Yut Noli: A Comic Explanation
I don’t consider myself an artist, but I started drawing comics during a language intensive in college as a way escape the frustration of language barriers. Not quite two years later, I have a handful of vignettes I illustrated for family and friends. Most are inspired by the inevitable miscommunications, hilariously awkward situations, and sweet little moments of sublimity that are my daily life in Korea.
“How Do You Describe Yourself?”
“How do you describe yourself?”
Her big eyes widening behind her glasses, she began to rub her palms on her skirt as her breath quickened. Finally, she cracked a smile as she remembered the answer she had written and memorized for the speaking test.
“I describe myself as ugly.”
City Guide Review: Ddeokbokki Plus (Naju)
While you may feel like a middle school student again in this restaurant with green neon decor, the Frozen soundtrack in the background, and the motherly attention of the owners, the student price you pay and the epic availability of cheese ddeok (always in too short supply in conventional ddeokbokki) make Ddeokbokki Plus a must-eat for any Naju visitors.