The Korean Way

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March 5th 2012
After twelve months in Korea, a list has been written. Observations on everything. All are sweeping generalisations, and there are exceptions to every single one. But. . . . There are no bins on the streets. There is no litter on the streets. I have no idea where it goes. Koreans hate Japan. They hate China. They hate North Korea. They love the idea of America, but aren't quite sure why. ... read more

Asia » South Korea » Gyeonggi-do » Gimpo

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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