Survive & Thrive in Korea
Nowadays, according to the Chosun, more Korean males have chosen to go where no Korean male has gone before! It seems that more and more Korean males are entering professions largely dominated by females. In today’s Korea, with high unemployment and diminishing prospects young men in their twenties and thirties are stepping into the world […]
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Well here’s the old look above. I went with some friends to Itaewon where they decided to get a trim. I thought why not and jumped in the chair. The barber had no clue what to do, so before he started to cut off sections of my hair I beat a hasty retreat. Feeling dissatisfied […]
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Contrary to popular belief the metrosexual revolution has not been stamped out under a parade combat booted ultra macho roughnecks, no sir, those guys just slap on their hair gel and slather on the body creme and then hide the bottles. However, in Korea there’s no need to run in shame if you’re a metrosexual, […]
Continue ReadingOver the weekend I went down to the river walk stream near city hall to partake in the St. Patrick day parade and festival. I didn’t know what to expect from a South Korean St. Patrick’s celebration, but I should have realized that the holiday would bring out the Irish in everyone no matter where […]
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You might not have known, but today, March 14th, is White Day in Korea and Japan. Last month on the 14th we celebrated Valentine’s day, but here, unlike back home, only girls give chocolate to boys. Now, on White Day, it’s the boys turn to return the favor. Throughout classrooms and business offices gals are […]
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Here’s my new home away from home. The apartment is in Seocho near Seoul University. I really like the area. Work is about a thirty minute walk so no more three minute jaunts like a had before. The apartment building is an officetel. I was psyched as before I just had a regular apartment. The […]
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