Archive for korea
A Fond Farewell
This is my last posting from Korea as at the end of this month I will be returning home to the United States. After nearly three years in Ulsan, it’s finally time for Amy and I to make the journey back across the Pacific.
So it’s with some trepidation then that we prepare ourselves for life [...]
Whaling in Korea
Ahead of this month’s International Whaling Committee meeting in Ulsan, I was curious about the history of whaling in Korea and why this sleepy little industrial corner of the Peninsula was chosen to host such an important and controversial event.
Turns out, for Koreans, the name Ulsan and the image of whales are nearly synonymous. This [...]
Gadget Paradise
Living in one of the most technologically advanced countries in the world brings with it certain advantages. As any gadget nut knows, shopping for tech toys in Korea is truly a dream come true.
A good digital camera probably tops the list as the most-needed gadget for any global expat, but an MP3 player is surely [...]
Torrent Time: TV from the Web
I’m going to preface this article by saying that if you are easily offended by issues of questionable ethics or of a dubious legal nature, then stop reading right now.
Good, now that I have your complete attention, I thought I’d steer the focus of my column away from Korea this month and towards another passion [...]
Exploring Korean Food
Certainly the biggest adjustment to make when living abroad is adapting to the local cuisine. Your taste buds often end up as the frontline of any foray into a new culture. Korea is no exception as the local food here can range from the mundane to the truly exotic.
Much has already been written about the [...]
