My snail skin care cream regime [Cartoon]
Have you tried snail cream? It is a popular ingredient in Korean skin care products. The thick gooey substance comes from various parts of the snail. It can help to keep the skin moist. It also improves skin texture and … Continue reading My snail skin care cream regime [Cartoon]
Dallergut Dream Department Store [Book Review]
Seated in the elegant surroundings of the Tate Britain restaurant, I overhear two friends catching up. One of them enthusiastically shows the other the results of her sleep app. She points to a graph and wonders where it indicates she … Continue reading Dallergut Dream Department Store [Book Review]
I Want to Die but I Want to Eat Tteokbokki [Book review]
Author: Baek Sehee Translator: Anton Hur Publisher: Bloomsbury I was not expecting this book to be quite so vivid, transparent, and honest. ‘I Want to Die but I Want to Eat Tteokbokki’ is part memoir and part self-help from Korean … Continue reading I Want to Die but I Want to Eat Tteokbokki [Book review]
Delight Exhibition: A Visual Journey Through Seoul’s History and Identity
A delight-ful experience! In February earlier this year, along with my best friend and her son, we paid a visit to the Delight exhibition. The exhibition takes you on a journey by its use of art, and sensory lighting to … Continue reading Delight Exhibition: A Visual Journey Through Seoul’s History and Identity
Up close with Director Ha Myung-Mi [Interview]
In October 2023, I got to see the film ‘Her Hobby’ as part of the London East Asian Film Festival (LEAFF) screening. The film was a striking visual directorial debut from Ha Myung Mi. The director partook in a short … Continue reading Up close with Director Ha Myung-Mi [Interview]
Diya on Korea 