Dust
By Jess McKay, a first-year ETA in Sejong Zoya Hsiao, “Yellow,” Busan My students know dust before air dust before wind and dust before breath. In our classroom, we translate the world around us; they point and pry for words to be known. “How’s the weather?” I ask. “Misemeonji is bad,” they say. “Dust. In […]
S.A.D.
By Pel Doski, a first-year ETA in Docheon, Changnyeong Zoya Hsiao, “Spring Daze,” Gimhae Seasons change,Title. Seasonal Affective Disorder (S.A.D.) and I with them. Gently folding old skin and entering the new. When ginko leaves fell, so did my heart. When days became cold I followed suit. I imitate nature like when fish gather below […]
Oman Won
By Paddy Shea, a 2011–12 ETA in Gwangju currently living in New York City Zoya Hsiao, “Walkin’ & Talkin’,” Busan I left Korea with less than oman won in my pocket. At Incheon Airport, I dragged my two bags inside toward the baggage counter’s whirring bustle. I muttered what I thought could be my last, […]