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Juno Robertson

Trot – Korea’s Lesser Known Music of Suffering

June 16, 2023February 5, 2023 by Juno Robertson

If you’ve ever been in a Korean taxicab, chances are you’ve heard trot.  How do you know when you’ve heard it?  Your foot starts tapping, religiously, to a melancholy two-step. Your heart crunches and your stomach churns as you feel … Read More

Categories Korea, Korea: Experience, Recent Posts Tags Korea, Korean culture, Korean music, Life in Korea, Trot

The Classics: Korea’s Songs and Artists You Should Know

June 16, 2023November 16, 2022 by Juno Robertson

Let’s face it – we all love it when a visitor to the country demonstrates a love for the local music. This is especially the case in Korea. Show friends, family or work associates an extensive knowledge of Kpop at … Read More

Categories Korea, Korea: Experience, Recent Posts Tags Korea, Korean culture, Korean language, South Korea

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