
Apr
22
2015
22
2015
❧ Should I write about this on my Korea blog?
A helpful flowchart to use when considering whether you should write about something on your Korea blog. Avoid making an ass of yourself!
Aug
22
2014
22
2014

❧ Obama speaking Korean – a history
A complete history of Barrack Obama’s attempts to drop Korean language phrases into his speeches, from his first presidential campaign to the present. With videos.
❧ Some lesser-known bows
A guide to the intricacies of some of the lesser-known bows of Korea – how context can turn a formal bow into an expression of honest gratitude, or an elegant fuck you.
Apr
22
2014
22
2014
❧ What not to say about the Sewol disaster
Some brief thoughts on the Sewol tragedy. This wasn’t something I intended to write about, but there is an idea going around that needed to be addressed.
❧ A trip to a hostess bar
Korean hostess bars are places where you are served drinks by attractive girls who will flirt with you. This is about a time I went to such a place with a good Korean friend, KH.
Mar
29
2013
29
2013

❧ English slogans of Korean cities: the complete list
An almost exhaustive list of the English language slogans of Korean cities – from Fantasia Bucheon to Just Sangju.
Mar
24
2013
24
2013

❧ What do South Koreans really think about North Korea?
Are South Koreans really unconcerned by North Korea’s threats and provocations? Or is there a more complex psychology beneath South Korea’s seeming unconcern?
Jan
15
2013
15
2013

❧ Are Koreans…? Part 2: abilities, sexuality, and random queries
Part 2 of the results of my playing around with Google’s auto-search feature. Are Koreans bad drivers? Easy to get into bed? Afraid of fans? All named Kim? The answers are here.
Dec
18
2012
18
2012

❧ Korean parliament fights – an election day special
In celebration of election day and Korea’s young democracy, I offer up this wonderful collection of videos of Korean politicians fighting with each other.
Nov
25
2012
25
2012
