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Life in Korea: 10 things to master while living in Korea   by   chrisinsouthkorea

If you've just discovered Chris in South Korea or you're new to Korea, welcome. 'Life in Korea' posts are aimed squarely at you - to my more...

Little Ideas Glued Together   by   soleilgirl

Last night we had our thinking caps on.
Hot Dog Catalogue Vol.4 - SOOOOOOOON!

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The Guardian’s 10 Rules for Writing   by   kissmykimchi
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The Illusion of Democracy in South Korea   by   AlexTeacher
When compared to its northern brethren, South Korea seems to be the epitome of democracy. However, simply being better than a dictatorship does not...
울산 Ulsan   by   GurlASyst

5 Sep 2009, Wanting to enjoy the beautiful, sunny summer weather before it...

Turning my box into a home   by   johnfindsajob
I finally got a table...
Best and Brightest (dedicated to Anti-English Spectrum)   by   pieceofmeat

Here's my new punk rock song, inspired by that the wonderful Korean dude who stalks teachers and says that we're spreading AIDS.

Destination: Gongsanseong (Gongju)   by   chrisinsouthkorea
Affair with a button, Dongguk University...life in Korea   by   AlexTeacher
So far today I have been asked if I have been to the doctor/hospital yet 4 times. It is only 9:15am and I arrived at work promptly at 8:40. People, I...
Kiss My Kimchi Needs You!   by   kissmykimchi
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Re: Kushibo and visa reform   by   chrisinsouthkorea
Question from a reader: university jobs, TOPIK tests, and TOEFL certifications   by   chrisinsouthkorea
A reader writes in:

hi Chris,

i've been reading your blog for a few months now and I found it to be
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Snow Days in Korea   by   AlexTeacher
At 7:24 I got a phone call this morning from the co-worker who handles my administration paperwork and such.

Her: Hi Alex!  This is Mrs...
La neige tombe sur mon nez ...   by   soleilgirl

When I woke up this morning and saw snow everywhere I got very annoyed and went back to bed. I grew up in Canada and have seen...

Re: 'modest proposal' on visas   by   chrisinsouthkorea

It seems the ever-popular Brian in Jeollanam-do has been keeping up with my humble...

Little Luxuries   by   soleilgirl
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Broken Windows   by   busanmike
OMG! Gays in Korea!   by   AlexTeacher
If you've been in Korea for any length of time, you've probably heard this from someone you know or work with: there are no gays in Korea.
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National Test=Desk Warming in South Korea...   by   AlexTeacher
Apparently there is some sort of national testing going on today in school. I have no idea what it actually is, all I know is that it means I'm desk...
The Bear Made Me Do It   by   soleilgirl
!!! SURPRISE !!!
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Baby Starves, Parents Play Online Game   by   kissmykimchi
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