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South Korea’s Military Conscription Explained.
All Korean males between the ages of 18 and 30 must serve about two years in the Korean military, or longer in some alternate form of approved public service. As of late 2018 the length of service is gradually being lessened. The goal is… Continue Reading “South Korea’s Military Conscription Explained.”
The Unique Faces of Kpop.
How often have we heard the lament “but they all look alike” from those unfamiliar with Kpop? I’ve heard it a lot and I bet you have too, and I will admit that at first I had some trouble remembering who was who. But… Continue Reading “The Unique Faces of Kpop.”
2018 Teen Top Night In Texas.
Texas has seen a lot of Kpop acts come here in 2018, in fact November 11th saw Amber Liu in Dallas on the same night as Teen Top was in Houston. This has meant that many fans have had to make some hard choices… Continue Reading “2018 Teen Top Night In Texas.”
Jogyesa Temple Chrysanthemum Festival: In Photos.
Every year sometime between mid October and mid November the Jogyesa Temple holds its annual Chrysanthemum Festival. Last year we were lucky to catch it as we hadn’t actually planned it into our schedule. It usually lasts a few weeks so some of the… Continue Reading “Jogyesa Temple Chrysanthemum Festival: In Photos.”
Korean Banchan.
If you’ve been to a Korean restaurant you are no doubt familiar with all the little side dishes that come with your meal. Know as Banchan these side dishes can transform the whole eating experience. Korean meals usually have multiple components such as rice,… Continue Reading “Korean Banchan.”
BTS: Love Yourself Tour, Fort Worth.
BTS, arguably the top Kpop group in the world right now, held 2 shows this past weekend in Fort Worth Texas. I was lucky to get tickets to the Sunday night performance as both concerts sold out in minutes. I travelled up to Fort… Continue Reading “BTS: Love Yourself Tour, Fort Worth.”
A Look At Some Of My Favorite Kpop Dance Practice MVs.
Those of you who are on my Facebook page know how much I love dance practice videos, sometimes even more than the official music videos. So today I decided to share some of my favorites. This is by no means a ‘best of’ list,… Continue Reading “A Look At Some Of My Favorite Kpop Dance Practice MVs.”
A Quick Trip To Victoria, British Columbia: In Photos.
Although I usually focus on all things Korean from time to time I take a vacation both figuratively and literally. My last trip was to Alaska and this time I chose Canada. My daughter can only take limited time off so it was a… Continue Reading “A Quick Trip To Victoria, British Columbia: In Photos.”
Korean Ghosts.
Many Asian countries have a more intimate relationship with ghosts than we do in the West. Perhaps it has to do with with their traditional beliefs of ancestor worship, Shamanism, Taoism, Buddhism, etc. or perhaps it is their close ties to the natural world… Continue Reading “Korean Ghosts.”
Silla: Korea’s Kingdom of Gold.
Throughout world history there have been civilizations, such as the Scythians, the Aztecs and the Asante who were known for their gold, but another should be added to that list. The Korean Kingdom of Silla which existed from 37 BCE – 668 CE as… Continue Reading “Silla: Korea’s Kingdom of Gold.”
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