A taboo topic and popular among those with a criminal background, inked skin in South Korea was, once upon a time, synonymous with social deviance and those on the outskirts of society. In recent years, however, tattoos have become a growing form of self-expression and incredibly popular amongst the younger generation, thanks in part to celebrity…

People who see art as part of themselves recognize something right away when they step inside GalaxyCon. Before the first panel starts or the tattoo machines warm up with their familiar buzz, there is already a charge in the air. It feels like walking into a place where identity is not just worn, it is…