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Haetae: Mythical Lion Beast of Korea

Wed, 05/15/2013 - 10:41 — Nomad Within

I finally figured out who this guy is. It’s Korea’s very own horned lion beast Haetae (or Xiezhi in Chinese). He can travel through time, breath fire, prevent natural disasters, and create a lunar eclipse by biting the moon.

According to Wikipedia, “Haetae sculptures were used in architecture during the early Joseon dynasty, as their image was trusted to be able to protect Hanyang (now Seoul) from natural disasters and to give law and order among the populace.” Today you can see Haetae sculptures at palaces like Gyoengbokgung in Seoul, and some homes around Korea. In 2009, Seoul chose Haechi (not sure why they changed the name) as the symbol of the city.

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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.

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Is It Still Shabu Shabu Without the Noodle and Rice Courses?

Mon, 05/13/2013 - 10:32 — JPD does ROK

I’m not sure. Since it’s only the second time I’ve had Shabu Shabu, and the other time there were noodle and rice courses, my experiences have fallen 50/50 down the middle on having them and not.

Still, whether or not Maru ShabuShabu in Nampo (on the second floor of the same building as Ashley’s, or, Old Country Buffet with Unlimited Wine) is authentic or not, it’s definitely good and plentiful. Hey, if you’re in the same building as a well-recognized buffet, you’ll need to step up your game.

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Meeting 11 – In The Alley (길목에서) Photo Gallery

Sun, 05/12/2013 - 17:25 — mmpkorea

 

For this meeting, we were personally recommended this not so well known location and we were pleasantly surprised. The makgeolli was super fresh and the food exceeded our expectations. In The Alley is a fantastic location for a rainy day makgeolli indulgence :)

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Wolhyang (월향)

Sun, 05/12/2013 - 17:12 — mmpkorea

 

Name: Wolhyang (월향)

Location: Hongdae

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Looking Up

Fri, 05/10/2013 - 23:43 — conor_o_reilly

You come to Korea from where I’m from and you can’t stop looking up. Always up. At the sky without so many rain clouds, at the trees forever in a constant pattern of change, and at the buildings which stretch above everything I’ve ever known. It takes a lot of concrete and steel to make a megalith as complete as the Korean urban space, and event then it never seems complete. There is always some mason tapping away at some finer piece chiselling another groove in the pursuit of perfection.

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Korea’s Best Subway App: Jihachul

Fri, 05/10/2013 - 10:43 — Nomad Within

It’s no secret that public transportation in Korea is fantastic. It has to be. It’s one of the most densely populated countries in the world. Horrendous traffic jams in the major cities happen daily. Want to travel by car or bus during the national holidays? Fugetaboutit! Take a plane or train. That’s it. Anything else and you are looking at camping on the highway.

If you’re going to surf Korea’s tubes, Jihachul (a.k.a. Subway Korea) by Broong Inc. is essential. According to their site, the app:

• Provides the latest subway map of Seoul, Busan, Daegu, Daejeon, Gwangju
• Has multi-language support: English, Korean, Japanese
• Provides timetable, transfer info, station and area guide
• Helps to find nearby stations from my current location
• Shares real-time user reviews about the area nearby stations using Tokaba

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

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

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Registration for 18th May Meeting OPEN!!

Wed, 05/08/2013 - 11:09 — mmpkorea
It’s that time again, and we are ready for some more fresh and delicious makgeolli! This meeting we are heading close to COEX to a little place called ‘Helen’s Kitchen’. [...]
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Danimgil Makgeolli Pub (다님길 막걸리)

Tue, 05/07/2013 - 22:56 — mmpkorea
Name: Danimgil Makgeolli Pub (다님길 막걸리) Location: Hongdae Reviewed by: Mama Julia & Mama Wangmin on 20th April, 2013 Thoughts: Danimgil is a casual and relaxed makgeolli bar with an [...]
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The Return of The World Famous (but all too infrequent) If I Had A Minute To Spare Global Caption Competition of Death and Love and Harmony

Tue, 05/07/2013 - 14:59 — conor_o_reilly

It has been over one year and six months since my last submission, and frankly I’m apologetic. But as a means of earning your forgiveness, I present to you the grand return of everyone’s favourite World Famous (but all too infrequent) If I Had a Minute to Spare Global Caption Competition of Death and Love and Harmony (yes, regulars will now not the World Famous (but all too infrequent) If I Had a Minute to Spare Global Caption Competition of Death and Love is now harmonious).

Imagine, December 2011 was the last time this competition graced these humble pages. It’s not because I don’t love you and your love of this wonderous competition, it’s just that I haven’t found the right moment captured by a humble lens, if I have bothered looking at all.

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Oh, Konglish

Mon, 05/06/2013 - 11:33 — JPD does ROK

Oh, “Konglish.” They try so hard, bless them.

Truth is, they probably don’t. I compared this one time with a Korean friend to when westerners get tattoos with some kind of foreign language to show how hard they are. Will it really matter if the Korean characters are a little off when you’re showing it off in, say, New Jersey? Think about it: dark and dork might be worlds apart in meaning, but in terms of them visually, they’re not so distant, are they? Exactly.

Here is a selection of gems I got just in casual shooting over the last several months. There will certainly be more, much more to come should I actually make an effort.

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Taste and enjoy your happy time.

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Had my first trip to Everland (에버랜드), Korea’s largest...

Sun, 05/05/2013 - 21:30 — fishstick
















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Not “Gay” Lovers, Just Friends

Sat, 05/04/2013 - 23:40 — chrissantosra

 

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Playing With My New Toy!

Fri, 05/03/2013 - 23:51 — conor_o_reilly

Yesterday I told you about my new toy.DSC_0005

Today with the sun shining and no pressing business, I ventured out into the wilds of Yeongtong-dong in Suwon and played with it. I won’t lie I’m still using it a little like a point-and-shoot, but I still can feel the difference. The focus is by far my favourite, as well as the texture of the photographs. I can’t really go into what makes them look or feel different, maybe it’s just that they look more real.

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