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Korean Students Speak... and the Social Media World Listens
Korean Students Speak... and the Social Media World Listens TweetWhile North Korea grabs attention from the the world with threats and missiles, South Korea has once again struck the social media...
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I finally experienced a Korean jjimjilbang (찜질방)! They are best...
TweetI finally experienced a Korean jjimjilbang (찜질방)! They are best described as large, gender-segregated public bathhouses. Admittedly, it was a little nerve-wracking because a good part of it is...
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Makgeolli Cocktail File – The Makmosa
TweetGot something to celebrate? Why not try our take on the Mimosa! We happened to have some champagne and orange juice in the fridge, so naturally we thought of throwing [...]Makgeolli Mamas &...
View ArticleReading List: Homophobia and the Snail Family in Korea: Reflections on...
TweetBack when I first got to Korea, I was fresh out of university and still in a very 'gotta learn everything' type of mentality when it came to Korea. I bought a lot of books that first year, and...
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A Seoul Spring on the Han
TweetSomething about being near water is simply relaxing. When the weather finally agrees to reward Seoul, Korea with a mild and sunny day after a brutally long winter people tend to flock to the Han...
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Some Thoughts on Education: Part 2
TweetIn Part 1 of this series of blog posts, I began my discussion of my experiences with educational privatization as an instructor at a Korean hagwon. You can link to that post here.In a best case...
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Back to Cali!
TweetWell, we've been back in the states after an overnight layover in Hongkong, a 24 hour layover in Korea and then one last 24 hour layover in Shanghai. We had plans to get out and see Korea one...
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Seoul Photo & Imaging Show 2013
TweetBeing a part of a huge event where pretty much everyone around you is a photographer in one way or another is an intense time. This year I was invited to attend as a member of the “press” which...
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White Day
TweetIt's good being a girl in Korea when White Day rolls around. White Day happens on March the 14th, exactly a month after Valentine's day, which is no coincidence. Apparently Valentine's day is...
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Another Queer Weekend
TweetThe bimonthly Backroom Underwear Party at Uniq is happening this month.If you are looking for something more intellectually stimulating, how about a lecture on homophobia? Sponsored by Solidarity...
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When it feels chilly at night, I make date and ginger tea (대추...
TweetWhen it feels chilly at night, I make date and ginger tea (대추 생강차). I chop dates and ginger, and then boil them in water with honey and pine nuts. It totally makes me feel like an adjumma (아줌마,...
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Da Tag Game.
TweetRULES:POST THE RULES. ANSWER THE QUESTIONS THE PERSON WHO TAGGED YOU HAS GIVEN YOU AND CREATE 10 NEW ONES. TAG 5 SUCKAZ AND LINK THEM TO YOUR POST. LET THEM KNOW YOU’VE TAGGED THEM. (Tagged by...
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Letter from Korea, April 2013
TweetSuwon, South Korea April, 2013Dear Ireland,I’m not sure if I should gloat but I thought I’d mention the fact that spring is in full swing here. I should also point out that that was an...
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Living Here During the North Korean Threats
Living Here During the North Korean Threats Tweet Initial ReactionSo America and the rest of the world are freaking about Korea. Is South Korea freaking out? Not at all. In these dangerous times,...
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Galmaetgil Trails 갈매길
Tweet The Galmaetgil trails span across Busan, about half of them wind along the extensive coastline, giving them the name “Seagull Path” in Hangeul. They explore all the best that this wonderful city...
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Charlie Brown Cafe in Busan
TweetWhilst on the never ending search for new things to do in Busan, I took a trip down memory lane last night whilst sipping on a mint hot chocolate. Amazing.We decided to go to the Charlie Brown...
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Feeding the North Korean Troll
TweetEnough is enough. Kim Jung Un this is for you:We’ve had enough of your unappreciative tone, and like a screaming and whining little misbehaving child, we are giving you exactly what you want; a...
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Yellow Dust (황사)
TweetOn a daily basis, I receive numerous concerned messages from friends and family about the possible nuclear attack from North Korea. Most advise (e.g. ask or beg) me to leave, but I’m staying cool....
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My Korean Judo Master on National TV (Korean only/TURN UP Volume)
Tweet Somehow the people of Channel A in Seoul, Korea got their hands on my video of my 64 year old judo instructor doing some of his amazing physical feats of strength. A variety show on this network...
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Back in the Game
Tweet Alex is a very cool and chubby chap. But immediately after his birth, the ethereal master switch that governs the daily events of the Farrand household was reset again, as it was when Baengy was...
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