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Intro to Makgeolli Brewing Class May 10th!!!
TweetWe were so excited about last April’s enthusiasm for the class, we simply had to follow it up with another! Actually this is the first class that will kick off […]Makgeolli Mamas &...
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Korean Food: Samgyetang (삼계탕)
TweetIt is really difficult to find authentic Samgyetang (삼계탕) in Singapore. Samgyetang, also known as Ginseng Chicken Soup, is literally translated from Korean to English - Sam (Ginseng), Gye...
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The 2014 Seoul P&I Show
TweetIn order to fit all the photos on the exhibit space, they had to drop the size down. I am still happy with the printBetter late than never but last weekend I had the pleasure of heading up to the...
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Can't say this enough
TweetBeing sick again SUCKS big time and the rainy/gloomy days are not helping... Yesterday I was chatting with my Boss/Friend and told her I wasn't feeling well, she said she would get me medicine...
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Smartphone Perspectives
TweetNot so long back a blog post by photographer John Steele on the pros of using a smart phone for taking photographs turned up in my timeline. Of course, you’d have to live under a rock, and that...
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My CSIS-PacNet Newsletter on US Alliances in Asia: Balance-Positive, but...
TweetSo I wrote my first article for CSIS the other day – for their PacNet series on Asia-Pacific issues. If you aren’t on the PacNet list-serve already, you probably should be. They have pretty good...
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Large Buddhist Banner Painting – Gwaebul (괘불)
Tweet The large-sized Gwaebul painting at Tongdosa Temple during Buddha’s birthday.Hello Again Everyone!!In yet another article on little seen or known items at a Korean temple or hermitage, I thought...
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The Dondaemun Design Plaza
TweetWhen it first opened I wondered what exactly it was. This spaceship-like building has landed right next to one of Seoul’s historic gates adding an interesting touch to the area. It should fit with...
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More Judo Techniques Taught by Korean 7th Dan Master
TweetWow! It’s been nearly a year since I first posted judo video tutorials by my 7th dan instructor. I don’t know why I haven’t done more. I literally walked into one of the coolest situations a...
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Bongwonsa Temple
TweetWhile up in Seoul, we had the great idea to hike up Mt. Ansan at 5 am or so. This meant getting up at about 4 am and catching a taxi to the mountain to meet up with Simon Bond and the legendary...
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Consequences of Dating a Korean Guy 2,900 miles Away
TweetA long distance relationship is not for everyone. We all know the heartaches that the distance can bring. There are certain traits that you can observe from a person who is in one - constantly...
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Tales of Savage Moderation
Tales of Savage Moderation Tweetby Ralph KarstOur friend Mr. Motgol has a great, pithy summation of the relationship between South Korea and alcohol: “This place is like Disneyland for alcoholics.”...
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Being the Change We Want to See
TweetBy Taryn Assaf“There are these two young fish swimming along and they happen to meet an older fish swimming the other way, who nods at them and says ‘Morning, boys. How’s the water?’ And the two...
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“Enforce the labor code! We are not machines!”
Tweetby Stephanie ParkAnyone with a passing knowledge of Korea’s labor movement knows the name of Jeon Tae Il, the iconic young male worker who self-immolated in protest of working conditions in Korean...
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Reigniting the Spark
Tweetby Ana TrayninThese days, most high-school-age Korean girls put on school uniforms and double over studying from morning to night, at the same rate as their male peers. As a visiting native...
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Days off!
TweetYesterday May 1st was Labor Day over here and even thou I didn't have the day off, I ended up having a great time^^Kiki and Julian are always fun to be around and after my time with them, it was...
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Southeast Asian snacks at Jangheung's Jeongnamjin Saturday Market 정남진토요시장
Southeast Asian snacks at Jangheung's Jeongnamjin Saturday Market 정남진토 TweetI enjoy going to open markets because you get a taste of local life and they offer cheap, fresh produce, and delicious...
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A Reflection on Community Education
Tweetby Erica SweettComing to Korea 1.5 years ago, I could never have imagined how much this country and its people could teach me. For me, education is about discovery. It is a shared knowledge that...
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The World When Women Led Labor Unions in South Korea
The World When Women Led Labor Unions in South Korea Tweetby Kristin PakRecent Articles by ISC Korea “Enforce the labor code! We are not machines!”A Reflection on Community EducationBeing the Change...
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Zen Kimchi’s Dark Side of Seoul Tour!
TweetYou can only have so many nights out in Hongdae. We were looking for something unique to do with our friends on a Saturday night in Seoul. We had heard of the ZenKimchi food tours from fellow...
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