The Unicorn in a Foreign Land: The Black Experience in South Korea

아니요! 만지지 마세요! No! Please Don’t Touch!” This may be one of the first phases in Korean that some Black foreigners learn while spending any type of time in South Korea. Whether you are there for a week or two as a tourist, there for a few months as a foreign exchange student or have … More The Unicorn in a Foreign Land: The Black Experience in South Korea

“What about my oppa?” K-Pop Fans Concerns During South Korea’s Brief Period of Martial Law

Stopping the Repeat of History  On December 3rd, 2024, at approximately 10:30 PM KST South Korean President Yoon Sik Yeol announced on national television that he was enacting his Presidental power and placing the country into martial law. Merriam Webster Dictionary describes martial law as the law administered by military forces that is invoked by a … More “What about my oppa?” K-Pop Fans Concerns During South Korea’s Brief Period of Martial Law

BTSxMcDonald’s: What a mess!!! I’m Not Lovin’ It!

On May 26th 2021, McDonald’s launched the BTS meal in select countries. The meal consist of 10 piece nuggets, medium fries and medium drink. Over all, nothing special about this meal and it’s usually a part of McD’s combo meals in the U.S. However what made this meal truly special are the Sweet Chili and … More BTSxMcDonald’s: What a mess!!! I’m Not Lovin’ It!