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Japan? Hey, I thought this was supposed to be a Korea travelogue! Well, yes, but I’ve managed to break away from the motherland to visit a couple college friends living in Fukuoka (you can read about their adventures here) for … Continue reading
Saturday was the big day: about 30 relatives convened in Changwon to see us–more specifically, my sister, brother-in-law, and their baby girl Maren. I had met all of them before, so for me it was a chance to get reacquainted … Continue reading
File this one under “Sweeping generalization on one of the differences between American and Korean culture that I nevertheless feel comfortable making”: These women are dancing in a traffic circle for a candidate for some sort of elected office. I … Continue reading
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It’s raining here in Changwon today, so I’m taking advantage of the down time to fill in other parts of the trip. Changwon is located all the way in the southern tip of Korea, approximately 300 kilometers from the country’s … Continue reading
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Ok, enough of the touristy stuff. Ready to see the real Korea, the one that’s not a careful reconstruction of a medieval past or a glitzy techno present? Then come with me to Gwangjang Market, a bustling commercial center located … Continue reading
