> And why can't the LA Review of Books employ a Korean to write its 'Korea Blog'? Why do we always have non-anglophone countries being "explained" by anglophones?

I was wondering the same, myself.

I'm sure they could run a group of Korean & Korean-American stringers to contribute weekly articles. It's LA - I'm sure there are a few Koreans around. If nothing else, "Current Events"(tm) would suggest that having a better understanding of Korean culture and history would serve the American populace well...