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At a 70th milestone, no progress in an unending war
Historian Bruce Cumings on slim prospects for a Korean peace treaty
Cookin’ up some fun
Iconic Korean comedy percussion show coming to Minneapolis
Describing the indescribable
U of M student conductor launches New York career with prestigious youth symphony
Generational joy and loss
“Pachinko” TV series unpacks the history of Zainichi in Japan through one family’s perspective
Korean armistice, Ukrainian ceasefire
Pity the country that has no armistice, but pity the country that needs an armistice
Reconciling a shared past
“When the Weather is Fine” explores the blessings and curses of small-town life
Growing up in the shadow of Japanese occupation
“Beasts of a Little Land: A Novel” ~ By Juhea Kim
On a 70th anniversary,”han,” joy, and a history lesson
Young and old activists join in DC action agitating for peace-first diplomacy to end U.S.’s longest war
Beyond the orphanage, life gets complicated
Program helps young adults leaving institutions with support and life skills
Shrouded chapter of history revealed
Civilian commission’s research uncovers facts on responsibility for Gwangju massacre
Two Korean adoptee leaders are Bush Fellow awardees
Kim Park Nelson and Katherine Dachtler receive top regional leadership grant
Special brother
“Hurt You” ~ By Marie Myung-Ok Lee
The Adventures of Space Bunny
(in English and Korean)
Death due to system failure
“A Living Remedy: A Memoir” ~ By Nicole Chung
A courageous work of investigative journalism
“Hidden History of the Korean War” ~ By I. F. Stone
Holding up a mirror to Shakespeare
“Emilia” celebrates women artists in history who struggled to be heard
What’s next for Asia-U.S. relations?
U.S. State Department official visits Twin Cities to discuss policy in Asia
Food and roots
How home cooking brings comfort and a sense of belonging
When Jimmy Carter went to North Korea
Ever the peacemaker, he met with Il Sung Kim in 1994 and helped freeze Pyongyang’s nuclear weapons program
One night on April 29, 1992 ~ Sa-i-gu
“Troublemaker” ~ By John Cho
Poop, as celebrated in Korea
From street snacks to museums, Koreans exhibit characteristic humor about the basics
Exploring the comfort women’s history
“One Left: A novel” ~ By Soom Kim (translated by Ju-chan and Bruce Fulton)
North Korea’s real threat
North Korea’s greatest liability is something that it currently views as an asset: It’s radical isolation
For future generations
The legacy of Korea’s Independence Movement
Boy with a brave spirit
Author Interview: In “Skull Water”, Heinz Insu Fenkl weaves a hero’s quest into an insider’s story of 1970s Korea
Mapping the life course of adoption
Researcher initiates study to look at health and social influences for older adoptees
One is never too old
On an organic farm in Korea, a volunteer has the chance to learn more about Korea and herself
Why the KADiness?
Korean adoptees deserve greater unity, less toxic competition, among organizations
The future of Korean democracy
Democratic failings emerge in Korea just when it needs responsive democracy the most