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Funny, sad, and revealing answers to questions from Korean students.

I think most Native English teachers living in Korea really end up quite liking their students.  There are also many that despise them, but if you can build up a rapport with them I find they are really great.  I have always found that I am unable to do this with very young students of about 10 years old and younger, but have always enjoyed teaching the older students.  This was something that was the same back home in England when I worked in schools and coached squash.

Makgeolli Homebrew Resources

You know what’s great about makgeolli? You can make it yourself!  What we have been hearing ever since we began Makgeolli Mamas & Papas, is that people all over are homebrewing and having great successes!  We ourselves are no homebrewing experts, but the whole goal of MMPK is to share as much information as possible and connect all makgeolli lovers from expert to beginner.

So we have compiled our first list of links and resources to connect you to the world of homebrewed makgeolli!!  There are recipes, forums and diary blogs to get you started on your own makgeolli making project.  This is a work in progress, so if you have a blog, know a brewer, or have a recipe….don’t forget to send us an email at mmpkorea@gmail.com or comment below and share, share, share!!

Check out our Makgeolli Homebrew Resources!

 


In the evening on the 20th floor

I live on the twentieth floor of a regular apartment building in a fairly inconspicuous looking neighbourhood in Suwon, South Korea. It can be quite an ordinary day-to-day existence here. I walk to and from the local supermarket, my work, and a few relatively decent restaurants. It could be termed suburban bliss but with out the bliss, perhaps.

All this is forgotten somewhere between the hours of six o’clock and eight o’clock, depending on the time of year, when the sun starts to go down and is silhouetted magnificently by my fellow apartments, the construction work in the huge Samsung Digital City Complex, and the mountains and city beyond that. There are usually some nice clouds with compliment this display also.


Typhoon Sanba Heading for Korea

 

Here we go again. A few weeks after Typhoon Bolaven, a 'super typhoon' (Sanba) is forecast to hit Korea Monday as at least a category 1 or 2 storm.  


Vegan Powered Marathon

My First [?] Marathon

Unlike other people who have firm goals or charitable responsibilities to running the absurd distance of 42.195 KM, I really didn’t. In my ignorance, it appeared to be a realistic goal for someone who just started running. I didn’t even like running much.


LTW - Moon Dies, Pieta Wins, Korea>A+, & NK Coke


 

1. National


1) Unification Church founder Rev. Moon dies at 92

Rev. Sun-myung Moon died of pneumonia in Seoul at the age of 92. Born in 1920 in what is now in North Korea, he founded Unification Church in 1954. His church has gathered millions of followers all over the world, and his businesses involving real estate, publishing and even gun manufacturing have also flourished to the level of conglomerates. Moon’s Unification Church was much criticized by established Christian organizations because Rev.Moon declared himself at the messia. Though Moon was a staunch anti-communist, he made up with North Korea founder Kim Ilsung, Kim Jong-un’s grandpa, with a big hug with Kim in 1991. The leadership of the Unification Church will be transferred to his youngest son, Hyungjin (Sean), and the control of the businesses will be passed to his 4th son. Kukjin.


5 Awesomely Awesome Things: Kindergarten Things

Teaching Kindergarten can be stressful, it can also be awesome.  Just today I fake fainted, got a massage, was climbed on, and paid to make a craft.

So here are some Awesomely Awesome Things about Kindergarten.

1. Field Trips:


Hard Korea- Acting in Korea (TheSilkRoad.tv)

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Acting in Korea This video takes you inside J Academy, a renowned acting hagwon that has graduated a lot of prestigious alumnis and well recognized actors. One of the most underrated cultural aspects of Korea is cinema. If you want to see a good film, then Korean films cannot be overstated. It can be tricky to find a theater in Korea that provides English subtitles to these cinematic masterpieces, but the CGV theater in Yongsan is a sure bet for this highly-sought commodity. Whether it's a thriller such as Old Boy or a comedy like Kimsee Pyerookie ("Castaway on the Moon" is the English title) or a Korean take on an American classic like Good Guy, Bad Guy, Crazy Guy (Nom, Nom, Nom) -- an historical twist on The Good The Bad and the Ugly -- Compared to TV dramas, Korean movies are in a realm of their own, dynamic and at times dark, moving and emotionally charged. It is easy to see that film makers in Korea hold nothing back. In this video you can see how Korean actors are trained, honing their skills to perfection at the J Academy. Korea takes the art of acting very seriously, and it is an honored role to play in life. Watch as the TSR Family tries their hand at breaking out their thespian chops, re-enacting an intense scene from the film "Ajeossi." So, lights, camera and -- ACTION! Enjoy.
Time: 08:44

 


Strength of a Korean Judo Master

Being involved in the sport of judo takes a lot of guts.  To obtain technical proficiency, physical strength and stamina, as well as intelligent strategy requires a long term, sustained effort.  It is a sport that requires sacrifice, focus, and just plain guts.  To remain in "judo shape" over long periods of time is a truly difficult and challenging thing.  The master instructor of the judo school at which I practice in Busan, South Korea is a real-life example of this sacrifice and dedication.

One day I had brought my camera to class and before anyone showed up (other than the head instructor seen in parts of the video below) I asked if he would demonstrate some of the strength building exercises for judo.  He obliged.  He walked onto the mat cold and did some things I simply can't imagine being able to do.  In addition to this, he is 64 years old!!  Unbelievable.

A true judo master.
 

 


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