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Philippine Ajumma

Mon, 05/13/2013 - 11:40 — zeanra7

By Linda Arnaez-Lee
(Translation from Kinaray-a by Jose Edison C. Tondares)

“Getting a husband is like gambling. You never know if it is good luck or bad luck that will hit you. That is why it is better for you a get a husband from somewhere near. If your husband hurts you, you can easily run home. What are you going to do in Korea? It’s too far. Here, even if it is just a harvester that you marry, at least you are close to us.” These were the last words my father spoke to me when I asked his permission to marry a Korean.

“What? You are marrying a Korean? Why a Korean? Just where did you meet that guy? You have so many suitors and you pick a Korean? Are you sure about that?” All these questions from my friends and co-teachers in a public school where I teach were like rattling gunfire.

Let Me Tell You Something about My Korean Parents-in-law

Thu, 05/09/2013 - 01:50 — chrissantosra

Honey, Thanks for the Additional Calories! ^^

Sun, 03/31/2013 - 02:34 — chrissantosra

Reading List: The Wedding Banquet Revisited: "Contract Marriages" Between Korean Gays and Lesbians

Mon, 03/18/2013 - 22:47 — The Kimchi Queen

Published in 2009 in Anthropological Quarterly Vol. 82, No. 2, The Wedding Banquet Revisited: "Contract Marriages" Between Korean Gays and Lesbians is now available on JSTOR. The abstract:

This paper examines how Korean gays and lesbians negotiate South Korea's heteronormative system anchored in the heterosexual and patriarchal family through marriages of convenience ("contract marriages"). Korean gays and lesbians pursued contract marriages in order to fulfill their filial duties to marry, while maintaining their gay and lesbian lifestyles. Yet, in pursuing contract marriages as individuals but in the service of conforming to the family, they both reinscribe and transform the heteronormatie values of marriage, family, and children. They also challenge the Westernized model of the "out and proud" gay or lesbian.

Who Snores Now, Huh?

Mon, 03/11/2013 - 19:17 — chrissantosra

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Terms of Endearment

Mon, 03/04/2013 - 22:42 — chrissantosra

Last night, while I was doing my usual beauty ritual before going to bed, my husband said: “You know what, sometimes I forget your name.”

I turned to look at him, a bit amused: “That’s a joke, right?’

Toothbrush

Sat, 02/23/2013 - 02:14 — chrissantosra

For Your Viewing Pleasure: Solomon's Flash Mob Proposal 2012

Sun, 02/03/2013 - 21:20 — The Kimchi Queen

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I found this over at The Mexican and Prince and had to share. The author, Solomon, proposed to his boyfriend in Hongdae park via flash mob. Quite adorable. Watch the Korean bystanders' reactions; some are cheering along while the older ones seem a bit confused.

Dear Korea #068

Mon, 06/11/2012 - 17:43 — NabiChan

Oh no, another late update! I sincerely apologize for that. There were actually a number of reasons for this particular comic being delayed. I actually had to rewrite it a few times, and even had to deal with some resistance of posting the whole thing.

For many of us living in Korea, I’m sure we’ve grown pretty familiar with the seriously not cool “The Shocking Reality About Relationships With Foreigners” news report. If you’re not familiar with it, feel free to look it up. I can assure you that there is no shortage of blog posts and YouTube videos surrounding the whole issue. I actually found the video somewhat ridiculous, but was very saddened to find out that there are still people who believe it as the truth.

The Marriage Issue and Those who Fight for and Defend the Long Barbaric Act

Thu, 05/10/2012 - 14:22 — idlewordship

Dear Korea #062 - One Ring to Rule Them All

Mon, 03/19/2012 - 00:01 — NabiChan

This one took a little longer than usual to finish, which is why it’s a few hours late. On the bright side, I’m actually okay with how it came out. Gasp! Shock! Awe! Who knows how long that will last?

어머나! = It’s kind of like the Korean version of “Oh my gosh!”

Not Marrying the Wrong Woman is Better (Revisited)

Tue, 10/04/2011 - 16:35 — 3wm

By Jack Whitmore

Editors’ Note: 3wm is hearing stories about mental health issues of Koreans and foreigners who are mostly living in Seoul. We re-post this story and earnestly ask anyone who has experienced or is experiencing a difficult relationship–which might be effected by Mental Illness–to contact 3wm about telling your story. Confidentiality guaranteed. 3wmseoul@gmail.com

ARKpopPodcast #11 - Fandom Has Reached Critical Mass

Sun, 05/22/2011 - 02:36 — ARKpopPodcast

103:48 minutes (47.52 MB)

Episode 11 remarks the amazing return of my normal voice, and we tackle something a little dearer to our hearts in the Free Talk.

Download link for Episode 11

ARKpopPodcast - Episode 10 – My Brown Eyed Soul

Sun, 05/15/2011 - 06:46 — ARKpopPodcast

82:27 minutes (37.75 MB)

Dame Dr. Foxy Brown picked up a virus while overseas for her younger brother’s graduation, but we’re back anyway, fighting through the sound of my beleaguered voice. We hope you’re not thrown off by the new sound but rest assured that it will not last.

Is Divorce in Korea Finally Socially Acceptable?

Wed, 01/26/2011 - 18:53 — James Turnbull

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Sorry for the lack of posts recently, and the very short notice with this one, but in an hour from now (7:45pm Korean time) I’ll briefly be on 101.3 TBS eFM’s evening show, talking about the title topic. For the details, see here, and note that unfortunately you can only listen live on Internet Explorer sorry.


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