Define rockabilly: a genre of music, blending rock and hillbilly with blues, bluegrass, and country. A rockabilly band typically features a slap guitar, drums, and at least one other guitar (electric, bass, or acoustic), but may include other instruments as well. Popular artists include Elvis Presley and Buddy Holly, while the genre influenced artists from [...]
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Travel in Korea – Luke Warm iPhone App
Rob has written a well thought out piece on Korea’s almost constant seeking of some sort of brand for itself to promote to outsiders, but is always falling short because of it’s pigheadedness heavy handed approach(es)
Which is not to say there efforts aren’t well intentioned, and indeed the Travel in Korea’s (Is that the Korean Tourism Organisation [...]
Smartphone Transactions Getting Closer
You’ll remember earlier in February I was delighted by The Korea Times saying this:
Intelligent smartphones may end up rendered [sic] retarded by Korea’s crusty Internet regime.
In regards to the Financial Supervisory Service’s (FSS) insistance on using out dated unusable standards for security of smartphone related financial transactions.
The Hankyoreh has these words on the subject:
South Korea’s domestic [...]
Seoul’s Christimas Tree
Union of Catholic Asian News reports that “the city council handed over responsibility for it to the Christian Council of Korea (CCK), an umbrella organization of conservative Protestant Churches, in 2002,” and that “[s]ince then, the group has replaced the traditional star atop the tree, which is usually put up on Dec. 10, with a [...]
Bangs Head Against Wall for the Umpteenth Time
Look about the English speaking section of K-Blogland and you will encounter no end of posts on Korea’s crap record in punishing sex offenders over the last little while. For a start see Gusts of Popular Feeling, for a primer. Amazingly the Korean side of the Internet has also been up in arms of late [...]
Itaewon: Foreigner Ghetto or Rugged Charm?
From Matt Lamers at the Korea Herald:
…Reporter Adam Walsh is writing a story on reviving the push to get Itaewon on the list of areas to be redeveloped. It’s controversial. Some say Itaewon would greatly benefit from redeveloped streets, side walks and the influx of cash. Some say it could ruin its rugged character.
Would you [...]
Facial hair in Korea, Birth Order and two-handed goodness
Boys and girls (well, just the boys this time) it’s time to have the talk. Yes that talk. You may have noticed that your face is getting hairier. Well, I’m here to tell you that it’s perfectly natural. Don’t worry about it.
Just shave it all off in silence you filthy animal.
This week’s blog post deals [...]
Survey Much?
Over the last couple of weeks I have been running a survey in an attempt to see what’s going on in the Foreigner community here in Seoul.
It is a very small sample – though not restricted to E2 Visa holders it equates to about 1% of the 20000 Language teachers in Korea. Neither should it [...]
Chuseok Intensive Photography Session!
What are YOU doing for Chuseok?
Designed so ANYONE can come out of the session with specific knowledge — tips and tricks — to improve their photography. Also, it’s designed to expose you, through the tricks and tips themselves, to new and necessary knowledge in photo — a little of the Photoshop you need, a little [...]
Blood type beliefs in Korea
Ever wonder why people think you’re a jerk? Feel like you don’t fit in sometimes? Got a creepy old guy following you at night?
Maybe it’s your blood. Your blood type has a big mouth in Korea…so what’s your blood type telling people behind your back? Find out a new way to be discriminated against in [...]
Eating Dog, Fan Death, and Nervous Laughter in Korea
Sorry for the late posting – technical difficulties -_-;;
In case you missed it, direct your attention to these posts. Although the subjects have been covered before by countless bloggers before me, I’m hoping at least the photos will crack a few smiles. For the uninitiated, you’re in for a treat. Enjoy!
Dog – it isn’t for [...]
Presidents of South Korea – an overview and timeline
A brief history of the Presidents of South Korea. A short introductory read but worth a look.
crossposted at KC101
