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콩 밭 ㅔ (Kong Bat Eh) Korean Buffet, Nampo
TweetBy Emma O’FlynnWhen it comes to dining out in Nampo, budget vegetarian options are pretty limited. So this little place was a great find, even though it’s not strictly vegetarian. Located in the...
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Jungang Park
TweetBy Emma O’FlynnEver wonder about the thing-on-the-hill above Daesindong? A tower like structure poking above the tree line, with a Korea flag alongside it, can be seen from the neighbourhood, and...
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5 Ways to Deal with A Crisis When You're Travelling.
TweetI'm a big planner. Months before trips I get myself lost in corners of the internet, looking at other people's blogs and taking notes on what to do and where. This is much to Nick's dismay who...
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Love Motels are popular for short-term accommodation in South...
TweetLove Motels are popular for short-term accommodation in South Korea. They’re relatively cheap, ranging from $40 to $60 USD. Everything about them amuse me. Castle-like exteriors, interesting...
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How to Quit Your Job and Teach Abroad...Without Regrets
TweetFully airbrushed for the yearbook Teaching English abroad is a great opportunity in many ways. If you're an aspiring teacher it is invaluable experience that will shine brightly on your resume...
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Oh, and one more thing. *Advice about The Arrival Store*
TweetI’m home. Phew. That was a long flight.I’m ecstatic to be home. Everyone said it would be weird and strange and that reverse culture shock is a monster, but honestly it’s been pleasant so far....
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New episode! Learn Korean Ep. 33: "When"
TweetCheck out this week's new episode - Learn Korean Ep. 33: "When"Learn how to say "when" in Korean, and also how and when to use it.There's also a free PDF version of this lesson on the YouTube PDFs...
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English Speaking Competitions: All Status and No Substance (and Certainly No...
English Speaking Competitions: All Status and No Substance (and Certai TweetSo what is getting my goat in Korea at the moment? English speaking competitions. These little contests seem to be...
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Journalist Doing Science
Tweet Hello, my wonderful readers. Time for some shameless nepotism. You all should check out the blog by my lovely, beautiful friend Chantal. Her blog is called Journalist Doing Science and it's about...
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Another Queer Saturday
TweetI'm a bit late on the weekend festivities, so I'll only post about tonight. Sorry about that. Summer has gotten me out of the house and away from this blog. I'll make up for it on those super...
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Could Youth Protests Spread to Asia’s Corrupt Democracies?
Could Youth Protests Spread to Asia’s Corrupt Democracies? TweetJay Ulfelder and I had a Twitter conversation on this question in the last few days (here and here). But Twitter has such limited space,...
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Gounsa Temple – 고운사 (Uiseong, Gyeongsangbuk-do)
Tweet A look at part of Gounsa Temple from the main hall.Hello Again Everyone!!With my continued exploration of Gyeongsangbuk-do, I thought I would take a look at Gounsa Temple in Uiseong,...
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More Than Anyone Could Ever Possibly Want
More Than Anyone Could Ever Possibly Want TweetIt was 1983 when Costco first came into my life. The timing couldn’t have been better. After all, I was a rambunctious twelve year old living in a...
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How About Some Steamed Silkworms? 번데기!!
TweetBy Jen LeeWeird weather makes me feel weird. I am so not looking forward to the hotter months. I wish I stopped feeling weird.Despite my love for Korean food, I have been known to be terribly...
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More Dangerous than a Racist Baboon– A Week with Eugenics
TweetOriginally published on TheThreeWiseMonkeys.comBy Marie KulikAt Least the Baboon Can’t Speak…,I have just spent the last week in the company of a disturbingly-senior-at-a-Multi-National man who...
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Korea is: One Long-Termer Says Farewell
Tweet Originally Published on TheThreeWiseMonkeys.comBy John KayEditor’s note: The author is a long-time 3WM contributor and friend who recently left Korea after years on the peninsula.Korea is… not...
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The Eden Center: A Haven for Korea’s Highly Gifted Kids
Tweet Originally Published on TheThreeWiseMonkeys.comBy Hal SwindallForeign teachers in Korea are all aware of the rigorous daily school schedules of Korean children, many of whom continue with extra...
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Andrei Lankov on Sex in North Korea
Tweet Originally Published on TheThreeWiseMonkeys.comBy Andrei LankovBy Lee ScottWhen Communism still was a radical movement dominated by urban intellectuals, it took an unusually feminist position on...
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Dear Korea #090 - Sorry for the Wardrobe Malfunction
Tweet Argh, how embarrassing. Not only did I miss last week’s update (here’s a silly, sad comic to make up for it), but this week’s is also late. If it helps, I’ve been suffering all morning with a...
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Because Korean Kids Aren't Cute and Life isn't what You Expected
Because Korean Kids Aren't Cute and Life isn't what You Expected TweetOriginally posted on KimchiBytes.comWhen will this class end? Don’t people realize I have more important things to do this...
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