That “Perfect” look: Image Obsession in Korea
By Sarah Clow In a country where plastic surgery is common place, measuring and weighing candidates at interviews is practised and pop stars are revered—it is not an understatement to say that Koreans...
View ArticleA Few Good Hats Do Not Make a Show
Review by Maria Borland of the Encyclopedia Show-Seoul I like the idea of open mic nights—the promise of variety, emerging talent, a sense of risk… In reality, however, I have never quite reconciled...
View ArticleSeoul Players Presents Wintertime by Charles Mee
Seoul Players will once again be presenting its Winter mainstage production! Just in time for this year’s holiday season, you can treat yourself to a romantic comedy set around the New Year. In...
View ArticleWINTERTIME by Charles Mee: Nice Production but Where’s the Play?
Nice Production but Where’s the Play? By Maria Borland Reading up on Charles Mee in preparation for this show I found myself feeling a little guilty for never having heard of him before. With a career...
View ArticleB is for Booze—Meet the Police (Pt. 3)
By John Kay Editor’s Note: This is the final installment in a three-part memoir where the writer reflects on the collection of events that led up to one major wake-up call here in Korea. Read Part 1...
View ArticleKwangju and Broke Again: Day by Day of an Expat Travel Writer
By Joshua Richman Editors: This is part one in a 3-part series that explores the life of a travel writer as he earns his keep exploring the southern city of Gwangju. Most folks who fancy becoming...
View ArticleKwangju and Broke Again: Day by Day of an Expat Travel Writer (Pt. 3)
By Joshua Richman Editors’ Note: The is the third and final installment in a series that explores the life of a travel writer as he earns his keep exploring the southern city of Gwangju (yes, the...
View ArticleThe New Phillies and the Expat Life of a Myanmar Refugee in Seoul
By Scott Liam Soper It’s the new again Phillies opening night Saturday, April 2 and I have plans to show the place to John Thang. John’s a political refugee from Myanmar living on the fringes of Seoul....
View ArticleConcert Diary: Eric Clapton Olympic Stadium Seoul
Seoul, South Korea 2/20/11 by JESSE COY Eric Clapton… it’s the first in what’ll hopefully be a trio of good concerts (Iron Maiden, and either Slash or the Eagles). I’m on the bus now, that long haul...
View ArticleNot Marrying the Wrong Woman is Better (Revisited)
By Jack Whitmore Editors’ Note: 3wm is hearing stories about mental health issues of Koreans and foreigners who are mostly living in Seoul. We re-post this story and earnestly ask anyone who has...
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