CNNGO recently published Kyle Burton’s 12 rules for expat life in Korea. I’m a little behind on the ripples through the Korean blogosphere. If you haven’t seen the reaction then you can check out what Roboseyo, Chris in South Korea, Paul Ajosshi, and Dave Willis each had to say. The general consensus is that Mr….
So, since last fall the latest jargon on the lips of the kids in SoKo is a cute catch phrase for certain young ladies. Now you wouldn’t necessarily say this to a girl, but when you’re talking about her with your friends you most certainly would! So, in Konglish Bagel Girl is: 베이 글 녀 베이 (baby…
NOTE: This guest post is from a member of Nanoomi.net, a community of writers, translators and Korea-enthusiasts who represent part of the diverse ecology of the Korean blogosphere. You can see more from Chris at Chris in South Korea. Life in Korea: 10 things to do instead of being jaded Define: jaded – “dulled…
You probably know by now that drinking is a big part of Korean culture. Alcohol is practically essential at after work gatherings with co-workers, socializing with friends, and dinners with family members. With so much consumption you can imagine things can get a little monotonous with repeated shouts of Gumbae as soju shot glasses rattle…
A new hip hop MV hit the scene in Korea today and it’s generating a lot of buzz. Marius is my black friend is a music video devoted to tackling race in Korea, specifically the reactions Koreans have to black folk. The video features the aforementioned Marius along with the rap duo 정턱과 쾌남들 whose aim seems…
Taboo. It’s a fun word to say that brings a small smile to my face every time. It usually conjures up mystical images of third world tribes engaged in some obscure secret rite. Of course in reality Taboos generally much more mundane though just as powerful in their affect on people and their lives. I’ve…
I am a bit late on this topic, nevertheless I thought I’d weigh in with my 100Won. Last January Hanopolis posted a piece on Korea’s decision to sign on to the UN Convention and Protocol relating to the Status of Refugees. This act opened the door for gays and lesbians, persecuted in their own countries, to…
The latest stir in the netisphere of Korea surrounds a teenage girl being attacked by an older woman on the subway. You can view the youtube video below at the bottom of the post. Done? Great. First let me say that it’s hard to judge these things without knowing the full context. What happened before…
