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  • An-nyung America!

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    <<An-nyung America! Two students from Korea spend their last year at UCSD’s I-House. They share their most memorable moments.  UCSD의 글로벌빌리지 I-House에서 지난 일년을 보낸 한국 유학생들의 유학후기>>   by Jacklin Lee   There is no doubt that the United States is a melting pot of different people from all over the world. UC San…

  • “Fighting!” for SDSU Korean Studies Program

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    <<“Fighting!” for SDSU Korean Studies Program>> <<SDSU 한국학 프로그램을 위한 ‘파이팅!’>> <How SDSU’s faculty, students, and supporters are working together to establish an official Korean Studies Program> By Vong Phonsiri Jr.  What is it about Korean culture that has so many non-heritage people curious and captivated? Could it be the charm of those sweet yet…

  • Let’s Wine–A review of the Dokdo Wine

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    <<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…

  • San Diego Korean Language Exchange Organizer Robert Schultz

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    <<San Diego Korean Language Exchange Organizer Robert Schultz>> <How this Baek-in-saram (“white” person) because a promoter of Korean language learning in San Diego>  <매주 수요일 저녁만 되면 나타나는 “한국어 수다쟁이” 모임!  한국어 배우기 동호회를 이끌어온 로버트 셜츠씨와의 인터뷰>   An interview by Jini Shim    Jini: When did you first start this Korean language exchange…

  • Oh So Hot, Kimchi Jjigae 김치찌개

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    <<Oh So Hot, Kimchi Jjigae [김치찌개]>> <K-Pop 포스터에 끌려 들어갔다가 우연히 만난 그 뜨거운… Rhema 가 처음으로 김치찌개를 맛 본날> by Rhema Williams Today is the momentous day that I tried Korean food for the first time. Since I have no previous Korean food knowledge, where other to look than Convoy Street, a famous street…

  • KPOP 101: Breaking Down the Idol Group System

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    케이팝의 모든것: 메인보컬? 리드보컬? 막내? 케이팝 매니아 일라이가 분석한 아이돌 그룹들의 재미있는 구성 시스템>> <“When it comes to K-POP, it gets confusing enough trying to learn new names and faces.  When positions come into play, we can sometimes find ourselves lost in the terminology.  This is where I come in to make your job much…

  • Whoa, is this thing on?

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    Pleased to meet you.  I’m the newest member of kkonnect, Francis.  I was brought onto this team on a whim, prayer, and a couple boxes of choco pies.  I can’t resist those things, they’re so yummy! Background?  It’s pretty storied.  Fourteen years ago, I was a skinny teenager inspired by Tekken 3 to join a…

  • Now Reading: Eating Animals

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    I have been meaning to create a segment on KKonnect that introduces new music/books/film and more to the KKonnect readers. This will be a “Currently reading/listening to” sort of section. Many readers are familiar with Korean music/tv and other forms of entertainment so I won’t always talk about Korean things. However, I will do my…

  • Intro Questionnaire

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    – please introduce yourself! My name is Rhema. I currently go to Mesa college focusing on Biology. I am very interested in Korean culture and also Japanese culture. I have been studying the Japanese language for a little over a year now so I can speak, read, and write a little bit. My main korean…

  • I Barely Knew You, Jeonju 데이비드의 전주영화제 후기

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    I Barely Knew You, Jeonju An American Indie Filmmaker’s Travelogue to one of Korea’s best events for Cinephiles-Jeonju International Film Festival – (JIFF) By David Chien This was my first trip to Korea. I dislike going to a new country if it involves tour groups and shopping. I need real purpose. I require a more…