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Maru Kim

Maru Kim

Maru Kim, Editor-in-Chief and Publisher, is dedicated to providing insightful and captivating stories that resonate with both local and global audiences.

The Return of Royal Spirits: Jongmyo Shrine Reopens After Five-Year Restoration

The Return of Royal Spirits: Jongmyo Shrine Reopens After Five-Year Restoration

After five years of meticulous restoration, Jongmyo Shrine reopens its gates. On April 20, ancestral tablets of Joseon kings and queens will return in a historic royal procession — the first in over a century — rekindling Korea’s enduring dialogue with its royal past.

Why Busan’s Ballpark Belongs on the Waterfront

Why Busan’s Ballpark Belongs on the Waterfront

As the Sajik Baseball Stadium redevelopment stalls, a bold alternative is reemerging: a world-class waterfront stadium in North Port. But this isn’t just about baseball — it’s about reimagining Busan’s urban identity, economy, and global image.

The Silence of Thought in a Noisy World

The Silence of Thought in a Noisy World

We live surrounded by words, yet thinking has never been so endangered. When machines speak and we stop listening inwardly, we lose more than knowledge—we lose ourselves. This is a call to restore the slow, dangerous beauty of reflection in a world obsessed with immediacy.

The Broken Promise of U.S. Manufacturing Revival

The Broken Promise of U.S. Manufacturing Revival

As the United States doubles down on reshoring and global supply chains fracture along geopolitical lines, Korea faces a stark choice: continue riding the waves of export dependency, or build the capacity to steer its own course. This moment demands not tactical diplomacy, but structural change.

Why Korea’s Public Delivery Platforms Keep Failing

Why Korea’s Public Delivery Platforms Keep Failing

Once seen as a lifeline for small businesses, publicly funded food delivery apps are shutting down across South Korea. Poor design, weak infrastructure, and lack of sustained strategy reveal a deeper problem: local governments are still treating digital services as short-term campaigns.

Why the BUG Alliance Still Lacks a Future

Why the BUG Alliance Still Lacks a Future

Without shared vision, joint governance, or coordinated economic policy, the Busan–Ulsan–Gyeongnam bloc risks becoming a symbol of what regionalism should avoid: scale without strategy.

Designed to Be Seen: How Busan’s Urban Identity Became a Campaign

Designed to Be Seen: How Busan’s Urban Identity Became a Campaign

Busan has rebranded itself as a global, good-looking city—complete with AI-generated images, sleek slogans, and media-friendly urban design. But behind the aesthetics lies a growing silence. In its pursuit of visibility, is the city losing its voice?