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Welcome to my study room on all things Korean!

On this blog I want to explore questions about South Korean society, politics and cities that I am curious about myself.

My aim is to apply my social science background, German point of view, and Korean language skills to deconstruct complex relationships and present new perspectives on current issues in South Korea to the English-speaking part of the internet.

Please note: I’m not Korean, so I’m always just learning myself – hence the blog name “K-Study Room”. Of course I have my opinions, but I strive to understand any issue from the Korean perspective first before adding any additional thoughts.


My main interests

Politics

  • Historical developments
  • The political system
  • Young people and politics
  • Progressivism
K-Politics

Society

  • Social norms and values
  • Social conflicts
  • Inequality
  • Women in Korean society
K-Society

Cities

  • Quality of life
  • Walkable cities
  • Balanced regional development
K-Cities

Recent Posts

Feeling Lost in Seoul: How Urban Design Can Feed Loneliness

Searching For That Space Between Too Much and Too Little When I was an exchange student in Seoul at the Hankuk University of Foreign Studies (HUFS) about six years ago, I remember trying to find some...