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A $2 kimchi stew with God’s love: How this Catholic priest fights youth hunger
One day, a woman in her 50s dined at Youth Mungan, a small restaurant that serves only one dish, a steaming bowl of kimchi jjigae for just 3,000 won, or a little over $2. After finishing her meal, she insisted on paying for everyone's meals that day — a total of around 100,000 won. "It was not that big of a sum. So, I just thought, 'What a nice gesture,'" said Catholic priest Gabriel Lee Mun-su, who runs the restaurant, during his interview with The Korea Herald. But what struck him was what hap
Jan. 22, 2025 - 13:24:41
Turkish delivery rider to start own restaurant after accident
Despite valid visa, Samet Yesiltas faces hostility amid rise in illegal foreign drivers For Samet Yesiltas, a 27-year-old Turkish food deliverer in South Korea, wearing a face cover is essential. It's not just to shield him from the cold, but to hide his non-Korean appearance. “When I stop at traffic signs, I often hear curse words from Korean delivery workers, and even ordinary drivers” as soon as they realize he's not Korean, Yesiltas said, speaking in Korean. “It happens a lot these days, but
Jan. 15, 2025 - 13:13:47
An Englishman and his photobook haven in Seongsu
Alan Eglinton, visual artist and owner of Same Dust in Seoul, hopes to connect with artists and art lovers through photography Seoul’s hipster capital of Seongsu-dong is bustling like never before, its streets and cafes drawing throngs even in the winter cold. Fancy pop-up stores are around virtually every corner, each one a magnet for an endless stream of picture-perfect moments. Overlooking an intersection near Exit 5 of Ttukseom Station, Same Dust is a quiet refuge for the artistically inclin
Jan. 8, 2025 - 17:37:43
Lights, camera, annyeong: How comedian brought Korean dialogue to Nollywood
Written, produced by K-drama-loving Kemz Mama, ‘My Sunshine’ a bold mix of two worlds oceans apart Kemi Ikuseedun, better known as “Kemz Mama,” is a Nigerian actor, comedian and content creator who turned her love for Korean drama into a groundbreaking project. Her debut film, “My Sunshine,” is a hi
Dec. 16, 2024 - 21:53:11
Korea‘s rising star of climate activism: a former top-tier corporate lawyer
Solutions for Our Climate started as a one-man effort. Now it‘s nurturing the next generation of environmental leaders When Kim Joo-jin joined a small environmental club at Seoul National University, he had no idea it would reshape his life. From pursuing a career in law to founding an environmental
Dec. 11, 2024 - 10:45:04
Typical Korean weddings were too boring. So they made their own
The Korea Herald was invited to the wedding of influencer couple Nour and Yang, where Lebanese, American and Korean cultures mingled If you’ve ever attended a Korean wedding, you know the drill: First, hand over an envelope of congratulatory money at the front desk to receive your meal coupon, then
Nov. 6, 2024 - 13:21:01
Repairing toys seemed like simple task. It turned out to be deeply emotional
More than just stitches, ‘toy doctor’ Kim Kap-yeon mends hearts of those who love their stuffed buddies In “Toy Story 3,” protagonist Andy grew older, developed other interests and ultimately gave his toys away to a little girl before leaving for college. But not everyone finds themselves able to sa
Oct. 23, 2024 - 16:09:52
To heal the tiny animals, vet turns to creativity
Specializing in animals from snails to birds to tigers, every patient treated a step towards healing planet, says Choi Young-min Veterinarian Choi Young-min is a beloved figure in the animal care community. A regular on popular TV program “Animal Farm,” Choi treats a wide variety of creatures, from
Oct. 9, 2024 - 13:07:33
She lost son to suicide. Now she is on front line of suicide prevention
Park In-soon‘s journey from a grieving mom to a voice of comfort for those experiencing personal crises Park In-soon can never forget August 2009. That was the month her son ended his life at 23 years old. Her son had been struggling with depression, but he had told her that he was feeling better. B
Sept. 26, 2024 - 08:12:50
Car accidents shattered her vision – and sparked a new artistic journey
Despite two car accidents leaving her with disabilities, artist Kang Joo-hye inspires resilience, kindness Kang Joo-hye is an artist who has a unique view of the world — literally. Blind in her right eye and experiencing double vision in her left, she chooses to communicate with the world through ar
Sept. 17, 2024 - 16:00:39
When compassion meets law: Lawyer defends goats, dogs, other helpless animals
After witnessing shocking animal cruelty, Park works pro bono to make Korea a better place for both humans and animals As a child, Park Joo-yeon always loved animals. She enjoyed going to the zoo and constantly pestered her parents to have pets at home. In 2011, while undergoing training after passi
Aug. 29, 2024 - 13:25:51
AI a tool, not a threat, says 31-year-old AI filmmaker
Kwon Han-sl‘s award-winning short horror film, made with six AI tools, opens up new narrative film genre How might AI alter filmmaking? Young South Korean filmmaker Kwon Han-sl has shown the impact could be massive. The 31-year-old spent five days last summer working with over six AI tools to create
Aug. 17, 2024 - 16:00:49
Son‘s mission to preserve memories of 93-year-old mom earns him unexpected recognition
Senior director‘s award-winning short film, resurrecting mother’s extinct village on hand-drawn map, celebrates family love, bridges generational gaps Last year, Kang Heon-koo, 63, undertook an intriguing personal project: reconstructing a map of his family‘s now-defunct old village using the memori
Aug. 7, 2024 - 14:56:39
After diving head-first into webtoons, creator learns hard lessons
Aspiring webtoon artist Dang Yeon-hee shares her experience of Korea‘s competitive web comics scene and how she came to appreciate the importance of staying grounded in reality Many dream of leaving their mundane jobs to pursue something creative and original. Only a few actually take the leap, and
July 24, 2024 - 15:15:30
How this ‘cat detective’ finds missing felines
Cats, timid by nature, don‘t usually wander far away from home. Often, they may be hiding in or near house, says Cho, who claims 90% success rate in solving cases Cho Sung-min is a cat detective. His job is to locate house cats that have wandered from home and return them to their worried owners. Wh
July 10, 2024 - 10:35:14
