The Korea Blog is an English-language blog run by Korea.net (www.korea.net) – the official webpage of the Republic of Korea, operated by the Korean Culture and Information Service (KOCIS). The aim of The Korea Blog is to show the contemporary side of Korea and its culture while opening up a space for community discussion.To deliver information on the young and hip side of Korea, including hot spots, fashion, the Korean wave, and other trends, KOCIS staff members and featured bloggers will write and talk about Korean culture from their own perspectives.We are also looking for people from around the world who are willing to explore and present their views of Korea, while sharing their stories with other people.