Korea in Depth is a project born from distance.

After leaving Korea, I found myself studying it more deeply than ever — not as a tourist, but as someone looking back with time, space, and reflection.

This site goes beyond surface-level guides or trending cultural highlights. It explores Korea through history, society, everyday life, emotions, and the questions that emerge when familiarity fades.

Seen from afar, Korea asks different questions. What once felt natural begins to require explanation. What seemed obvious reveals deeper layers.

Korea in Depth is an attempt to organize those questions thoughtfully and to introduce Korea to a global audience through the eyes of another Korean — one shaped by distance, reflection, and quiet observation.

Rather than listing facts, this site aims to provide context, clarity, and understanding for those who wish to know Korea beyond the surface.

Sampajano – An observer with equanimity