I think someone in Korea assumed that “face” would...
Tweet North Face Red Face Black FaceI think someone in Korea assumed that “face” would be good to include in a sportswear company name, learned from The North Face. Whenever I see ‘Red Face’ or “Black...
View ArticleEASTER SUNDAY, KOREA, 2014
TweetIt’s a cloudy morning in Busan, another in string of dreary, cool days, but at least I’m up to enjoy it. One of the pluses of my recent motorcycle wreck and subsequent hospitalization is that my...
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TweetA couple of things struck me right away upon exiting Kuala Lumpur International Airport. One: The unbearable humidity; and two: The multiculturalism.Having spent more time than I’d like to admit...
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TweetIt’s been a long week..Jen Lee's Dear KoreaThis is Jen Lee. She likes to draw. She also likes green tea.Jen Lee and Dear Korea @ Gwangju BlogExpat comic artists aim to draw fans at Comic World @...
View ArticleThere’s a cat cafe in Cheonan, Korea. It’s called...
Tweet stacylaughs.com at the cat <3 Names of all the cats! Cleaning station Nice slippers Kitten cuddles The weird ones like to sit in Rowan's lap. Always the weird ones. Chillin' The cats were...
View ArticlePEN Reading in Jukjeon, April 26
TweetJust a little announcement regarding an exciting event which I’ll be participating in this Saturday afternoon in Jukjeon, Yongin. There is a PEN Korea poetry reading by Korean and foreign poets...
View ArticleDefending the Lady’s Honor
Tweetby Mr. MotgolHa-bin was always a messy drunk. Every time she went out she got catastrophically hammered. British chick wasted. A weaving, incoherent puddle of babble and drool. But unlike a...
View ArticleKorea Taking Japanese Grievances Global
TweetBy Kevin Hockmuth and George Baca For those who have spent even a short time living in the Republic of Korea, it is readily evident that anti-Japanese sentiments run strong and hot. On one level,...
View ArticleThe Sweet Dew Painting – Gamno-do (감로도)
TweetTwo monks discussing the Gamno-do painting at Yeongsanjeongsa Temple in Miryang, Gyeongsangnam-do.Hello Again Everyone!!The next entry about rarities to be found at a Korean temple or hermitage is...
View ArticleOne of my favorite places to eat in Cheonan is the ramen...
TweetOne of my favorite places to eat in Cheonan is the ramen restaurant, 멘야마쯔리. The service is excellent, the prices are reasonable, and it’s a fun place to go to with friends. They have two ramen...
View ArticleSeriously Boring...
TweetHi everyone!It's been a week since my last post and over this week everything has been pretty boring... like seriously... nothing out of the ordinary, on the weekend we filmed 2 videos for our...
View ArticleSewol Disaster: Why we Must Question some Aspects of Korean Culture
Sewol Disaster: Why we Must Question some Aspects of Korean Culture Tweetjinjoo2713 (Naver User) In the aftermath of great tragedies, one must be thorough in drawing conclusions about the causes and...
View ArticleSmall Things
TweetA few weeks ago cherry blossoms fell from the trees in gentle flurries of pink rain, and now the sun shines warmly upon us. It seems the seasons in Korea arrive as quickly as they leave. I am so...
View ArticleArtBox ♥ 아트박스 Korea’s #1 cute stationery shop!
TweetAre you visiting Korea soon and looking for all sorts of cute stationery and misc treasures, but are not sure where to start or want something a step up from Daiso? Not to worry! Korea has a very...
View ArticleSurprised People Haven't Heard of Busan's Asian Markets
TweetIt always surprises me when people tell me that they haven’t heard of the Asian (or International) food markets in Sasang, Busan. Other than Itaewon in Seoul, I wouldn’t know where else to buy all...
View ArticleHomosexuality in Homogeneity
TweetThanks to a loyal reader for sending me a link for a post on the Fulbright's Infusion blog titled "Homosexuality in Homogeneity". Quick nice read on the particular struggles for queer people...
View ArticleA Quick, Informal Statistical Analysis on Analects of Confucius
TweetIntroductionAs I have been working on the Classical Chinese primer, one question I have been curious about is how many Chinese Characters (漢字, 한자) should one memorize before embarking on learning...
View ArticleAnother Queer Weekend!
TweetThree cool things coming up this weekend.First off, I want to open with something a little less party and a little more community support. On Sunday April 27th, the Queer Koreans Alliance is...
View ArticleIf you live in Cheonan and you need a health check done at a...
Tweet Bus 2, 30, 92, 97, 911, 12, 31, 94, or 910 will get you there. Get off at the 쌍용패션거리 bus stop. Take right between the Nike and Olleh store. Take right between the Nike and Olleh store. Walk down...
View ArticleLet’s talk about school trips
TweetSewol happened. Death toll surpassing 150, will continue to climb when they find them. It’s a tragedy, and I don’t care about your opinion on why it happened. The tragedy made worse because...
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