Jack Greenberg (그린버그 잭)
@jackwgreenberg.bsky.social
Independent Researcher and Freelance Writer. Former Global 🇰🇷 Scholar. 고려대학교 and McGill Alumnus. Currently working on contested histories, memory sites, and Korea’s truth commission.
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Was a bit hazy but still a lovely view from Dorisa on Naengsan in Gumi, the earliest temple of the Silla dynasty.
November 8, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Was a bit hazy but still a lovely view from Dorisa on Naengsan in Gumi, the earliest temple of the Silla dynasty.
“Yeongcheon Gothic.” Finished harvesting this year’s sweet potatoes today.
November 6, 2025 at 11:41 AM
“Yeongcheon Gothic.” Finished harvesting this year’s sweet potatoes today.
Golden hour from the subway.
November 2, 2025 at 2:03 AM
Golden hour from the subway.
Saturday afternoon in Cheongju; listening to Professor Kim Chang-nam and Jo Gyeong-ok, who both participated in the first album of 노래를 찾는 사람들. Performance included a tribute to Nochatsa’s founder, Kim Min-ki, who passed away last year.
November 1, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Saturday afternoon in Cheongju; listening to Professor Kim Chang-nam and Jo Gyeong-ok, who both participated in the first album of 노래를 찾는 사람들. Performance included a tribute to Nochatsa’s founder, Kim Min-ki, who passed away last year.
For my latest Korea Times contribution I profiled the 25th anniversary exhibition of Cho Jong-goo’s guga Urban Architecture (구가도시건축). Writing it took me back to my master’s thesis on vanishing neighborhoods and resident-pedestrians’ experiences in different parts of Seoul.
October 31, 2025 at 11:25 AM
For my latest Korea Times contribution I profiled the 25th anniversary exhibition of Cho Jong-goo’s guga Urban Architecture (구가도시건축). Writing it took me back to my master’s thesis on vanishing neighborhoods and resident-pedestrians’ experiences in different parts of Seoul.
The RAS Korea Library Collection was officially donated to Soongsil University today, and the IKCC Research Library opened too. Honorary President Colin Crooks unveiled the signboard with Soongsil University President Lee Yoon-jae.
October 31, 2025 at 5:24 AM
The RAS Korea Library Collection was officially donated to Soongsil University today, and the IKCC Research Library opened too. Honorary President Colin Crooks unveiled the signboard with Soongsil University President Lee Yoon-jae.
Listened to some of Amitav Ghosh’s thoughts on Korea, violence and memory, and the challenges of writing about climate change at Kyobo earlier this week.
October 30, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Listened to some of Amitav Ghosh’s thoughts on Korea, violence and memory, and the challenges of writing about climate change at Kyobo earlier this week.
Given APEC has drawn so much attention to Gyeongju; a few photos from recent trips to four temples in different parts of the city (Bunhwangsa, Golgulsa, Girimsa, and Sambulsa).
October 30, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Given APEC has drawn so much attention to Gyeongju; a few photos from recent trips to four temples in different parts of the city (Bunhwangsa, Golgulsa, Girimsa, and Sambulsa).
Hard to believe 3 yrs have passed since the 10.29 이태원 참사 - a tragedy worsened by the Yoon admin’s diversion of police resources. Working-level officials took the fall while the Pres. spread conspiracy theories. Remember the lives lost, & the families still seeking truth.
October 29, 2025 at 2:36 AM
Hard to believe 3 yrs have passed since the 10.29 이태원 참사 - a tragedy worsened by the Yoon admin’s diversion of police resources. Working-level officials took the fall while the Pres. spread conspiracy theories. Remember the lives lost, & the families still seeking truth.
Before moving to Cheongju in 1985, the Korean Air Force was based in what is now Boramae Park in Sindaebang-dong, Dongjak District, Seoul. To accommodate Buddhists in the Air Force, a temple was built on the grounds in 1971 and named Seongmuhoguksa by President Park Chung-hee.
October 14, 2025 at 7:16 AM
Before moving to Cheongju in 1985, the Korean Air Force was based in what is now Boramae Park in Sindaebang-dong, Dongjak District, Seoul. To accommodate Buddhists in the Air Force, a temple was built on the grounds in 1971 and named Seongmuhoguksa by President Park Chung-hee.
Some excellent antique Sanshin-do seen this week in Daegu (Namjijangsa and Seobongsa) and Cheongdo (Yongcheonsa)
October 11, 2025 at 9:44 AM
Some excellent antique Sanshin-do seen this week in Daegu (Namjijangsa and Seobongsa) and Cheongdo (Yongcheonsa)
Made our annual trip to Daejeon Nat’l Cemetery for Chuseok. This year we came with fresh eyes, having listened to Im Jae-gun’s lecture on the cemetery’s history and read his book. We also brought the nephews to Hong Beom-do’s grave to pay respects and tell them the story of the illustrious general.
October 5, 2025 at 6:25 AM
Made our annual trip to Daejeon Nat’l Cemetery for Chuseok. This year we came with fresh eyes, having listened to Im Jae-gun’s lecture on the cemetery’s history and read his book. We also brought the nephews to Hong Beom-do’s grave to pay respects and tell them the story of the illustrious general.
Venturino Ventura’s eclectic, code-defying genius… What a delight to have discovered this 1968 palazzina on Via Bruxelles in Rome!
October 4, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Venturino Ventura’s eclectic, code-defying genius… What a delight to have discovered this 1968 palazzina on Via Bruxelles in Rome!
Stopped to take a picture of Cheonggyecheon while cycling home yesterday afternoon from Jongno. Popped into the Central Temple of Cheondogyo and ran into the march for climate justice on the way too.
September 28, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Stopped to take a picture of Cheonggyecheon while cycling home yesterday afternoon from Jongno. Popped into the Central Temple of Cheondogyo and ran into the march for climate justice on the way too.
Saw more tigers, including in Hojak-do and Sanshin-do, at the Insa-dong Antique Fair!
September 27, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Saw more tigers, including in Hojak-do and Sanshin-do, at the Insa-dong Antique Fair!
First day back in Korea after just over three weeks away. Stopped briefly at the Gana Art Centre before two meetings in the afternoon. For Chuseok, the gallery is holding a small tiger-themed exhibit. It opened today, and includes a Sanshin-do, several Hojak-do, and a tiger-print folding screen.
September 26, 2025 at 11:49 AM
First day back in Korea after just over three weeks away. Stopped briefly at the Gana Art Centre before two meetings in the afternoon. For Chuseok, the gallery is holding a small tiger-themed exhibit. It opened today, and includes a Sanshin-do, several Hojak-do, and a tiger-print folding screen.
Think local. Read local. I never pack books when traveling so I can buy at my destination. Popped into River Books in old Bangkok and found 3 interesting titles. Grabbed Gianni Biondillo’s La costruzione del potere, which re-examines Italian Fascist architecture in Bologna.
September 16, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Think local. Read local. I never pack books when traveling so I can buy at my destination. Popped into River Books in old Bangkok and found 3 interesting titles. Grabbed Gianni Biondillo’s La costruzione del potere, which re-examines Italian Fascist architecture in Bologna.
Landed in Bangkok early this morning. Waiting for my wife to join me tonight. Dropped my bag and strolled around Chulalongkorn University. Always fascinated by the tangles of electrical wires everywhere. Stopping now for Burmese food; Rakhine Green Papaya Salad (hot!!) and a very nice milk tea.
September 15, 2025 at 5:21 AM
Landed in Bangkok early this morning. Waiting for my wife to join me tonight. Dropped my bag and strolled around Chulalongkorn University. Always fascinated by the tangles of electrical wires everywhere. Stopping now for Burmese food; Rakhine Green Papaya Salad (hot!!) and a very nice milk tea.
Latest issue of L’Espresso adds Modi to the trio.
September 14, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Latest issue of L’Espresso adds Modi to the trio.
My latest article was published a few days ago. I followed-up on a piece I wrote last fall about the fate of Dongducheon’s former STD Management Center as activists marked the one -year anniversary of their encampment to defend it from demolition.
www.koreatimes.co.kr/amp/southkor...
www.koreatimes.co.kr/amp/southkor...
September 8, 2025 at 11:03 PM
My latest article was published a few days ago. I followed-up on a piece I wrote last fall about the fate of Dongducheon’s former STD Management Center as activists marked the one -year anniversary of their encampment to defend it from demolition.
www.koreatimes.co.kr/amp/southkor...
www.koreatimes.co.kr/amp/southkor...
Saint Catharine of Bologna was born on this day in 1413. Last night I popped into a small side chapel of Santuario del Corpus Domini where her body sits upright in a golden throne. Dressed in a nun's habit, she clutches a golden cross and a bible. Quite an eerie sight.
September 8, 2025 at 6:22 AM
Saint Catharine of Bologna was born on this day in 1413. Last night I popped into a small side chapel of Santuario del Corpus Domini where her body sits upright in a golden throne. Dressed in a nun's habit, she clutches a golden cross and a bible. Quite an eerie sight.
Had a good three days in Rome. Saw some amazing Church ceilings, and a whole lot of other great art and architecture. Walked just over 80 km. Traveling onwards to Bologna now.
September 7, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Had a good three days in Rome. Saw some amazing Church ceilings, and a whole lot of other great art and architecture. Walked just over 80 km. Traveling onwards to Bologna now.
Off to Italy shortly. Have a few days in Rome before heading to Bologna for a week-long Memory Studies course at the Università di Bologna, which is the world's oldest university in continuous operation! Will make a brief stop in Milan and then fly to Bangkok for 10 days of exploring.
September 3, 2025 at 3:09 AM
Off to Italy shortly. Have a few days in Rome before heading to Bologna for a week-long Memory Studies course at the Università di Bologna, which is the world's oldest university in continuous operation! Will make a brief stop in Milan and then fly to Bangkok for 10 days of exploring.
One of the most memorable pieces from the 2023 Gwangju Biennale: Yuki Kihara's Phase 3 'Moana (Pacific Ocean).' UV print on Sāmoan tapa cloth. A forewarning against heightened resource extraction by foreign powers to assert their geopolitical dominance across the Pacific Ocean.
September 1, 2025 at 2:21 PM
One of the most memorable pieces from the 2023 Gwangju Biennale: Yuki Kihara's Phase 3 'Moana (Pacific Ocean).' UV print on Sāmoan tapa cloth. A forewarning against heightened resource extraction by foreign powers to assert their geopolitical dominance across the Pacific Ocean.
Visited Samgaksan and encountered various representations of Sanshin, the mountain spirit. The rock-carving in the first photo is located at a prayer site once frequented by Joseon-era noblemen. It is believed to have been created between 1861 and 1863.
August 29, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Visited Samgaksan and encountered various representations of Sanshin, the mountain spirit. The rock-carving in the first photo is located at a prayer site once frequented by Joseon-era noblemen. It is believed to have been created between 1861 and 1863.