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I love hearing from readers. Whether you have a question, a correction, a story to share, or just want to say hi — please reach out.

How to reach me

The best way to contact Jadu Life is by email:

jadulife45 [at] gmail [dot] com

(Replace [at] with @ and [dot] with . — written this way to reduce spam.)

I read every message personally. I aim to respond within a few days, but if I'm traveling or deep in a draft, it might take a bit longer. Thank you for your patience.

What I love hearing about

Some of the most useful messages I get from readers fall into these buckets:

  • Corrections — Especially from Korean readers, diaspora readers, or anyone with deeper context than mine. Korean food and culture are vast and regional, and I welcome correction. If I got something wrong, I want to know.
  • Topic requests — A dish you've always wondered about? A Korean restaurant custom that confused you? A K-drama food scene you can't decode? Let me know — your question might become the next article.
  • Restaurant recommendations — Great Korean spots in NYC, NJ, or anywhere else? I'd love to hear. Manhattan's Koreatown is my home turf, but I'm always looking to expand.
  • Personal stories — First-time Korean restaurant experiences, family stories, cooking adventures, K-drama moments that hit you. Reader stories help shape future articles.
  • Just saying hi — Honestly, this means a lot. Running a blog can feel like writing into a void. A short "I read your kimchi piece and liked it" message makes a real difference.

What I can't help with

A few things I'm not the right person for:

  • Medical, dietary, or allergy advice — I'm not a doctor or dietitian. For health-related questions about Korean food, please consult a qualified professional. (See our Disclaimer for more.)
  • Translation requests — I write in English and read Korean, but I'm not a professional translator. For document translation, please use a qualified service.
  • Restaurant complaints — If you had a bad experience at a Korean restaurant, please reach out to the restaurant directly. I can't mediate or investigate on your behalf.
  • Business / partnership inquiries at this stage — Jadu Life is currently a personal editorial project. I'm not taking on sponsorships, affiliate deals, or guest posts at this time. This may change in the future.

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If you contact me, I'll only use your email and message to respond to you. I won't add you to any list, share your information, or store your message longer than needed. See our Privacy Policy for full details.

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Thanks for reading Jadu Life.

— Jadu

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