We love Korea and everything Korean. Things by Pearl is where we share the Korean things we find, honestly.
Hi, we're Peter & Rebekah
Skincare, snacks, stationery, cozy kitchen things: if it’s Korean and it makes us smile, we want to look into it. We started this site to share what we find with you, and to keep the good stuff in one place.
[Peter/Rebekah: add your own story here, like where you’re from, what got you into K-beauty, and a photo of the two of you.]
Meet Pearl & Bear
Rebekah is the illustrator behind “by pearl.” Pearl (curly brown hair, heart hair ties, orange dress) and Bear (round, brown, always sending hearts) are her characters, and they’ll be your guides around here. Every drawing on this site is hers.
당신은 사랑스러운 사람입니다
That’s Pearl’s line for you: “You are a lovable person.” 
What you'll find here
- K-beauty first: the products everyone is talking about, and what’s actually behind the hype.
- Then the rest of Korea: snacks and ramen, stationery, home and kitchen finds, and gift guides.
- Simple, honest guides you can read in a few minutes.
How we work
- We tell you what we’ve tried. Every pick says whether we tested it ourselves or only researched it.
- We keep our links out in the open. Some links on this site are affiliate links. If you buy through them we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Read the full disclosure.
- We say when we don’t know. Prices and availability change, so we tell you when we last checked.
Say hi
Questions, suggestions, or a Korean find you think we should look into? Get in touch.