fireworks on the beach

Rollercoaster month

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April 25th 2010
Just a quick note...I can't even believe it's been over a month that I've been living and working here. There have been a lot of ups and also some downs. Most days I have those "I love Korea!" moments. They usually involve food...hahaha. The food here is amazing, not just Korean food, but also the markets! We made spring rolls last week and the fresh veggies were so cheap. I'm also trying t ... read more

Asia » South Korea » Gyeongsangbuk-do

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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... ... read more