Way of Life in Korea
Rather than defining a new national identity, this column asks what already exists.
이 칼럼은 ‘한국이라는 국가 브랜드’를 새로 규정하는 대신, 이미 존재하는 한국적 삶의 방식이 무엇인지 질문한다.
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How “Toowoomba” Became Korea’s Favorite Sauce
To most Koreans, Toowoomba isn’t a foreign name. You’ll find it on instant noodles, hamburger steaks, and convenience store pastas across the country. Just yesterday at lunch, I ordered a “Toowoomba Hamburg” from a place in Pil-dong. It’s their signature dish. At this point, the name has become shorthand for a specific kind of flavor….
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The Kosmosis Vol. 01 Has Launched
The inaugural issue of The Kosmosis is now available. Titled Perspectives, Places and People., this 116-page English-language journal captures the overlooked beauty of everyday Korean life — from neighborhoods shaped by quiet resilience to the expressive forms of Korean Cool. Created by Seoul Goodman as a single-author publication, The Kosmosis is an independent quarterly journal…
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#82C0DE, The Accent of Kosmosis
When a hex becomes a story. When redesigning the site, I realized the previous accent color lacked intention. So I began searching — experimenting with HEX codes that could hold meaning as well as aesthetic value. Then came #82C0DE.It caught my eye, and then it made perfect sense. 82 for Korea.C0DE for structure, design, and…
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Q&A with Seoul Goodman
Meet the person behind Kosmosis Q: Who are you? A: I go by Seoul Goodman. It’s a pen name, a state of mind, and perhaps a quiet commitment to where I’m from. I’m a cultural storyteller focused on portraying Korea in ways that are emotionally honest, visually layered, and globally resonant. Q: Why did you…
