With the end of the FIFA World Cup in Russia and the winter Olympic games in PyeongChang, the next big event is the summer Olympics of 2020, which are set to be held in the city of Tokyo, Japan. The excitement for this much-awaited event is at its peak as Japa... More »
Currently, South Korea has encountered the exponential rising costs of the house. According to Korean Sentiment Board, since August 27th in Seoul, the price of the apartment has increased 0.45% compared to other areas. A 59㎡ apartment in Seoul now costs $25 bi... More »
In 2005, the first slippers from the Wizard of Oz that Judy Garland wore in the film were stolen from a museum dedicated to the actress in her hometown of Grand Rapids, Minnesota. They were taken when a (still yet) unknown burglar broke in through the museum w... More »
Asian communities have long suspected the most selective, elite schools in the world—Harvard University, Johns Hopkins University, Cornell University, Columbia University, etc.—to be discriminating against Asian applicants. Some have suggested that the problem... More »
In early spring, Guangzhou comes alive with flamboyant and vibrant Kapok flowers. People have seen them, admired them, but not paid very much attention to them. The Kapok flower is actually the city flower of Guangzhou, a fact which many are not aware of. The ... More »
On October 30 2017, almost exactly one year ago, Korean citizens and the world were given unfortunate news about the death of a famous Korean celebrity, Kim Joo Hyuk (故김주혁). A mysterious car accident had led to Kim’s death at around 4:30pm (local time) in Sout... More »
When you hear the word, ‘jailbreak’, you might imagine a criminal hiding in the woods, trying to escape the eyes of the police. The key trick is to stay under the radar, unseen. However, cases of recent jailbreaks seem to show the opposite. Escapees are openly... More »
Natural disasters have devastating results. Homes are destroyed, friends and families are left missing, wildlife is killed. Residents of the affected area are warned that there will be a natural disaster that can put their lives at risks. If they are warned th... More »
Fighting for equal rights has become a major headline in America and the world today. From the recent sexual assault allegations women have directed against confirmed Supreme Court Republican Senator Brett Kavanaugh, it is evident that the issue has evolved in... More »
The search for the perfect cake is tedious. Located in the busy, and hectic bubble that is Guangzhou, a few peaceful nooks and crannies still remain. My family is very new to Guangzhou, having only arrived here towards the latter end of August. We have very mi... More »
Yep, you read it right. Airport security trays are dirtier than toilet seats. If you’re going on a flight, one of the many processes you cannot avoid is the baggage checks. This is where millions of people have dropped their belongings—bags, computers, belts, ... More »
After a morning of fallen branches, flooded roads, smashed car windows and even more disastrous events, Typhoon Mangkhut seems to have left the Guangzhou area for the moment. While many believe the area is secure, cautions fill the internet, stating that the s... More »