“I was not paid when I was in the comfort station in China,” said Lee Ok-Seon Halmeoni. “That’s why I didn’t have any money to buy a train ticket in order to go home, or even I didn’t know which way I should go … to come back to Korea. … So in order to…
Vegan Space, an all-vegan grocery store established in August 2018 in the mostly foreign neighborhood of Haebangchon within Seoul’s Yongsan district, was a welcome addition to the local landscape. Despite the convenience of online stores such as Coupang and iHerb, it’s nice to have a physical store where you can get all the basics —…
Beagles, beagles everywhere. A bright beagly landscape, Disneyland for beagles, beaglemania — a magical place full of wagging tails, inquisitive noses and muddy paws. Also, a few dogs who aren’t beagles but must have decided to join the fun. I admit I’m an overgrown child when it comes to beagles. I can’t help it. Many…
Heeji Yi has become an unstoppable force in the local animal rights scene. She’s attended protests, done vegan education at Cube of Truth events, and organized Save vigils for animals on their way to slaughter. This year she founded Direct Action Everywhere Seoul. Her first Save vigil, about a year ago, was for chickens. Since…
