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Kwon Geun – Storing Kimchi
TweetKwon Geun (權近, 권근, 1352-1409) was a late Goryeo dynasty and early Chosun dynasty literati bureaucrat. He was of the Andong Kwon Clan (安東權氏, 안동권씨); his courtesy name (字, 자) was Gaweon (可遠, 가원); his...
View ArticleNew phone, maybe a new car....future
TweetI'm not really a materialistic person. If you know me you will see I don't have a fashionable and expensive purse dangling from my arm, or the latest handphone clutched in my palm. However, that...
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K-Fail: The *Other* Hot Water Problem
K-Fail: The *Other* Hot Water Problem TweetThis isn't really a K-fail, more of a K-mystery.For months, I was dealing with a strange phenomenon. When I turned on my shower, I would have medium-hot...
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Sonny Angel Dolls: The Big Gamble
TweetMy Sonny Angel Collection's rapidly growingI never was a gambler at home. I've been on the roulette tables a total of three times in my whole entire life. The closest I came to serious gambling...
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How to Make Your Own ‘Crispy Gim’
TweetMy husband loves gim (김), Korean laver or seaweed. He prefers it roasted. We usually buy Korean roasted seaweeds in boxes, because those in packs don’t last a week. Last month, Omonim bought...
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Progress
TweetRecently,on The Empowered Way's Facebook page, I posted this picture.This is a very special sentiment to myself because it is something I have to CONSTANTLY remind myself of when I try something...
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Those Two Crucial Suitcases: What I Wish I’d Known...
Those Two Crucial Suitcases: What I Wish I’d Known About Packing to Mo TweetWhen you move from the States to Korea, you get two checked bags for free, plus your carry-on and personal item. Trying to...
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Needed Some Green in My Life
Tweet I'm not one for winter, especially living in an urban city. I would rather enjoy winter back home in my dad's small town. Generally, I have been missing seeing green leaves on trees. What happens...
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Gayspeak: 성별정체성 (gender identity)
TweetHere is a quick queer word for the week.성별정체성 (seong-byeol-jeong-chae-seong)성별 is your sex. For example:등록 카드에 성별을 기입해 주십시오 (Please enter your sex on the registration card).정체 is your identity....
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Pineapple Buns
TweetPineapple buns are a popular treat in Hong Kong. They get their name from their shape and look, which resembles a pineapple. What makes these buns so special is the sugar cookie topping, I had...
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Kim Dong Hyun at 2013 ADCC Korea Qualifiers
Tweet Vacation is so great! Better yet, vacation in Korea as an English teacher is REALLY great! Several weeks of down time twice a year. Looking for ways to spend some of it, I finally decided to...
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DPRK ‘Sovereignty’ is a Sino-Russian Fig-Leaf to Slow Unification and Check...
TweetHere are part one and part two of this post. I spoke last Tuesday at a USC-CSIS conference on Korean unification. I learned a lot, and it was very good. If you’re interested in unification, start...
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The Perils of Respect Culture
The Perils of Respect Culture TweetIn much of my writing I have criticised the respect culture of Korea because it has harmful effects on relationships, causes arrogance in older people, fear in...
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Excited to Attend Seattle University
Tweet (source) About a year ago people would ask me if I was going to stay in Korea for the rest of my life. My typical response was something like, "Unless I can figure something out to do back home,...
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Unheungsa Temple - 운흥사 (Goseong, Gyeongsangnam-do)
TweetA look inside the Myeongbu-jeon Hall at Unheungsa Temple in Goseong, Gyeongsangnam-do. The face of peace and love: Jijang-bosal. Hello Again Everyone!!Unheungsa Temple, in Goseong,...
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Yongsan Electronic Market ♥ 용산전자
Yongsan Electronic Market ♥ 용산전자 TweetIf you are in Seoul and looking for some kind of electronic gadget, game, part, accessory, etc for your home, office, car, or just for fun~ chances are Yongsan...
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Jang Yu – Carelessly Composing a Poem, After Waking Up and Eating Red Bean...
TweetJang Yu (張維, 장유, 1587-1638) was a Chosun dynasty literati bureaucrat. He was of the Deoksu Jang Clan (德水張氏, 덕수장씨); his courtesy name (字, 자) was Jiguk (持國, 지국); his pen name (號, 호) was Gyegok (谿谷,...
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Paint Today ~ Work Tomorrow
Tweet I go back to work tomorrow. I will be teaching for about 2 and half weeks before heading into about seven days off before I hop on the plane. Maybe it's because I feel like I am caught up on what...
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Reading List: The Lesbian Rights Movement and Feminism in South Korea
TweetIf you read this blog, I'm sure you are aware that it is rather focused on gay men. I want to apologize. I try to be inclusive, but there is so much more information about gay men than other...
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Breaking our vegetarian-ness!
TweetAaron and I were invited to lunch with Emo, Serry dog's mom, who owns a little teeny tiny convenience shop in our neighborhood. How adorable is Serry?! Man, we love this dog and she loves when...
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