Jenna Lee Kim
@jennaleekim.bsky.social
An American transracial, Korean adoptee exploring identify and belonging through connection and storytelling in Korea. 🇰🇷🇺🇸
You are not alone.
@mayor.jenna.explores elsewhere
Let's connect!
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You are not alone.
@mayor.jenna.explores elsewhere
Let's connect!
linktr.ee/jennaleekim
You can listen to my latest essay on Spotify!
open.spotify.com/show/72n5Dck...
#korea #koreanhistory #gwangju
open.spotify.com/show/72n5Dck...
#korea #koreanhistory #gwangju
January 17, 2025 at 12:45 PM
You can listen to my latest essay on Spotify!
open.spotify.com/show/72n5Dck...
#korea #koreanhistory #gwangju
open.spotify.com/show/72n5Dck...
#korea #koreanhistory #gwangju
The sun just hits differently in Jeju-Do! Taken 2 blocks from my home, it was a good reminder yesterday that I should take a moment to stop and notice the light every day, no matter where I can find it ☀️
#jejuwithjenna #jeju #jejuisland #korea
#jejuwithjenna #jeju #jejuisland #korea
January 17, 2025 at 2:47 AM
The sun just hits differently in Jeju-Do! Taken 2 blocks from my home, it was a good reminder yesterday that I should take a moment to stop and notice the light every day, no matter where I can find it ☀️
#jejuwithjenna #jeju #jejuisland #korea
#jejuwithjenna #jeju #jejuisland #korea
"Being unable to speak the language is difficult for us. As extroverts, communication is our superpower." Cory Lemke, @adopteelinguist
That moment when one of your besties presents two tiny points that add up to a huge revelation.
Who else can relate?
#korea #koreanadoptee
That moment when one of your besties presents two tiny points that add up to a huge revelation.
Who else can relate?
#korea #koreanadoptee
January 16, 2025 at 1:23 AM
"Being unable to speak the language is difficult for us. As extroverts, communication is our superpower." Cory Lemke, @adopteelinguist
That moment when one of your besties presents two tiny points that add up to a huge revelation.
Who else can relate?
#korea #koreanadoptee
That moment when one of your besties presents two tiny points that add up to a huge revelation.
Who else can relate?
#korea #koreanadoptee
This isn't just that I read some Korean lit... It's that I read any books, period, last year 🤣📚 What's a favorite Korean author or Korean lit of yours? (Not pictured: The Island of Sea Women ❤️)
January 8, 2025 at 10:04 AM
This isn't just that I read some Korean lit... It's that I read any books, period, last year 🤣📚 What's a favorite Korean author or Korean lit of yours? (Not pictured: The Island of Sea Women ❤️)
January 5, 2025 at 7:42 AM
Now you can listen to my latest article narrated by yours truly 🎙️ Subscribe so future episodes end up directly into your inbox!
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January 3, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Now you can listen to my latest article narrated by yours truly 🎙️ Subscribe so future episodes end up directly into your inbox!
jennaleekim.substack.com/p/audio-of-s...
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Korea is A+ with the marketing. Each city or province seems to have its own little mascot 😍 Visiting Daejeon this weekend to spend time with my Appa and little sister #korea
January 3, 2025 at 2:06 AM
Korea is A+ with the marketing. Each city or province seems to have its own little mascot 😍 Visiting Daejeon this weekend to spend time with my Appa and little sister #korea
January 2, 2025 at 6:15 AM
An American, Korean adoptee spending my second Christmas season on Jeju Island. Read how Christmas is different in Korea and the evolution of this adoptee’s perspective on living in her birth country as a foreigner.
jennaleekim.substack.com/p/a-sucky-ko...
jennaleekim.substack.com/p/a-sucky-ko...
December 27, 2024 at 11:17 AM
An American, Korean adoptee spending my second Christmas season on Jeju Island. Read how Christmas is different in Korea and the evolution of this adoptee’s perspective on living in her birth country as a foreigner.
jennaleekim.substack.com/p/a-sucky-ko...
jennaleekim.substack.com/p/a-sucky-ko...
A very Merry Jeju Christmas from Korea to all who celebrate 🎄🍊
December 25, 2024 at 4:42 AM
A very Merry Jeju Christmas from Korea to all who celebrate 🎄🍊
2 years ago at Christmas, we knew we were moving to Korea. I literally cannot believe how much life has changed since then. It feels as though I've lived five lives since then. I try and live in the present but I wonder what the next 2 years will bring.
December 24, 2024 at 10:03 AM
2 years ago at Christmas, we knew we were moving to Korea. I literally cannot believe how much life has changed since then. It feels as though I've lived five lives since then. I try and live in the present but I wonder what the next 2 years will bring.
Korea's heated blanket and heated floor pad game is very strong. (Not to mention the heated floors: very efficient.). I'll never live another winter without a heated blanket for the rest of my life
#sweepingdeclaration #korea
#sweepingdeclaration #korea
December 20, 2024 at 9:50 AM
Korea's heated blanket and heated floor pad game is very strong. (Not to mention the heated floors: very efficient.). I'll never live another winter without a heated blanket for the rest of my life
#sweepingdeclaration #korea
#sweepingdeclaration #korea
Here's a sample of what I've been eating Korea: A traditional Korean Jeju style meal.
A Vienna latte with cream - einspanner - popular here in Korea now.
Chinese food with crispy fried pork, mixed beef with vegetables, rice, noodles...
Traditional Korean dumplings (mandu)
#koreanfood #korea
A Vienna latte with cream - einspanner - popular here in Korea now.
Chinese food with crispy fried pork, mixed beef with vegetables, rice, noodles...
Traditional Korean dumplings (mandu)
#koreanfood #korea
December 18, 2024 at 1:14 AM
Here's a sample of what I've been eating Korea: A traditional Korean Jeju style meal.
A Vienna latte with cream - einspanner - popular here in Korea now.
Chinese food with crispy fried pork, mixed beef with vegetables, rice, noodles...
Traditional Korean dumplings (mandu)
#koreanfood #korea
A Vienna latte with cream - einspanner - popular here in Korea now.
Chinese food with crispy fried pork, mixed beef with vegetables, rice, noodles...
Traditional Korean dumplings (mandu)
#koreanfood #korea
Core Memory Unlocked: Watching Wicked with friends who have become family and my kids at a private theater on Jeju Island, Korea
December 14, 2024 at 10:43 AM
Core Memory Unlocked: Watching Wicked with friends who have become family and my kids at a private theater on Jeju Island, Korea
Thanks to Claire and Laurie for a dynamic and empowering conversation about asking for help, sharing truths, recognizing our flaws, and moving forward even when it's difficult. Give them a follow and listen on your favorite platform. Link under media in linktr.ee/jennaleekim #koreanadoptee
December 10, 2024 at 12:26 PM
Thanks to Claire and Laurie for a dynamic and empowering conversation about asking for help, sharing truths, recognizing our flaws, and moving forward even when it's difficult. Give them a follow and listen on your favorite platform. Link under media in linktr.ee/jennaleekim #koreanadoptee
If you'd told me 3 years ago I'd be eating a fresh focaccia bread sandwich at my favorite cafe on Jeju Island in Korea with a whole day available for me to write… 💖 Sometimes, it's worth pausing to remember where you are.
December 10, 2024 at 1:45 AM
If you'd told me 3 years ago I'd be eating a fresh focaccia bread sandwich at my favorite cafe on Jeju Island in Korea with a whole day available for me to write… 💖 Sometimes, it's worth pausing to remember where you are.
... Driving in Korea.
Like so many things since relocating to Korea, driving has been unexpectedly... Difficult.
And I was already not a fan of driving.
They drive on the right-hand side of the road here in Korea. So, what's the big deal?
jennaleekim.substack.com/p/exploring-...
Like so many things since relocating to Korea, driving has been unexpectedly... Difficult.
And I was already not a fan of driving.
They drive on the right-hand side of the road here in Korea. So, what's the big deal?
jennaleekim.substack.com/p/exploring-...
December 9, 2024 at 10:42 AM
... Driving in Korea.
Like so many things since relocating to Korea, driving has been unexpectedly... Difficult.
And I was already not a fan of driving.
They drive on the right-hand side of the road here in Korea. So, what's the big deal?
jennaleekim.substack.com/p/exploring-...
Like so many things since relocating to Korea, driving has been unexpectedly... Difficult.
And I was already not a fan of driving.
They drive on the right-hand side of the road here in Korea. So, what's the big deal?
jennaleekim.substack.com/p/exploring-...
Me after being in Korea for more than a year, watching people on TV walk into houses with their shoes on
a close up of a cat making a surprised face .
ALT: a close up of a cat making a surprised face .
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December 8, 2024 at 12:29 PM
Me after being in Korea for more than a year, watching people on TV walk into houses with their shoes on
I think it takes genuine talent to get your kid ready for her weekly swim class, do her hair for the end-of-semester showcase, help her into her suit, And STILL arrive at school early with her swim supplies sitting at home by the front door. Thank you. Follow me for more parenting tips. #Parenthood
December 3, 2024 at 3:24 AM
I think it takes genuine talent to get your kid ready for her weekly swim class, do her hair for the end-of-semester showcase, help her into her suit, And STILL arrive at school early with her swim supplies sitting at home by the front door. Thank you. Follow me for more parenting tips. #Parenthood
From Korea: In this season of change and giving thanks, no matter where you are on your journey, I wish you peace and a full heart among the people you choose.
Love, Jenna
Love, Jenna
November 28, 2024 at 9:43 AM
From Korea: In this season of change and giving thanks, no matter where you are on your journey, I wish you peace and a full heart among the people you choose.
Love, Jenna
Love, Jenna
Thank you to everyone who follows along and supports me every day. Thank you especially to those of you who have paid to subscribe to my work. It means more to me than I can possibly describe ❤️
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November 26, 2024 at 1:06 PM
Thank you to everyone who follows along and supports me every day. Thank you especially to those of you who have paid to subscribe to my work. It means more to me than I can possibly describe ❤️
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