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Korea was an independent kingdom under Chinese suzerainty for most of the past millennium. Following its victory in the Russo-Japanese War in 1905, Japan occupied Korea; five years later it formally annexed the entire peninsula. After World War II, a republic was set up in the southern half of the Korean Peninsula while a Communist-style government was installed in the north. During the Korean War (1950-53), US and other UN forces intervened to defend South Korea from North Korean attacks supported by the Chinese. An armistice was signed in 1953, splitting the peninsula along a demilitarized zone at about the 38th parallel. Thereafter, South Korea achieved rapid economic growth with per capita income rising to roughly 14 times the level of North Korea. In 1987, South Korean voters elected ROH Tae-woo to the presidency, ending 26 years of military dictatorships. South Korea today is a fully functioning modern democracy. In June 2000, a historic first North-South summit took place between the South's President KIM Tae-chung and the North's leader KIM Jong Il. To be updated

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By Proops
November 20th 2009

Lots of Yelling Asia » South Korea » Jeollabuk-do » Kunsan

Yesterday I woke up (not eating breakfast of course) and walked to the school. It was much warmer than the previous couple of days. I met David and we went to the hospital for round 2. Everything about the physical was the same as it'd be in the States so nothing to report there. Afterwards I went back to the hogwan. I was starving at this point so I went to the corner stop and got a Fanta then next-door to the restaurant that specializes in mandoo (dumplings). I wasn't feeling the dumplings though so I got some noodles -Soba. I [View Full Entry]

By Proops
November 18th 2009

Don't Eat Breakfast! Asia » South Korea » Jeollabuk-do » Kunsan

Last night I had my first class. It was a group of reallllllly quiet middle schoolers. They did not want to talk at all. It didn't help that it was one of my long classes (an hour). I had some lesson plans written up but due to lack of participation I got through it in about ten minutes. From there I basically just asked them questions and went around the room bullshitting for the rest of the time. Questions and bullshitting, that is my teaching style. Mrs. Cho - the head director of the school was sitting in on the class [View Full Entry]

By Tyrone
November 17th 2009

The most extraordinary piece of wit and wisdom that America has yet contributed Asia » South Korea » DMZ

Han River and the 63 building.
Supposedly the tallest building in Seoul (it's not anymore), named the 63 building for having 63 stories, sadly 3 of them are basement stories, so it's actually only 60 stories tall.

Saw my first set of Korean balls. And my second set. And my third. I gotta change gyms. It’s like watching Train Spotting every afternoon. I’m not sure how nature gets idealized as being this pure innocent system we’re destroying. I saw two cats play with and then brutally slaughter a mouse the other day. Vicious. In Colombia you couldn’t get on a bus without there being at least one really hot girl on it. There would also be at least one stunningly unfit lady on said bus. Feast and famine. Korea’s more like the communist Russia of physical attr [View Full Entry]

By Vero3
November 15th 2009

Seoul lantern festival Asia » South Korea » Seoul

Seoul lantern festival 001

This will be a short entry, it's more about the pictures than anything. This was a great weekend. Let me start by saying there is a serious cold front right now so the HIGH all weekend was about 36 degrees F. AAAAH! Anyhow, I had a rather uneventful week, nothing good or bad. I’m having a blast teaching my kids “Jingle bell rock” for the Christmas show. The accompanying dance is adorable and the kids are really enjoying themselves which makes me happy. What have I been up to? Well last Sunday I went to trivia with some friends. It was [View Full Entry]

By Kasia Stevens
November 15th 2009

Palaces and talent show and customs Asia » South Korea » Gyeonggi-do » Paju » Gyeonggi English Village, Paju Camp

Yum, Yum
You can get a real deal on a big bag of fish heads. (They make good soup)

Hi Folks, There are a few more pictures on this blog, so make sure you scroll down past the comment box as well as go to the second page of pictures to see the beautiful laterns. I want to share a few customs that I found interesting. I've heard that Korea has a high rate of traffic accidents, but I haven't seen as many as I see in the states. It may have something to do with the fact that red lights are a suggestion. Buses and cars can go through them if they think it is OK. It is a [View Full Entry]

By Shutterbug1218
November 13th 2009

Coming to South Korea... as an English teacher Asia » South Korea » Gyeongsangbuk-do » Gyeongsan

I wanted to revamp an old entry I did about coming to South Korea. There are many factors that affect what one should bring to SoKo when coming over to live for an extended period of time. If you are working for a private academy (hagwon), it is pretty safe to say that you will not be in the deep in the countryside. If you are headed to Seoul you will be able to find just about everything you need to live comfortably. The same is true with any of the other big cities: Busan, Daegu, Daejeon, etc. With that being [View Full Entry]

By mike dano
November 10th 2009

I'm rollin' up the rim to win! And I'm actually winning! Asia » South Korea » Gyeongsangnam-do » Yangsan

So every year Tim Horton's hypnotizes the nation with their Roll up the Rim to Win contest and people will go out of their way to get their cup of coffee that just might get them a free donut or coffee...if they are lucky. I, for one, have never had any luck with this contest and have become immune to it's power (besides the fact that I don't like being told that i'm a loser repeatedly! lol). I thought I was stronger than the rest in my ability to resist going, because I never won anyways. Well, this has all changed [View Full Entry]

By mike dano
November 9th 2009

Gyeongju, a museum without walls Asia » South Korea » Gyeongsangbuk-do » Gyeongju

Autumn in Gyeongju

Mike and I spent this past weekend exploring the city of Gyeongju, regarded by many Koreans as one of the most important cities in the country. Gyeongju is about an hour north-west of Yangsan and we got there by bus (the ticket for which cost a mere 3,700W!). During the Silla Dynasty (57 BC - 935 AD), Gyeongju was the capital of the country, so it holds many important remains of that period, so long ago. The weekend started with me being a little sick but we decided to make the trek anyways, because the beautiful colours of fall make this [View Full Entry]

By Vero3
November 8th 2009

Seolleung Tombs and Fall scenery Asia » South Korea » Seoul

Seolleung tombs 002

I have been seriously yearning for taking pictures of Fall scenery. Sure, CA has some signs of Autumn, but with all the trees here, I really feel like it’s Fall. One of my goals for this weekend was to go out and explore and take in the sights and smells of the season. So, Alison and I decided to go to Seolleung tombs, which are only about 30min away from home. As soon as we step inside, 2 Korean women offer us tours, along with 2 other foreigners. We gladly accept and join the group. The site is comprised of 2 [View Full Entry]

By TheAdventuresofRiedelJustice
November 7th 2009

Our House is a Very Very Fine House Asia » South Korea » Daegu

Photo 23

After another long delay we are back with new tales. Although the “honeymoon” phase of travel may be coming to an end, we are now enjoying the comforts of establishing a routine in a land that seemed as far from home as possible only a few months ago. When we are not working hard for the money taming the youngsters, we now spend our days playing Frisbee on Sundays with a local league, becoming regulars at our favorite local restaurants and making a circle of friends from here all the way to the southern hemisphere. These days we have been enjoying [View Full Entry]

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