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Hello everyone! Welcome back to the blog. Today, I’m sharing a recipe for one of my absolute favourite Korean side dishes ( Banchan ): Oi-Muchim (오이무침) . If you’re looking for something refreshing, spicy, and incredibly crunchy to brighten up your meal, this is it. It’s the perfect "emergency" kimchi substitute when you’re out of baechu-kimchi but crave that spicy kick! Oi Muchim : Spicy Korean Cucumber Salad (Oi-Muchim): The Perfect Kimchi Substitute Why You’ll Love This Rec

I recently received a message from a dear friend who found a story online that resonated with her deeply. After reading it, I knew I had to share it here. It is a powerful reminder of what we often take for granted, and it’s a story I want to keep close to my heart. The Magic Bank Account Imagine that you had won this prize in a contest: Each morning your bank would deposit $86,400 in your private account for your use. However, this prize has rules: Everything that you didn't

In a world obsessed with curation—curating our feeds, our appearances, and our achievements—it is easy to lose sight of what actually constitutes a life well-lived. Recently, I revisited a profound passage by the late Jang Young-hee , a beloved South Korean essayist and Professor of English Literature. Her life was not easy. Contracting polio as a child, she spent her life fighting the stigma of disability in a conservative society. Later, she battled cancer, which eventually