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Articles2024-05-23T21:27:11+00:00

The Mun Family: A Step Back Into Korean Nobility

"...Fortunately, my great-grandparents knew a family by the name of Mun who had recently relocated to Japan, a wealthy ruling family of higher status. This meant they were yangban— Korean nobility..." - Okhui Lee – A Girl From Busan.

The Tradition of the Lei

"...As we walked toward the baggage claim, we were greeted by a group of lively young men and women who adorned arriving passengers with vibrant flower necklaces, known as leis, a beautiful Hawaiian tradition..." - Okhui Lee – A Girl From Busan.

From Tomiko to Okhui

From Tomiko to Okhui – a journey as adventurous as a K-drama plot! Born in the land of sushi but with a heart that beats to the rhythm of K-pop, this is the tale of a girl who swapped her sushi rolls for kimchi and embraced her inner K-drama heroine. Join Okhui on a whirlwind adventure through cultural crossroads, where language mishaps are as common as a dramatic K-drama plot twist. Get ready for a roller coaster ride filled with laughter, tears, and a generous sprinkle of spicy kimchi drama. Buckle up, readers,[...]