Monthly Archive: July 2011

Test of Proficiency in Korean, Level 6

I took the Test of Proficiency in Korean (TOPIK) last month and I passed at the top level, which is Level 6. This test is the leading Korean counterpart to the various standardized tests non-English speakers take to prove their ability in English, such as the TOEFL and TOEIC tests....

This Translation Isn’t Perfect!

This Translation Isn’t Perfect!

A goal of any translation project should be “perfection”. But squeezing that last 2% out of a delivery can be a big chore, to say the least. I asked my brother-in-law in the newspaper business what they do to ensure perfection there and here’s what he replied: Hey Steven, Here’s...

Weekend Trip to Geoje Island (July 2-3, 2011)

(1 of 14) – Gyejok Mountain and the Yellow Earth Walking Path (2 of 14) – Country Walk (3 of 14) – The Old Gold Mine (4 of 14) – The New Gold Mine (5 of 14) – Gold Mine Area (6 of 14) – Horse Ears Mountain (7 of...

I Was Quoted in the Korea JungAng Daily About Entrepreneurs in Korea

I Was Quoted in the Korea JungAng Daily About Entrepreneurs in Korea

Here’s what I said in an article in the JungAng Daily on July 21, 2011 about foreign entrepreneurs in Korea: “Most foreign entrepreneurs are setting up businesses that support the international community. There aren’t many who are doing business in Korean society and serving Korean consumers,” said Steven Bammel, founder...