Facebook CEO offers support for Muslims as Islamophobia increases
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg shared words of support for Muslims who fear retaliation for the recent violent attacks in Paris and San Bernardino. In the wake of those attacks, Zuckerberg wrote on his personal Facebook page Wednesday that he wants to assure Muslims they are welcome on Facebook and that “we will fight to protect […]
Hyundai Genesis EQ900 launch at Grand Hyatt, Seoul
On December 9, I had an opportunity to attend the launch of Gensis EQ900 at Grand Hyatt Hotel. I went in with no expectations whatsoever, but I was thrilled to see the number of people and the energy in the event. Suit-worn, tie-clad men in black stood, chatting and chuckling. Journalists talked and took photos, […]
New Seoul-based zine offers platform for female artists
What has always interested me in Korea is the alternative forms of art. While the mainstream media rules the markets all around the world, it is the alternative art, music and cinema of a country which push the envelope and experiment and bring in more diversity. And in Korea, specifically in Seoul which is the center […]
Remembering Edie Sedgwick
What urged me to write about Edie Sedgwick was first, her timeless beauty, and then her tragic life story but most of all, it was her sensitive soul that remained mostly hidden behind the mask of her beauty, trendsetting fashion statements that influenced the 1960s America and, her popularity as Andy Warhol’s superstar. It was […]
Heavy Snow alert in Korea
Heavy snow alert has been issued on 30 cities and regional districts throughout the nation Thursday morning, including Seoul, Incheon and those in Gyeonggi, North Chungcheong and North Gyeongsang Provinces. Korea Meteorological Administration has issued the alert early this morning on Incheon and southern provinces and later at 7:10 a.m. on additional locations including Seoul. […]
Geoje International Photo Festival: Photographers community gathers in Geoje Island
November 27 marked my first visit to Geoje Island, the second largest island in Korea. The reason was quite simple and interesting. My photographs had been selected as part of the first Geoje International Photo Festival and I was also on assignment to cover the festival. The two-day journey to the so-called ‘Sin City’ of […]
It must definitely be more Fun in the Philippines
Korea has an abundance of embassies, representing more than 100 countries in the world. Living in Korea, I have observed a large number of travelers looking for experiences come to Korea, an interestingly unique cultural hub that it is, while many Koreans go out to experience other countries, be it for culture or vacation or […]
Pakistan, Photojournalist, street photographer and filmmaker 
Trump, Kim, and the Three P’s of Summit Diplomacy: 
