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One Small Step, Big Miracle: The Yellow Ribbon Movement
One Small Step, Big Miracle: The Yellow Ribbon Movement TweetOn my way to work, I saw a group of young Koreans putting up this sign next to the subway station in Guri. The sign is part of South...
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The West’s Confucian Confusion: How More Confucianism Might Have Saved the Sewol
TweetBosmosis:In the wake of the Sewol Ferry tragedy, Korea’s Confucian culture comes in for yet another round of two-bit analysis. This is my take on why many Western critics have it...
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New Episode! Learn Korean Ep. 54: “As soon as”
TweetThis week we've got a brand new episode in the "Learn Korean" series!Learn how to say "as soon as" in Korean.And remember to check out the free PDF version of this lesson, with extra information...
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Finally got out to Jongmyo Shrine (종묘) in Seoul. Kind of silly...
TweetFinally got out to Jongmyo Shrine (종묘) in Seoul. Kind of silly not to visit as it’s located in central Seoul and is within walking distance of Insadong.It was built by the first king and founding...
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President Obama’s Visit to Korea
TweetPresident Obama arrived in Korea Friday as part of his 2014 Asia tour. It is the presidents fourth visit to Korea. This morning he spoke at US Army Garrison Yongsan to American soldiers and...
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The West’s Confucian Confusion: How More Confucianism Might Have Saved the Sewol
The West’s Confucian Confusion: How More Confucianism Might Have Saved TweetWhenever a tragedy strikes Korea, many Western observers can’t resist the urge to attribute it to Korean culture. This...
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Lessons from the Buddha and the Sewol Disaster about Living in the Moment
TweetI thought I'd focus on a theme that bears some relation to topics I have written about recently as well as a little more regarding the Sewol disaster, and that is the quality of life of teenagers...
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As anyone can surmise from being in Korea, there are a lot of...
Tweet Bukhansan Hallasan Jirisan Seorsaksan MudeungAs anyone can surmise from being in Korea, there are a lot of mountains here. But which mountains should you hike?Best to start with “The Big Three”...
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Geumdangsa Temple – 금당사 (Jinan, Jeollabuk-do)
Tweet The Goryeo-era pagoda and golden roofed main hall at Geumdangsa Temple.Hello Again Everyone!!Geumdangsa Temple, which means “Golden Hall Temple,” in English, was first built in 814 A.D. It’s well...
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Inside, I’m Still Growing Up
TweetWe communicate not by age but by wave length. Not everyone will see eye to eye. Some of us will be too short.Those older may be bolder with words but just as concerned with perceptions perceived...
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Slovakia Embassy prepares for KOTFA with Korea Brochure Launch
TweetIn preparation for the Korea World Travel Fair, the Embassy of Slovakia hosted an event on Tuesday April 15 introducing Slovakia as an attractive tourism destination in Central Europe. They also...
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WE'VE MOVED!
TweetSeoulmates has moved! Visit us at our new site:www.seoulmateskorea.comFollow Us! Blog: http://seoulmateskorea.com/ Facebook: Facebook.com/TravelSeoulSouthKoreaTwitter: @LifeTravelSeoul...
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Sewol
TweetAs I’m sure you’ve seen in the news, South Korea is devastated over the loss of life in the Sewol Ferry tragedy. There are confusing, conflicting responses to this tragedy, really the first major...
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My heart is in Korea
TweetI can't wait to see Kimchi boy in two weeks time. As usual, I will be flying on the night of my last paper! Currently trying very hard to study for my finals. It's my second last semester in NUS....
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TweetI started out this blog last month to document everything that is happening in this long distance relationship with my Korean boyfriend, and hopefully be able to connect with other Singaporeans in...
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Giving Up on Colour…
TweetI feel like giving up on colour. It’s not that I don’t love colour, in fact I adore colour, it’s just that monochrome is just a sure fine way for things to be viewed. It’s an aesthetic of course....
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Being in a long distance relationship (with a Korean)
Being in a long distance relationship (with a Korean) TweetIt is tough to be in a long distance relationship. I see friends who complain about being in a "long distance relationship" when their...
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문래창작촌 | Seoul Art Space | Mullae-dong, Mullae Line 2 A rainy...
Tweet문래창작촌 | Seoul Art Space | Mullae-dong, Mullae Line 2A rainy afternoon in Mullae-dong. Come out of Mullae Exit 7, and walk south for a couple of hundred metres. You’ll meet the entrance to the...
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문래창작촌 | Seoul Art Space | Mullae-dong, Mullae Line 2 Part 2
Tweet문래창작촌 | Seoul Art Space | Mullae-dong, Mullae Line 2Part 2
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Letter from Korea, April 2014
TweetSuwon, South Korea 28/4/2014 Dear Ireland I haven’t written in several months, I know. Perhaps Thailand got in the way of my regular correspondence, although there was little to stop me from...
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