Online learning is now the new normal and there are thousands of courses available online for just about every interest or subject. However, we noticed that there are slim pickings when it comes to courses about Korea or other subjects that we enjoy. After some hunting we discovered a few amazing online learning platforms designed for English speakers that teach you art, design, language and culture. We hope you like them as much as we do!
Read MoreFemale directors make up a stark minority in Korean cinema. Despite 59% of film students being women, 13% of female directors are represented in major film festivals and 2.5% in commercial releases. Poor industry support and ongoing gender bias inhibits the careers of aspiring young filmmakers, and often means working directors are undervalued. We hope to bring awareness to female directors in Korean cinema and celebrate their diverse body of work together.
Read MoreDown The Rabbit Hole by KANGHYUK LEE (@snakepool) presents the photographer's selected works from 2015 to 2017 comprised of 100 pictures of portraits, everyday objects, landscapes, indie musicians, artists, designers, drag queens, and Seoul's youth subcultures.
Read MoreVANS, the go-to skate wear culture brand, brought back their annual HOUSE OF VANS tour back to Seoul to experience the ultimate roundup of music, culture, arts, and sports. Add the BAD HANDS crew teaching the art of tattooing into the mix and it's the alley-oop to a kickflip (or some other skate culture lingo).
Read MoreKim Sihyun (@sihyunhada) is Korea's most sought out photographer. Reservations for her ID photo sessions are consistently booked within seconds. In this interview Sihyun explains the artistic and sociological intentions behind her Identification (ID) Photo Project that distinctly captures the shining individuality of Korea's youth today.
Read MoreIt's very easy to distinguish teenagers in Korea, since they are almost always spotted wearing their school uniform. In this article we delve into the history of school uniforms in Korea – from the hanbok to modern reworkings, where students despite persisting regulations, try to express their individualism.
Read MoreMUTZINE looks into the work of Dogy, Horu, and Hail, who represent a rising class of tattoo artists in South Korea. Their work is technically illegal, but rising in demand, as inked skin has reached mainstream visibility. The artists tell us about their respective inking styles and how the industry is changing.
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