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Korea 2011: Final Thoughts

Posted on May 18, 2011 by Mark
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This is me in Gyeongbokgung Palace, Seoul, in 2004… …and this is me in almost the same spot, in 2008… …and here I am again, on my last trip in 2011: Over the course of seven years, this part of … Continue reading →

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Japan: Nuclear Misinformation

Posted on May 12, 2011 by Mark

This is Japan, in early May: And this is also Japan, in late April: This may be hitting the point a little over the head, but it’s worth making: the earthquake, tsunami, and accompanying nuclear crisis are all really big … Continue reading →

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My Big Loud Korean Family Reunion

Posted on April 24, 2011 by Mark

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 →

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Dancing for Votes

Posted on April 22, 2011 by Mark

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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Traveling in Style: High Speed Rail in Korea

Posted on April 22, 2011 by Mark
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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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