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Author: Brian Dye

I’m a blogger, writer, and urban explorer. I worked in South Korea’s ESL field for the 15 years. My one year contract turned, unexpectedly, into a journey!
Beyond Dirt Knees

KMK: Beyond Dirt Knees

October 22, 2012July 29, 2023 Brian Dye672Leave a Comment on KMK: Beyond Dirt Knees

We’re all a landscape of memory… Those are the words uttered by Ryan McKelvey during his personal performance piece “Beyond Dirt Knees”. His is an atypical coming of age story that reminds us are memories shape who are but not who we ultimately want to be. McKelvey delves into his past with a poignancy that […]

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DeEspresso Room

KMK: DeEspresso Room

October 15, 2012July 29, 2023 Brian Dye717Leave a Comment on KMK: DeEspresso Room

Editor’s Note: Sadly gentrification has pushed this place out! Closed. DeEspresso is a teeny tiny spot along the main HBC drag, but it’s a cozy place to chill with a cup of coffee in one hand and a kindle in the other. The make the most out of the space, strategically placing tables in just […]

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US Citizens Vote Oct 13

KMK: US Citizens Vote Oct 13

October 12, 2012July 28, 2023 Brian Dye728Leave a Comment on KMK: US Citizens Vote Oct 13

The US Embassy in Seoul will be hosting a voting event this Saturday October 13 in Yongsan Gu! If you haven’t done your absentee ballot then this is the perfect time to go vote and make your voice heard for the next election! Details are on the Photo! Time: 11 am to 3 PM Saturday […]

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Dojo

KMK: Dojo

October 8, 2012July 29, 2023 Brian Dye8841 Comment on KMK: Dojo

Sometimes you just need something different. Sometimes you don’t want to go out of your way to get it. Sure, I can find the beats I want to hear by going to Hongdae, but sometimes I don’t want to leave my hood to hear the music I want to hear. Now I don’t have to. […]

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Biking The Han

KMK: Biking The Han

September 24, 2012July 30, 2023 Brian Dye6622 Comments on KMK: Biking The Han

I love to bike. I would spend countless hours on my ten speed when I was a kid, just zooming around the neighborhood. These days I’ve I haven’t found the time to bike as much as I’d like, but when I do there’s only one place in Seoul I want to do it: the Han […]

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Top Ten Apps for Expats in Korea

KMK: Top Ten Apps for Expats in Korea

September 17, 2012July 29, 2023 Brian Dye12447 Comments on KMK: Top Ten Apps for Expats in Korea

I love my smart phone. It has become an indispensable part of my life. It’s practically attached to my hand. Armed with my I-phone and an army of Apps I’m practically Superman. Hungry? There’s an app to tell you where to eat and how to get there. Bored? A slew of games await to peruse and play. […]

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  • jim  commented on KMK: South Korea’s Classic Car Scene: Let's be real korea makes no classic cars they are
  • jim  commented on KMK: Pinkydoll’s Bizarre Viral World: Does she still do this? I can't find her on line.
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