Survive & Thrive in Korea
Head’s up to the Marmot’s Hole for posting an article from the Chosun about foreigners reacting to Korean invasions of personal space and other matters of etiquette. I know I have experience some cringe worthy moments during my time here. The most funny and eye roll worthy was the instance where I was having a […]
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That’s right, forget the movies or music or watching TV, in South Korea the excitement and attention of leisure activities is focused largely on online gaming. Millions upon Millions of Koreans play games online. I’ve blogged before about PC Bang rooms, but you have to experience it to really understand. These places literally cover the […]
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Here’s something you probably never give much thought to: trash or more specifically where to put the trash. In Korea it seems as if finding a sober salary man is easier than finding a trash can to drop the diet coke can you’ve been holding for the last twenty blocks. Finding a trash can is […]
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Over the weekend I attended my first Korean Wedding. The Couple in question are friends of my coworker, and they nicely extended the invitation to me.Contrary to popular belief, or at least my belief, South Korea’s religious population is about 40 % Buddhist and 40% Christian. This wedding turned out to be a Christian Western […]
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One thing you will notice immediately once you touch down in South Korea and begin wandering the streets are the ever present PC Bang signs. Whether in the storied windows, street signs, posters, flyers, billboards or glossy cards strewn about the street you’ll see advertisements luring you in. Step inside and you’ll find row after […]
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