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South Korean Local Government Elections June 4th 2014
Here in South Korea we have some upcoming Local Government Elections. Although not as big as the national / presidential elections they are still important and can lead to changes both locally and...
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Are Korean Internet Cafes (PC Bangs) Dying?
We now live in a world where the internet is available in basically every country and you’re never far away from a WIFI hotspot. However there is a related business which is in slight decline the...
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The War Museum of Korea in Seoul
There are many interesting Museums to visit in Seoul, one of the more popular is The War Museum of Korea. This museum contains exhibits relating to both historic and more modern warfare. It’s...
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Antique Korean Coin from 1078 (Goryeo Dynasty)
South Korea has a long and interesting history, and were there is history there are also antiques and souvenirs. On a recent trip to the historic area of insadong in Seoul we came across a street...
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Thoughts on Korean Themed Family Guy Episode (Candy Quahog Marshmallow)
This past weekend saw the airing of a Korean Themed Family Guy Episode (Season 14 Episode 10), official titled “Candy, Quahog Marshmallow”. Most of the episode was set in Seoul with the gags and...
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National Liberation Day in South Korea (August 15th National Holiday)
National Liberation Day (광복절) in South Korea (as well as North Korea) happens every August 15th. It’s a National Holiday in South Korea and therefore a day off for most (it’s towards the end of the...
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Homemade Korean Stamina Soju (aka 야관문술)
I will openly admit that I didn’t do any prior research into 야관문술 I just heard that it had a unique taste as well as a number of natural health benefits. However moving forward 18months a quick google...
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Renewing an F6 Visa (South Korea | Jan 2018)
Just a quick post sharing my experience and some important information for those renewing an F6 Visa in South Korea. I went through the process at the beginning of this month. Normally the F6 Visa is...
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Children’s Day in South Korea (어린이날) – May 5th
Just a quick post to explain about one of South Korea’s bigger National Holidays Children’s Day or 어린이날. Children’s Day has been a National Holiday in South Korea since the 1970’s and was observed...
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SoSungJu Makkoli: Zodiac Challenge (소성주 막걸리)
Just like anywhere in the world life can get a little dull, stressful and/or tiring. For many of us a cool cup of Makkoli (Korean Rice Wine) can help alleviate those issues and often start the weekend...
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