A Giant Facepalm for Korean Papers
This morning while culling the news feeds, I came across this story from Japan Today: S Korean paper says A-bombs on Japan were ‘divine punishment’. The original article can be…
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Korea Marketing Mishap: Makgeolli
The other day, I shared my opinion why I thought the Hansik Globalization campaign was a failure. The TL;DR of it was that those in charge of its marketing don’t…
Video Rodeo: May 20, 2013
Good morning! I hope you’re off to a fantastic day! It’s Wednesday one more and that means it’s time for VIDEO RODEO! If you didn’t catch the LIVE show on…
Chosun Ilbo Calls Out Shinzo Abe
Recently Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe released a statement downplaying visits to the Yasukuni Shrine, saying, “Let me humbly urge you to think about your own place to pay homage…
Why Korea Sucks At Marketing Itself
Yesterday, The Korea Herald released the following article: “Hansik globalization project ‘utter failure’.” The article begins with “The National Assembly Budget Office on Sunday admitted that the ‘Globalization of Hansik’…
Dongtan to Everland – The Easiest and Fastest Way
Summer is here and that means some fun in the sun. What better place to do that in Korea, than Everland! Until recently, the best way to get to Everland…
Korean Hiking Markers
If you’re like me, nothing says summer more than a good hike. Strapping on some good boots, or in this past weekend’s case, my wonderful Teva sport shoes. While we…
PHOTO: Cheomseongdae Fun
Took this yesterday while out filming. Having a great time in Gyeongju! I will confess, this really was my first time doing a shot like this in the world- and…
Japanese Netizens Criticize Abe
While surfing the news sites recently this story from the Chosun Ilbo caught my eye. The story begins like this, “Akie Abe, the wife of rightwing Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo…
Collecting Tolls With Hi-Pass
This week on The Korea Blog, I’m talking about Korea’s electron toll collection system, the Hi-pass. Those that have known me for a long time know I love the open…
Yoon Apology Falls Short For Sexual Advance
***UPDATE*** In a breaking update from Yonhap, Yoon actually admitted to groping the intern during the internal Blue House investigation. You can read the full report here. Original Op-Ed The…
Namyang vs Lotte: What’s The Difference?
Earlier this week, a leaked video showing a Namyang sales person berating and forcing a distributor to purchase extra product surfaced on the Internet. You can read the brief here….
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