He walks gracefully across the stage to thunderous applause, his expression calm, almost inward-looking. It is the last night of Seong-Jin Cho’s performances with the London Symphony Orchestra (LSO). During the 2025/26 season, he is part of the Artist Portrait … Continue reading Four Hands in Reflection: Seong-Jin Cho at the Barbican [Review February 13 2026]
Apparently, “reading by osmosis” isn’t a recognised learning method. Who knew? For a brief moment though, I was convinced it worked. Oh well.. I should just pick up the book and actually read it! Continue reading Literary Absorption [Cartoon]
Yun Ko-eun’s stories are intense, atmospheric, and at times almost illogical — yet always compelling. In person, however, she is calm and warm; she laughs easily, and I find myself laughing with her in a small café near Covent Garden, … Continue reading Crosswalks, the Absurd, and the Stories in Between: In Conversation with Yun Ko-eun
When you come for peace and solitude and some picture taking – but so too did everyone else! Continue reading Scenes at the Starfield Library [Cartoon]
Quite the exaggeration – but it did feel like this on my first visit to Korea. You do get the nice big and fluffy towels in the hotel, however less so when you’re maybe staying with a friend or visiting … Continue reading A Tale of Two Towels [Cartoon]
Diya on Korea 