Making Friends in Korea: How to Join Cliques

A lot of foreign students in Hanyang University have problems making Korean friends. Some of them have a hard time making friends because they cannot speak or understand Korean well. But, even if some people who are good in Korean, it is not easy for them to become intimate with people in school. It is because […]

Kumdo – Unleashing the Warrior Within

Few martial arts still seek to preserve the warrior’s spirit. It seems only natural since many of the techniques taught are seemingly useless in a street fight, and now emphasis has been placed on scoring points rather than attaining true mastery. However, some are still drawn to the ideals and spirituality that martial arts such […]

Lotteria vs. McDonald’s

Some people think it is such a tragedy to eat at McDonald’s in a foreign country. They tell me, “Why are you eating a burger and French fries when you could be eating local cultural food?” Eating at the McDonald’s in a foreign country is such a unique experience though. I am always fascinated by […]