Welcome to the Hyunam-dong Bookshop by Hwang Bo-reum, translated by Shanna Tan The novel is a slow but moving story reflecting life and its philosophies. It centres around a 30-year-old woman named Yeongju. She has a good career and a … Continue reading Welcome to the Hyunam-dong Bookshop [Book review]
I met director Choi Dong-hoon at the opening for the London Korean Film Festival (LKFF). This was back in 2012 when he was showcasing his comedy heist film ‘The Thieves’ (2012) (도둑들)’ I remember tentatively approaching him for a photo … Continue reading A selfie with director Choi Dong-Hoon [Interview]
3 – 17 November 2022 The world’s longest running film festival dedicated to Korean cinema, the London Korean Film Festival (LKFF) hits the capital from 3 November – 17 2022 in a variety of cinema venues. The festival programme is … Continue reading London Korean Film Festival Returns for its 17th year [Announcement]
When I used my Cuckoo Rice Cooker for the first time, no one told me that it would speak to me and sing to me towards the end of the cooking process. I really thought that someone had broken into … Continue reading The first time – Cuckoo Rice Cooker [Cartoon]
My Korean best friend told me that the best place to get a rice cooker was in Korea. I was so in awe of this little device – especially the cuckoo brand – that I was keen to get it. … Continue reading My Cuckoo rice cooker journey [Cartoon]
Diya on Korea 