Despite valid visa, Samet Yesiltas faces hostility amid rise in illegal foreign drivers For Samet Yesiltas, a 27-year-old Turkish food deliverer in South Korea, wearing a face cover is essential. It's not just to shield him from the cold, but to hide his non-Korean appearance. “When I stop at traffic signs, I often hear curse words from Korean delivery workers, and even ordinary drivers” as soon as they realize he's not Korean, Yesiltas said, speaking in Korean. “It happens a lot these days, but

Alan Eglinton, visual artist and owner of Same Dust in Seoul, hopes to connect with artists and art lovers through photography Seoul’s hipster capital of Seongsu-dong is bustling like never before, its streets and cafes drawing throngs even in the winter cold. Fancy pop-up stores are around virtually every corner, each one a magnet for an endless stream of picture-perfect moments. Overlooking an intersection near Exit 5 of Ttukseom Station, Same Dust is a quiet refuge for the artistically inclin

Written, produced by K-drama-loving Kemz Mama, ‘My Sunshine’ a bold mix of two worlds oceans apart Kemi Ikuseedun, better known as “Kemz Mama,” is a Nigerian actor, comedian and content creator who turned her love for Korean drama into a groundbreaking project. Her debut film, “My Sunshine,” is a hi

Solutions for Our Climate started as a one-man effort. Now it‘s nurturing the next generation of environmental leaders When Kim Joo-jin joined a small environmental club at Seoul National University, he had no idea it would reshape his life. From pursuing a career in law to founding an environmental

The Korea Herald was invited to the wedding of influencer couple Nour and Yang, where Lebanese, American and Korean cultures mingled If you’ve ever attended a Korean wedding, you know the drill: First, hand over an envelope of congratulatory money at the front desk to receive your meal coupon, then

More than just stitches, ‘toy doctor’ Kim Kap-yeon mends hearts of those who love their stuffed buddies In “Toy Story 3,” protagonist Andy grew older, developed other interests and ultimately gave his toys away to a little girl before leaving for college. But not everyone finds themselves able to sa

Specializing in animals from snails to birds to tigers, every patient treated a step towards healing planet, says Choi Young-min Veterinarian Choi Young-min is a beloved figure in the animal care community. A regular on popular TV program “Animal Farm,” Choi treats a wide variety of creatures, from

Park In-soon‘s journey from a grieving mom to a voice of comfort for those experiencing personal crises Park In-soon can never forget August 2009. That was the month her son ended his life at 23 years old. Her son had been struggling with depression, but he had told her that he was feeling better. B

Despite two car accidents leaving her with disabilities, artist Kang Joo-hye inspires resilience, kindness Kang Joo-hye is an artist who has a unique view of the world — literally. Blind in her right eye and experiencing double vision in her left, she chooses to communicate with the world through ar

After witnessing shocking animal cruelty, Park works pro bono to make Korea a better place for both humans and animals As a child, Park Joo-yeon always loved animals. She enjoyed going to the zoo and constantly pestered her parents to have pets at home. In 2011, while undergoing training after passi