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On Jeju Shamanism pt. 2 (The Korea File)
Tweet Download mp3South Korea is one of very few developed nations to have maintained a Shamanic heritage over millennia, and although Shamanism’s influence has diminished on the Korean mainland in the...
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I just wanna say that that packing list its a live savior ahaha I for sure...
TweetNo problem! Glad you found it helpful! ^^ MAIN BLOG YouTube HubPages*Videos and regular photos are the property of ShimmeringSeoul**Animated GIFS belong to Tumblr and...
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2 Lesson Plans for Advanced ESL Students
TweetHere are 2 lesson plans for advanced ESL students that are guaranteed to get your students speaking English and enjoying their conversation or discussion class.Renewable EnergyThe first is a...
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15 Korean Expressions That I’ve Learned
TweetHaving been married to a Korean for 4 years gives me the opportunity to develop my understanding about the Korean culture. Learning how to speak Korean fluently can be challenging and frustrating...
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Let’s try Kimbap (김밥)
TweetKimbap (김밥) is a super common Korean food that you can purchase at most corner restaurants. It's cheap, fills you up, and tastes good, and that's why I wanted to try it in this week's episode. For...
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Dear Korea #124 - Dry Clean Only
TweetI’ve gotten to a point where if there’s even a chance of me going out to eat, I make sure to wear dark clothes. I don’t know how people manage to stay completely clean while wearing white shirts...
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Yugasa Temple – 유가사 (Daegu, Gyeongsangbuk-do)
TweetThe view from the Sanshin-gak towards the main hall at Yugasa Temple in Daegu.Hello Again Everyone!!Located on the western slopes of Mt. Biseulsan in southern Daegu, Yugasa Temple dates back to...
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Panoramic Korea
TweetBelow is a collection of panoramic shots taken throughout my year in Korea! Enjoy!
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You don’t have to be muslim… You just have to be human
TweetWatching the reports coming from Israel / Palestine last year was absolutely fucking horrific. By the end of the conflict the Israeli military killed around 1,500 civilians, more than a third of...
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10 EPIK Haikus
10 EPIK Haikus TweetAs my year with EPIK comes to a close, I find myself thinking a lot about the experience. Below are 10 haikus that reflect what I’ve learned while living, teaching and traveling in...
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Queer Film- Butterfly: The Adult World
TweetQueer Movie Butterfly's newest film will be screening through the end of July in select theaters in Seoul. Check out the trailer below:A follow-up to 2013's 20, Butterfly: The Adult World is a...
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How Japan Manages to Hang Tough in History Debates with Korea & China
TweetThis is a cross-post of an essay that went up today at the Lowy Interpreter.I was wondering why it is that Japan seems to be able to duck-and-weave on thorny East Asian history questions, when...
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Sneaky Selfies, Karma, and Loneliness
TweetRight now I’m sitting in a place called Cafe Sunrise. As I type this, there is an elderly gentleman with a gold watch on sits in front of me. He’s in sunglasses smoking a cigarette. I caught him...
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Eat, Play, Dance! The most delicious performance in Korea! ‘Bibap’
TweetBibap is a Korean nonverbal performance with the concept of Korean representative dish ‘Bibimbap.’ The show describes the cooking competition of chefs through the combination of music with...
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Weekend Warriors iii: Typhoon Nangka
TweetI'd like to preface this post with the fact that we have been VERY lucky in Busan. We have had some rain and high winds but even that has not deterred us from heading to the beach and swimming in...
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Temple Stay: Hwaunsa Temple (Gyeonggi-do)
Tweet(Courtesy of the Hwaunsa Temple Facebook Page)Hello Again Everyone!!Introduction to the Temple:Hwaunsa Temple, which means “Shining Cloud Temple,” in English, was established as a training centre...
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12th Stepping Stone Indie Rock Festival (The Korea File)
12th Stepping Stone Indie Rock Festival (The Korea File) Tweet From humble beginnings in a Tapdong parking lot 12 years ago, the Stepping Stone indie rock festival celebrated another success in 2015...
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Translation: Kang Yong-suk is Against Marriage as Gay Couples Cannot Procreate
TweetKang Yong-suk, a controversial politician/lawyer on the conservative political spectrum, has expressed his views on gay marriage. The following translation of a Fact News article is not the most...
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The Fugitives
The Fugitives Tweet A window-shopper from the hospital (At least she’s not carrying an IV pole. ^^)Clad in their hospital gowns, they can be seen moseying through the busy streets on Market Day,...
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Teaching English to Children: Have a routine to start your class
TweetTeaching English to Young Children: It’s All About RoutineWhen you’re teaching English to children, especially young ones, it can be really useful to have a routine to get your class started. They...
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