The Last Gulps of the Canary in the Itaewon Coal Mine
The taps are set to run dry at an infamous Seoul boozer and as it goes under, the era of old-fashioned Itaewon debauchery is dying too.
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A Complex Issue: The Apart-ization of South Korea
As a chunk of Itaewon prepares for bulldozer-assisted oblivion, questions about Seoul's redevelopment addiction come back to the fore.
Itaewon Bar Apologizes to Indian Student for Foreigner Ban
In June, an Indian student was turned away from a bar in Seoul because of his nationality. Recently, he finally received an apology.
End of Itaewon As We Know Nears
It was a matter of time before Itaewon was 'redeveloped.' The most significant step toward razing a part of it came Tuesday.
Quiz: Are You A South Korean Hipster?
Notions of hipsters exist most anywhere in the world, and South Korea is no exception. What are considered markers of niche, underground hipster-ism?
Jungle: A Drag Queen and Man
"I have both sides, as a man and a woman, and I’m proud of that. I am happy to be versatile." Our interview with Jungle, a young drag queen in Itaewon.
“No Kazakhstan, No Pakistan, No Mongolia, No Saudi Arabia.”
A video of an Indian student being refused entry at a bar is a reminder that South Korea has a long way to go before making foreigners feel welcome.
Justin Lim, South Korea’s Unsung LGBT Icon, Dies at 32
In mainstream South Korea, Hong Seok-cheon is often seen as the "only gay in the village." Justin Lim, who passed away last week, was an unsung inspiration.
Choi Soon-sil Gate Parodies: Let the Fun Times Roll
The Choi Soon-sil gate has shocked many South Koreans. But people are having some fun with inventive parodies mocking Park Geun-hye and her pal.
Itaewon’s Homo Hill: A Show That Never Ends
Homo Hill in Itaewon is a hub of gay life in Seoul. Each weekend, it attracts gay men looking to escape South Korea's homophobic atmosphere.