The Korean peninsula is split into two countries along a dividing line referred to as the 38th parallel. This 155-mile division is padded by an area called the DMZ (Korean Demilitarized Zone). Neither North nor South Koreans are able to cross this line, unless they’re officials meeting in the JSA (Joint Security Area). This area was planned specifically to bring about talks between the two Koreas, and is still seen as a symbol of hope for reunification. Read More
Sometimes I forget how strange it was as a kid to see teachers outside of school and in normal clothing. Maybe I’m using the word “normal” incorrectly here. Whatever, those pants are ridiculously comfy.
This is an illustration I completed for the June 2016 issue of Groove Korea. The accompanying article is about possible forgiveness for overstaying the allotted time granted by visas.
You can read the original article here.
Bijindo Island is an island (actually two) just a short ferry ride off the coast of Tongyeong. Bijindo isn’t as famous as some of the other islands in Korea, but that just adds to the appeal. There aren’t any souvenir shops, no ridiculous traffic and honking horns, no sky-high apartment buildings, and best of all, there aren’t tons of tourists. Then again, maybe we were those tourists. But I digress…
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4th Graders, y’all. Endless entertainment.
Samgwangsa Temple in Busan is most famous for having a beautifully elaborate lantern display for Buddha’s birthday. The temple is illuminated by thousands of lanterns, giving the hilltop location an ethereal feel. There’s definitely a reason CNN put it on their list of 50 beautiful places to visit in Korea.
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