How I Became a BTS ARMY
Among my middle-aged peers, I stand out as somewhat unique: I stay closely attuned to…
Lee Jae-myung
My Koreaphile friends, Lee Jae-myung (이재명) from the liberal Democratic Party won the presidential election…
Stop the Rain
Two bards have crossed paths to share their sorrow, lamenting a world that relentlessly pours…
Can the Dead Rescue the Living?
On April 4th, Yoon Suk-yeol, the former president who bewildered and angered Korean citizens on…
Singularity
(translated in 2018) The term ‘singularity’ originates from a mathematical concept, indicating a point…
Letters That Stay: RM to Jimin, My Student to Me
One of my students left Korea last year to attend law school in Boston. When…
My Favorite Korean Movies
I was talking about Korean films with an American friend the other day and ended…
Outro: Tear
(originally translated in 2018; revised in 2021) Alain de Botton’s “On Love” might be…
Best Places to Hike in Korea I: Inwangsan Jarak-gil
Recently, someone asked me to introduce some good Korean bands, which inspired me to start…
이재명 정부의 AI 비전
90년대 후반, IMF 외환위기의 여파가 아직 짙게 남아 있던 시기에도 김대중 대통령은 한국을 인터넷 강국으로…
The Truth Untold
(translated in 2018) The Truth Untold fascinates me ad infinitum. First of all, for…
Lee Jae-myung and Lula da Silva
한국어 Lee Jae-myung’s election as president earlier this year left me absolutely giddy, like I…
Epiphany
Epiphany Ever since this song first graced my ears, its poignant lines about self-love continue…
Lazy Sunday Afternoon and Pianist Yunchan Lim
For a Korean educator, Sunday is the one true day of rest. And so, I…
Moon
Moon The theme of Jin’s “Moon” is a heartfelt reflection of his love for ARMY,…
My President and a Stray Cat (and the “First Dog” Bobby)
As you know, I adore Korea’s new president, Lee Jae-myung. It’s been almost two months…
RM’s Letter From Last May
In honor of Jin’s new album, “Echo,” releasing this Friday, I’d like to share a…
The Astronaut
The Astronaut With Coldplay’s involvement in the composition, the song features a rich blend of…