For almost a year and a half, Sören Kittel has been living in Korea, writing articles, interviewing artists, economists, and politicians, and traveling across the entire country. It is a time when trend scouts from all over the world are discovering South Korea. They say it feels like Japan did ten years ago. Fashion, TV series, pop culture, and technological advancements are suddenly emerging from South Korea for all of Asia, and coffee is becoming a trendy beverage in a country known for its tea culture. At the same time, these modern Koreans retreat to temples and visit original sites of past wars. Perhaps it’s because South Korea is still officially at war with the only other country that speaks Korean: North Korea. The division runs right through the nation and influences daily life. Kittel delves into this conflict, which pervades everyday existence, providing a deep insight.