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Modern Architecture – The Ecorium Project
The National Ecological Institute of South Korea recently released plans for a large-scale nature reserve. Designed by architectural firm SAMOO, the “Ecorium Project” will be a striking environmental center […]
Lt. Dan Choi talks Camp Courage
Prior to Lt. Dan Choi being discharged for coming out, Choi was part of a workshop called Camp Courage, that taught supporters of Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender rights, communication […]
Ji Lee: The Transformative Power of Personal Projects
Currently the Creative Director at Google Creative Labs in New York, Ji Lee gives an engaging speech on “The Bubble Project” and tells us how it has helped him […]
Modern Design: NYC's Urban Umbrellas Replace Sidewalk Sheds
In an effort to beautify New York City, Mayor Michael Bloomberg recently unveiled a new design for sidewalk sheds – the wood and steel structures built to protect pedestrians […]
Koreans… IN 3D!!!
3D technology has become the new “it” thing amongst the technology and entertainment industry. And as Avatar fast approaches a new attendance record in South Korea, the motherland is […]
Sumo + Singing = Win?
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWTslWUlV_E[/youtube] Peep this commercial that aired in Japan for FOX’s Glee. I mean it’s pretty awesome. What does sumo have to do with singing? Who cares! In fact, if […]
Modern Architecture – Jeju Provincial Art Museum
The natural beauty of Jeju Island in South Korea serves as a backdrop for this museum designed by Seoul-based architects Gansam Partners. Situated within the Halla Mountains, the recently […]
Type and text like a true Asian
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ifA1AQe_NF0[/youtube] Is there an Asian emoticon for me shaking my head?
Racism Still Very Real For Tiger JK
South Korea’s hip hop king, Drunken Tiger’s Tiger JK (nee Jung Kwon Seo), went on yesterday’s MBC produced “Mureuppak Gru” and spoke about the racism he endured both in the states and in Korea.
900th Day of Protest by "Comfort Women"
Photo Courtesy of Korea Times Today marked the 900th day of protest at the Japanese embassy in Seoul by a group of elderly women who were forced to become […]
The Real Shaolin Review
I had a chance to view Alexander Sebastien Lee’s The Real Shaolin this past weekend. The documentary follows four individuals, two westerners and two Chinese, as they struggle to […]
Modern Architecture: KNN Media's Magnificent Tower (5 pics)
Californian-based architects DRDS have been awarded first place in a competition to design a new broadcast and media center in Busan, South Korea.
G-Dragon Going To Jail For Sexy Time?
The Seoul District Prosecutor is out to charge the 21-year-old star for his risque performance last year. And if the prosecutor gets his/her way, the Big Bang leader/two-time album of the year winner, may be finding himself imprisoned for a year and fined with over $5,000 in charges.
John Liu: New York City's Controller
John Liu, New York City’s newest city controller and the first Asian American to hold public office in the city, has assembled his team with individuals from the public […]
