This is an illustration I completed for the December 2015 issue of Groove Korea. The accompanying article is about the housing boom in South Korea and the repercussions of the rapid growth in developing areas.
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Taejongdae is one of the most picturesque shoreline locations in Busan, and is known for its lighthouse and pebble beaches. Tourists and locals can walk along the coastal road, hike, enjoy fresh seafood, and explore a small museum. Taejongdae is well worth the short bus ride outside of the city center for a day filled with photo ops and fresh fish.
One of the worst decisions I’ve made whilst living in the ROK has to be the time that I decided that I was fully capable of snowboarding without proper lessons. I headed out, board in hand, prepared to take on the snow with my limited knowledge of long boards and skiing, ready to “tear it up”, or whatever it is the kids say nowadays. For some reason, I was convinced that it wouldn’t be a big deal. I was so wrong.Read More
New Year’s Eve (not to be confused with Lunar New Year) in Korea tends to be a bit more laid back than what I’m used to in the US. That doesn’t mean that it’s any less enjoyable, though. Especially this year, when we decided to rent a pension on the beach.Read More
This is an illustration I completed for Groove Korea’s November 2015 issue, for an article about the CSAT in Korea. The author of the article points out the ties between modern testing of high school students and the testing of nobility in ancient times. The ties, according to the author, run deep.
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The Busan International Fireworks Festival is a free annual event held at Gwangalli Beach at the beginning of fall. The festival is a massive event complete with fireworks, lasers, live music, and lots of free seating right on the beach.
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