published in KOREA magazine from February 2013 to
December 2014. Each of the stories is written by
expatriates living in Korea and introduces an aspect of the
local culture from a unique point of view. KOREA, which
seeks to promote the country overseas, is sponsored by
the Korean Culture and Information Service
Expats' Tales
01 Of New Years Past 08
02 White Day and More 12
03 Makgeolli Awakening 16
04 Becoming One with the Landscape 20
05 Moving to K-pop 24
06 Mud for All 28
07 Traditional Korean Markets 32
08 The Joys of Photography in Korea 36
09 Autumn Colors 40
10 Hitting the Slopeas 44
11 The Pojangmacha 48
12 Fishing for Fun in Hwacheon 52
13 An American on a Korean Campus 56
14 The Exemplar of Convenience 60
15 The Sneak Pay 64
16 Biking in Seoul 68
17 Hanok Stay 72
18 Culture on College Street 76
19 Right on Time 80
20 First Time’s a Charm 84
21 The Replacement Drivers 88
22 The bell of Bosingak