Being covert with kimchi is a problem. The fermented vegetable dish, a staple of Korean kitchens, makes its presence known. So for the Korean women in Ji-Yeon Yuh’s Beyond the Shadow of Camptown: ...

The term “Mail Order Bride” originated on the American frontier in the 19th century. At that time, the number of men on the frontier far outnumbered the number of available women, and lonely farmers ...

New York City–based wedding makeup artist Sarah Ahn has noticed a new trend with her brides: “Korean-American brides have been looking to embrace their culture on their wedding day,” she says. That’s ...

Lee Geum-yi, trans. from the Korean by An Seonjae. Forge, $26.99 (320p) ISBN 978-1-250-80866-0 Lee’s heartfelt if plodding English-language debut revolves around a trio of Korean mail-order brides in ...

Those seeking mail order brides made the best decision they could ever make, but they may face many issues during the process. Unreliable dating platforms, a waste of time and money, and girls who ...