by RUTH KIM An unused factory, a vacated government building, an abandoned commercial space—all are considered eyesores for a city. But, more and more, such sites in Seoul are being replaced by […]
Tag: Seoul
Miss Korea 2014: ‘The Crown Feels Very Heavy’
by TONY KIM Today Ewha University student Kim Seo-yeon beat out 49 other contestants to be crowned this year’s Miss Korea at the Olympic Hall in Seoul, according to the […]
Korean American’s Facebook Appeal Damages Father’s Political Campaign
by STEVE HAN No one saw it coming. South Korean attorney and TV personality Koh Seung-duk was entering the June 4 local elections as the heavy favorite for Seoul’s superintendent […]
Despite Disapproval From Officials, South Korea’s Gay Pride Parade Will Go On
Organizers in South Korea have announced they will host the nation’s annual gay pride parade in June despite disapproval from city officials, the Wall Street Journal reports. A Seoul […]
More Than 200 Injured in Seoul Subway Crash
Photo courtesy of Segye Ilbo About two weeks after the tragic sinking of a ferry that left hundreds dead or still missing, South Korea suffered another serious transport accident […]
Wednesday’s Link Attack: Obama May Return Ancient Korean Seals; Sandra Oh Prepares for ‘Grey’s’ Departure; Legal Experts Outraged by Comfort Women Suit
“Disgusting!,” Cry Legal Experts: Is This The Lowest A Top U.S. Law Firm Has Ever Stooped? Forbes Would any self-respecting U.S. law firm represent a client who suggested the […]
Korean Artist Creates Whimsical Self-Portraits Sans Photoshop
by RUTH KIM Intricate, whimsical, dreamy and sometimes hauntingly captivating are just a few words to describe the innovative photography of Korean artist JeeYoung Lee. A recent graduate from […]
Joss Whedon Apologizes for Filming ‘Avengers’ in Seoul
Seoul will be getting a big taste of Hollywood blockbuster action this weekend, as Avengers: Age of Ultron begins filming in the capital on Sunday. But the various road closures aren’t sitting well […]
‘America’s Next Top Model’ Filming in Korea
Banks (left) and teenage model Lee Jin-yi. Supermodel Tyra Banks and the newest contestants of reality TV show America’s Next Top Model were spotted roaming the streets of Seoul, causing a “frenzy” among local […]
Audrey’s Top Ten Stories of 2013
2013 was quite the year for Audrey Magazine. Not only did it mark our ten year anniversary, it was also the launch of our revamped website. While we’re more […]
Tuesday's Link Attack: North Korea, 2NE1, Opera Singer Ji Hyun Kim
North, South Korea exchange recalls previous historic meeting Los Angeles Times REPORTING FROM SEOUL -– Though brief, Tuesday’s meeting between North Korean and South Korean leadership families smacked of […]
Monday's Link Attack: Mary Hayashi, David Oh, Hee Young Park
Hayashi’s political career, legacy in jeopardy with charges looming San Jose Mercury News State Assemblywoman Mary Hayashi entered the political world as a survivor of a tormented childhood, losing […]
Tuesday’s Link Attack: Tablo, Racist Bake Sale, Brian Joo
UC Berkeley GOP student bake sale is mean-spirited [COLUMN] San Francisco Chronicle A Republican student group at U.C. Berkeley recently hosted a “race-based bake sale” on campus to protest […]
Tuesday’s Link Attack: NK Defectors, Sung Kim Confirmation Delayed
Suspected North Korean defectors found off Japanese coast The Guardian (U.K.) Coastguard officials in Japan are questioning nine suspected North Korean defectors after they were found drifting off the […]
Friday’s Link Attack: Roy Choi, K-Pop, Korean Adoptees
One Year In: Chego’s Roy Choi Eater LA In 2010 Choi was awarded the coveted title of “Best New Chef” by Food & Wine magazine, the first time a […]
