Survive & Thrive in Korea
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 […]
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The popularity of cosmetic surgery is growing in Korea. Statistics show that almost half of the population of women in their twenties have had some type of cosmetic surgery. The growing trend of using plastic surgery to alter physical appearance comes from several sources. Media advertisements, Korean movie stars, easy availability and the affordable [[cost of eye lift]] and face lift procedures are causing a boom in the industry.
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This year for our field trip my winter camp decided on Hanhwa Resort. Specifically, because of the opportunity for the kids to get in a day of sledding. Skeptical, at first, my concerns soon dissolved away once I took my first run downhill! I hadn’t been sledding since my elementary school days and I forgot […]
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On September 9, 2010 Model Line celebrated thirty years of Korean fashion with a swanky party in Apgujong. Equal parts art space, management company, production house, gallery and cafe the folks at Model Line celebrated by highlighting the work of prominent Korean photographers. The work of Koo Bong-Chang, Kown Young-Ho, Kim Bo-Ha, Kim Gwang-hae, Kim […]
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This past October marked the 47th anniversary of the Suwon Hwaseong Cultural Festival. I participated in the festivities in conjunction with the folks over at Ariang TV’s Today’s Blog. The producer and cameraman filmed as I went about sightseeing and enjoying the events. Hwaseong Fortress has it’s origins back in the Joseon Dynasty. Constructed by […]
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On a recent trip to Hongdae I brought along my camera and decided to shoot the graffiti. I’d always noticed the graffiti in Hongdae. I can’t remember really spotting any everywhere else. Maybe a name tagged discreetly somewhere, but nothing as outlandish as what’s found in Hongdae. I have to say that often I couldn’t […]
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