<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[MAI.KOREA]]></title><description><![CDATA[MAI.KOREA]]></description><link>https://www.maikorea.uk/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 12:59:24 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.maikorea.uk/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[A Tale of Two Koreas: Eight Maps from the Economist]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Economist's charts trace 2,000 years: Dangun's bear-born founding (2333 BCE), Three Kingdoms' rivalries, Silla unification, Joseon glory under Sejong, Japanese rule, 1945 split at 38th parallel, Korean War fury (Incheon to armistice), and DMZ scars. South thrives (GDP $35k+, K-wave hub); North isolates. For UK K-fans: hanok-Seoul magic awaits. 
]]></description><link>https://www.maikorea.uk/post/a-tale-of-two-koreas-eight-maps-from-the-economist</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f8983c356085c6404f34e3</guid><category><![CDATA[LIFE]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 13:22:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4cdfdc_28db7cb3bb8542a3b31b5720e78ed798~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_966,h_588,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Editor W</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Soban: A Small Table, One Person’s Meal]]></title><description><![CDATA[A soban is a small Korean tray-table that once served as a personal dining table in floor-seated homes. Today, it appears more often in traditional dining settings, craft, and contemporary design, carrying both everyday practicality and quiet cultural beauty.]]></description><link>https://www.maikorea.uk/post/soban-a-small-table-one-person-s-meal</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e2270f43fd38a1bb6f1c57</guid><category><![CDATA[ART]]></category><category><![CDATA[LIFE]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:17:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/23e010_e3c26399990d41108b76895b4453693f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_813,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Editor H</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Following the Path of Jinsoo Park at Han Collection]]></title><description><![CDATA[4482 [SASAPARI]’s relationship with Han Collection dates back to 2018, when we were organising our very first artist talk. At the time, we were looking for a suitable space to present the work of an artist whose practice centred on clay-based installations and performance rather than traditional craft techniques. It was then that a lead curator recommended the Han Collection. We had primarily known the gallery for its focus on antique ceramics and classical Korean crafts, and we weren’t sure...]]></description><link>https://www.maikorea.uk/post/following-the-path-of-jinsoo-park-at-han-collection</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69badbdec384c212cc967fbc</guid><category><![CDATA[ART]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:01:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b57c50_265c12ba952e48bc9867620a11c6a080~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Editor S</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Secret Vessels Behind Korea’s Deep Flavours]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Secret Vessels Behind Korea’s Deep Flavours If you’ve ever wondered why Korean gochujang tastes deeper than your average supermarket chilli paste, the answer lies not in a factory, but in a quiet courtyard filled with breathing earthenware jars( onggi ). Long before the rise of stainless-steel kitchens and glass spice jars, Korean households kept their essential seasonings— gochujang  (red chilli paste), doenjang  (fermented soybean paste), and ganjang  (soy sauce)—in large earthenware...]]></description><link>https://www.maikorea.uk/post/the-secret-vessels-behind-korea-s-deep-flavours</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c6aaefd2e55f64fe0d76fa</guid><category><![CDATA[LIFE]]></category><category><![CDATA[EAT]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 09:33:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4cdfdc_8b8538117b174d2a87aca72b10f407d9~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Editor W</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[4482 [SASAPARI]: A London-based Platform Connecting Contemporary Art Between Korea and the UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Beginning of 4482 Exhibition in 2007  © 4482[SASAPARI] 4482[SASAPARI] is a London-based non-profit arts organisation that serves as a platform connecting contemporary art between South Korea and the United Kingdom. The name “4482” combines the international dialling codes of the UK (44) and Korea (82), symbolising cultural exchange and artistic dialogue between the two countries. The organisation was founded in 2007 by Korean students studying visual arts in the UK. At the time, they...]]></description><link>https://www.maikorea.uk/post/4482-sasapari-a-london-based-platform-connecting-contemporary-art-between-korea-and-the-uk</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69bc2b6c4cb69c631847ac07</guid><category><![CDATA[ART]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 17:32:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b57c50_5883db2f4d004c05b0c63bcba3141d0d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Editor S</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[MZs Obsessed with Tradition: Yakgwa Becomes the Trend]]></title><description><![CDATA[In 2026 Korea, MZs are ditching cakes for traditional desserts like yakgwa. Once a formal holiday treat, this honey‑soaked pastry is now a newtro café star. Discover its Joseon roots, modern twists, and where to find it in London.]]></description><link>https://www.maikorea.uk/post/mzs-obsessed-with-tradition-yakgwa-becomes-the-trend</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b044b4be29996eed565555</guid><category><![CDATA[EAT]]></category><category><![CDATA[LIFE]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 18:48:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/23e010_49e6faf783b4402bb376765515d59ed2~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Editor H</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Like a Smiling Roof Tile]]></title><description><![CDATA[Long ago in Silla, people must have built houses with smiling roof tiles and lived in houses that smiled. One  tile has fallen from under the eaves, one side of its face cracked and broken, yet its smile remains unbroken, smiling like a crescent moon hidden behind leaves. I too want to leave behind a smile that lasts a thousand years for someone, so I try imitating the smiling roof tile. Poet Yi Bong-jik, "Smiling Roof Tile" Face-Patterned Water Eave Tile: "Silla's Smile," Treasure No. 2010 ...]]></description><link>https://www.maikorea.uk/post/like-a-smiling-roof-tile</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a3352d4882ec6a3ac56474</guid><category><![CDATA[ART]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 09:39:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4cdfdc_efa0f7dbd568496993881b2d94a96cdb~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Editor W</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[For Those Curious About the Black Hat Worn by Saja Boys]]></title><description><![CDATA[What’s that black hat on Saja Boys in K-Pop Demon Hunters? The Joseon gat! From Kingdom to modern dance, explore its history and where to see it in London.]]></description><link>https://www.maikorea.uk/post/for-those-curious-about-the-black-hat-worn-by-saja-boys</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69935043cf429c4fcb4c94f7</guid><category><![CDATA[ART]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 16:56:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/23e010_501c8fdf567b45cabe890dfa34a81a81~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_685,h_550,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Editor H</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Growing Presence of Korean Literature in London]]></title><description><![CDATA[Over the past few years, I’ve sensed a subtle shift in the landscape of London’s bookstores. In the past, spotting the name of a Korean author would spark a small thrill — “Oh? It’s here too?” Now, that presence feels natural. Since Han Kang received the Nobel Prize in Literature, Korean writing has moved beyond the interest of a niche readership and is increasingly being read as an important strand of contemporary world literature. Foyles in Charing Cross Road  © Foyles Recently, I visited...]]></description><link>https://www.maikorea.uk/post/the-growing-presence-of-korean-literature-in-london</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6994d32b2bc359bc35cfb1d4</guid><category><![CDATA[LIFE]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 21:05:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b57c50_29e4907c40864f1dbd175af4be1f9ebc~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_750,h_422,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Editor S</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[On the Windowsill between Two Cultures]]></title><description><![CDATA[I am a British cat. Outside the window, early evening darkness settles with rain, a bus stop, and a slick wet road. But beyond the windowsill, inside this house, there are the smells of kimchi, a tube of gochujang, lines from a Korean drama, and a red delivery box. To me, “Korean culture” isn’t a grand word, but a collection of small changes: The human hand mixing sauce into rice The speed of eyes tracing subtitles each night The unfamiliar scent of snacks from a delivery box And sometimes,...]]></description><link>https://www.maikorea.uk/post/%EB%91%90-%EB%82%98%EB%9D%BC%EC%9D%98-%EC%B0%BD%ED%8B%80%EC%82%AC%EC%9D%B4%EC%97%90%EC%84%9C</link><guid isPermaLink="false">697ba0d1855cbe41d3384ffe</guid><category><![CDATA[LIFE]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 18:06:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b57c50_c8f5e1a9884a4d088bf1d0c62c889da1~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Editor M</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gochujang, the Red Heart of Korean Cuisine]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gochujang is often called the “red heart” of Korean cooking – a deep, fermented chilli paste that brings heat, sweetness, saltiness and umami to one spoonful. From bibimbap and tteokbokki to stews, fried chicken and cold noodles, it quietly holds Korean dishes together, and is now turning up on tables from New Malden to kitchens across London.]]></description><link>https://www.maikorea.uk/post/gochujang-the-red-heart-of-korean-cuisine</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69767be9e611fcb48793697b</guid><category><![CDATA[EAT]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 16:59:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/23e010_7eeb73b32c1c492e8f43fe4d1e6f2e33~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_940,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Editor H</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[“Pocha” in London]]></title><description><![CDATA[From Pojangmacha to a Korean Way of Drinking As Korean restaurants continue to flourish across London, you may have noticed a growing number of venues with the word “Pocha” in their name. But what does “Pocha” actually mean? “Pocha” is a shortened form of “Pojangmacha”, a uniquely Korean term that evokes street food, casual drinking, and a particular kind of emotional atmosphere.  Pojangmacha on the street in South Korea  © earth to editoria The word Pojangmacha originally referred to...]]></description><link>https://www.maikorea.uk/post/pocha-in-london</link><guid isPermaLink="false">697b5bf5b3cf8ba2384855b4</guid><category><![CDATA[EAT]]></category><category><![CDATA[LIFE]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 16:16:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4cdfdc_838e3e8b22114e6789a32bbe26e0823c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Editor S</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Art of Luminous Light: Mother-of-Pearl and Najeonchilgi ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mother-of-pearl, known in Korean as jagae, is born deep within the ocean. Crafted from the inner shells of abalone, conch, and pearl oysters, it is refined into thin, iridescent pieces that capture light and shimmer with subtle color. From this luminous material begins one of Korea’s most sophisticated traditional art forms: najeonchilgi, lacquerware inlaid with mother-of-pearl. Mosaike Dry Moon Jar / Wolyoung(月影)  © Son Dae-hyun Najeonchilgi (螺鈿漆器) is a traditional technique that decorates...]]></description><link>https://www.maikorea.uk/post/___%EC%9E%90%EA%B0%9C</link><guid isPermaLink="false">697b8365dbf46e99c1ea824b</guid><category><![CDATA[ART]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 15:57:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4cdfdc_16a8faf0ae3c4cd492ff7684120c44fa~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Editor W</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>