Category: Korea
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Control Alt Delete: A Snapshot of Gaming Culture in South Korea
By Clark Rhodes In hindsight, maybe I should have played more video games when I was younger. In addition to riding bikes and building forts, I spent much of my childhood magnetized to a television, blowing into Nintendo cartridges, and surfing up and down Cinnabar Island looking for “Missing No.” If you don’t understand these…
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Six Years Until PyeongChang Winter Olympics 2018
As I watch a previously recorded version of the closing ceremony to a brilliant London Olympics (much better than the opening ceremony in my opinion), I am reminded that we have six years until South Korea hosts the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang. One wonders what to anticipate as far as opening ceremonies and mascots…
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MBC Labor Union Strikes End!
GOOOOOOD NEWS!!!! So it seems that the MBC Labor union has finally decided to end the 171 day strike they were on. The longest in Korean media history actually. Anyways, it’s only temporary, if Kim Jae Chul, the current head of MBC, isn’t removed during the August shareholder’s meeting, the labor union will probably go…
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Ballerina Park Sae-eun Joins Paris Opera Ballet 박세은 발레리나 파리 오페라 발레단
I just tweeted this, but feel it deserves a write up also. The Paris Opera Ballet almost never chooses a non-French member for their troupe! congratulations Sae-eun!! Maybe you can see her in Paris next time? Park Sae-eun has become the first Korean ballerina to become a member of the Paris Opera Ballet, one of…
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Let’s Wine–A review of the Dokdo Wine
<<Let’s Wine–A review of the Dokdo Wine by Toni>> <샌디에고의 바닷와 요리하기를 좋아하는 평범하지만 와인만큼에서는 민감하다! 귀여운 CPA, 토니씨가 맛본 독도와인> The aroma of Dokdo Winery’s 2008 Merlot was earthy with an enchanting crispness of espresso that drew me in. My swirl presented a gorgeous presentation with highlighted edges and a vibrant cranberry glow. My…
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Hangul Korean Language Event at CIBU (California International Business University)
This Monday, June 25th 2012, the California International Business University (CIBU) will be having a seminar about the Korean language Hangul. “It will be a small seminar, however, we have been trying so hard to put all the information about Hangul and its origin and meanings. We are honored to invite all of you to…
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Get your free copy! June issue is now available 샌디에고 중앙 잡지 6월호
Hi everyone! The June issue of Korea Daily magazine is now available on the newsstands of Korean markets and restaurants in Kearny Mesa. Free copy! You will see the KKonnect section that is the English content of the magazine– Hope you will find the read worthwhile! We plan on holding various events and gathering opportunities…
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San Diego Kpop Flashmob (샌디에이고 Kpop 플래시몹) Kicks Off New Summer Season!
The San Diego Kpop Flashmob (샌디에이고 Kpop 플래시몹) met today at Mission Beach to kick off their new summer season! If you don’t know who they are, the San Diego Kpop Flashmob consists of a group of dancers who simply love Korean pop culture. After hard work practicing and learning the dance moves of famous…
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