Friends or Foes? Korea vs. Japan
Korean people often describe Japan as a close but distant neighbor. Why is that? Why do some Korean people hate Japan and Japanese people? Are there solutions to put an end to this problem?
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Volunteers Attend Foreign Language School
Enthusiasm for foreign language learning enables learners to forget about their age
Korea-U.S. Free Trade Agreement
Arguably the most talked-about issue du jour in South Korea is The KORUS Agreement, or The U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement. Opinions vary widely on the subject, and indeed it is a highly polarizing issue for both countries.
Behind the Myth: Blood Type
Whether you’re a native Korean or a fresh-faced foreigner here for only a short while, you’ve likely heard the term “blood type” mentioned.
Pink Slime: What’s Your Beef?
With the enforcement of the KORUS Free Trade Agreement in March 2012, more American beef will be coming to Korean markets. But is it really 100 percent beef? Is it likely to be harmful for those who consume it?
Photo Essay: Master Su San Funeral Procession
Su San, the most revered Seon (Zen) Buddhist monk since Beop Jeong, died in 2012, and in a snowy funeral at Baegyansa, a temple well-known to Gwangju residents for its fall colors, streams, and ponds, hundreds of people paid their respects.
Environmental English: The EAEP Program
The EAEP is an attempt to graft a strongly pro-environment message onto the larger body of Korean education.
From Korea to Italy by Violin
Jaram has been diligently studying music since she was nearly four years old, and playing the violin since she was six.