Survive & Thrive in Korea
Chan woon Park has got to be one of my favorite directors. He’s the guy behind JSA, Old Boy, Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance, and my ultimate favorite Lady Vengeance. He also did a comedy called I’m a Cybor, but That’s Ok, which I never saw and have been meaning to download.Getting back on track, his […]
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You know, it never ceases to amaze me that I live in a city of so much poltical hijinx and exploits, clashes and demonstrations that hundreds can be arrested in a single day. And I wouldn’t even know it. In Central Seoul near City Hall seems to be where the majority of action takes place. […]
Continue ReadingDo you ride subway line number two? If you do then best be on guard against misanthropes out to grope you. According to the Chosun Ilbo, most sex crimes happen on subway line number two. What could it be about this seemingly innocous subway line that could be drawing such an unsavory criminal element? Well, […]
Continue ReadingDo you know where your ExPresident is? Sure, its not like we have an obligation to keep up with an ex, but when you spend so much time and life together its a gesture of courtesy to simply check in once and while to see how they are doing. So, you can imagine the surprise […]
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If you look hard enough you can find some great burgers in Seoul. You don’t have to settle for McDonald’s, Burger King, or Lotteria. Smokey Saloon is a step above such places, but not exactly on the same level as Jacoby’s and Star Burger. The Bad: Smokey Saloon is small. Tiny. Cramped. The space really […]
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f you’re in Itaewon searching for a spot to grab a bite then boy do I have the place for you. Just past the McDonalds and Starbucks you’ll come across Sunny Days. It’s a lovely little cafe serving up everything from homemade burgers to sandwiches, soups and salads. Though the menu isn’t that big they […]
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