Survive & Thrive in Korea
The 63 building is the third tallest building in Korea. It was built back in 1985 and stands 817 feet high making it the one hundred and twentysecond tallest building in the world. The building itself is really a must see. It’s a beauty and still stands relevant against the new organic ultra modern buildings […]
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Valentine’s Day is here and in Korea it’s a time for copious candy eating and giving. However, my students pressed it upon me that on Valentine’s Day only girls are supposed to give candy. So bascially the boys in class sit back and wait for the chocolate to come rolling in. I tried to explain […]
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One of Korea’s most significant cultural monuments, namdaemun, burned to the ground earlier this week. The tragedy has been all what my students will talk about. Namdaemun is supposedly the number one monument in Korea and a source of great pride. Namdaemun was a 610 year old national treasure. A suspect has come forward and […]
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Finally! I found this out on the Chosunilbo website. There have been so many movies I have wanted to see, but really didn’t bother because there were no English subtitles. Well that’s all ending with CJ Entertainment introducing new Korean films with English Subtitles at the Yongsan theater complex! Now you can rush out and […]
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Today is the first day of the Lunar New Year Holiday, also known as Chinese New Year. The streets are pretty deserted with people off and about on their vacation holidays. Even the subway system seems desolate which is unusual since every other time I feel like I’m trapped in a sardine can. I’m […]
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Super Tuesday is upon us and in a matter of a few scant hours we will see who takes the biggest lead in the race for the Democratic Nomination. 22 states will be going to the ballot box and I can’t wait to start hearing some results. Of course since I’m so far ahead […]
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