Humans of South Korea I
Captured through the lens of Fulbright English Teaching Assistants, these portraits offer a glimpse into the lives of the diverse humans who shape our experiences in Korea and beyond, whether as homestay siblings or passing strangers on the street.
The Brother I Always Wanted
I’ve always wanted a brother. My sister is tougher than 99.9% of men I know, but still I have this idealized image of what it would be like to have a protective older brother. Plus, I thought there would be the added benefit of having his friends around the house. Now I finally have a brother and it’s certainly not what I expected — a Korean fourth grader named Mingue (민교). Mingue’s an interesting fellow so I’m going to devote this post to our relationship.