When Douglas met Kelly, the first thing he said to her was, "I'm going to marry you!" His prediction came true in September of 2011 when the lovely couple tied the knot at the First Congregational Church of Los Angeles. Read article »
Korea’s rock legend, Yim Jae Beum, marked the next phase of his long-standing musical career with an outstanding concert at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, on January 20th. Read article »
Seattle's version of the Korean taco is curated by Marination Mobile, a food truck specializing in Hawaiian-Korean cuisine. MM's key menu items are their tacos, sliders, kimchi fried rice, kimchi quesadilla, and SPAM musubi. Read article »
With a Korean mayor running for Congress and its first ever Korean Cultural Festival this Saturday (1/14), Irvine, CA is quickly growing into a cultural hub for young Korean Americans in Orange County. Kaya Restaurant is the best place to get your Korean food fix in the area. Read article »
Sleek modern taste with a hint of whimsy. That’s how we would describe Sun-a and Brian’s wedding at the Westmount Country Club in New Jersey. Accented with nuances of purples and rich pinks, their wedding was beautiful. Read article »
In the middle of the crowded streets of Nonhyeon-dong, southern Seoul, sits a cargo container that is seemingly out of ordinary. It is none other than Kunsthalle. Read article »
Here's a year in review of the most-read posts on Korean Beacon. From the glorious Bibimbap Burger to our interview with Pastor Gage Jung of Hipster Church. Read article »
New York City is consistently praised as having the best dining-out options—at all hours of the night, and Korean cuisine is no exception to that. You can't always get a home-cooked meal when the craving hits, but we think the restaurants below definitely hit the spot. Read article »
Jajangmyeon (a.k.a. noodles with black bean sauce, or simply "black heaven") is an inexpensive and delicious dish that we like to think combines the best of Chinese and Korean flavors. Read article »
Not many people have knowledge about the field of food styling, so we had the privilege of speaking with food stylist Jenny Park about her food aesthetic, food shoot process, and why ice-cream is the hardest food to shoot. Read article »
Posted on 27 January 2012
“Song Byeok: Departure” will be on display at The Goat Farm Arts Center in Atlanta, GA, starting February 17 through the 26th. Admission is free. Read More
Posted on 25 January 2012
Gov. Christie made history in New Jersey and nationwide by nominating Phillip H. Kwon, the first immigrant and Asian American to be nominated to the state's Supreme Court, and Bruce Harris, the first openly gay member of the Court. Read More
Posted on 19 January 2012
In November 2011, food prices rose 4.2% from the previous month and 20% on the year. Although the price of kimchi this year did remain stable, the costs of other ingredients such as garlic, chili powder, ginger, and onions have risen. Read More
Posted on 18 January 2012
Young Jean Lee is pushing more boundaries with her latest avant-garde production, 'Untitled Feminist Show.' Starring a multi-performance group cast, this wordless journey delves into the state and identity of female nudeness. Read More
Posted on 16 January 2012
Ahn Chang Ho, otherwise known as Dosan, was an independence movement leader who fought for Korean independence and democracy from Japanese imperialism in the early 20th century. Read More
Posted on 12 January 2012
Here's a look back at the food fads for South Korea in 2011, and a preview of the exciting new trends to expect in 2012! Read More
Posted on 10 January 2012
The inaugural Koreatown Comedy Festival will be hosted by Paul “PK” Kim, host of Mnet's 'Beats Per Mnet' and founder of Kollaboration, and rapper Dumbfoundead. Read More
Posted on 09 January 2012
"I made this film to come out to my parents," says filmmaker Andrew Ahn. Read More
