Survive & Thrive in Korea
Howdy, boys and girls! I’m writing early in the AM because today, July 22nd, is a one in a one hundred year opportunity to catch a full fledge solar eclipse. So if you’re in South Korea pop outside at 11am and behold the galactic glory in all its wonderment. Though, be sure to take precautions. […]
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Have an intercom but don’t know how to use it? Tired of using it as a mirror or place to put restaurant menus? Then you’re in luck because I’ve translated my intercom just for you! Now you can buzz guests in instead of walking that extra two feet to the door! You can call for […]
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Ok, boys and girls, the week is up and I collected the best of the best from the entries to the KMK first ever Konglish contest! The competition was fierce but I picked out the top five for your consideration. You might have to click on the pics to englarge them to get the full […]
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So you’ve finally moved into your new pad in Korea. You throw your bags down, fall onto the bed, and prepare for a much needed nap to shake off the jet lag when you realize its much too cold! You find the thermostat on the wall, but who knows what those strange little symbols mean? […]
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Dol Janchi Korean First Birthday PartyIn Korea the first birthday of a child is a very significant event. It’s called “dol janchi” or in Hangeul: 돌잔치. In the not so recent past the mortality rate of infants was very low because of malnutrition and disease. So, as you can imagine, having a child make it […]
Continue ReadingEssential Korean: Taxi Tips So you’ve just gotten to Korea and you want to get from A to B without taking the public transportation system? Well, the subway rocks and the intricate bus system is even better but if you must take a taxi then you’re going to need the basics to help get you […]
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