Han Kang's Nobel lecture is now online. Please note that this was filmed *before* the events of 12/3 and only *released* now.

My latest op-ed has just been published in Foreign Policy, where I argue that, as shocking as it may seem, South Korea's martial law has always been a possibility due to its troubled civil-military relations. foreignpolicy.com/2024/12/06/s...

Article 77(5) of the Korean Constitution allows for the cancellation of martial law if half of the members of the National Assembly demand it. Even if the National Assembly is physically closed, members can hold meetings online according to the Law regarding the National Assembly #stopthecoup #Korea

Late fall hiking at the Eleanor C. Lawrence Park

Tonight there will be a Blue Supermoon at 9:35 ET The moon will appear about 8% larger than a normal full moon and 15% brighter than a normal full moon. The next one won't be until January 2037. Keep any eye out tonight!

I'm totally OK with being called woke. It just means that I'm showing off my green flags. Happy to follow others with green flags. #woke

Are K-pop stars workers? South Korea says no

George Mason University’s Department of Religious Studies and Department of Modern and Classical Languages invite applicants for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor of Korean Religion, Philosophy, and Thought Position to start in August 2025. listings.jobs.gmu.edu/jobs/tenure-...

listings.jobs.gmu.edu/jobs/chair-o... Department of Modern and Classical Languages of George Mason University is hiring a chair.