Monthly Archive: September 2013
Food Over the Chuseok Holiday
Dinner before Chuseok and Chuseok day brunch.
Sapae Peak in Bukhansan National Park on the Day Before Chuseok with the In-Laws
Views of Euijeongbu and surroundings from Sapae Peak in the Bukhansan National Park north of Seoul. From the top, you'd never know that a highway has been tunneled through almost directly below. (Visit in Google Maps.)
I’m Pretty Sure This Korean Translation Error in the Google Android Interface Came from Google
I few weeks ago, I came across a Korean translation error on my new Google Android smartphone. At first, I thought it was a mistake in the Android interface itself, but in the end, I decided it probably came from the Chinese camera supplier and just got plugged in to...
Along Section 18 of the Chirisan Doollae-Gil (5 of 6) – Rice Fields Along the Way
The rice fields at this time of year, and after heavy rains, were particularly beautiful.
Along Section 18 of the Chirisan Doollae-Gil (4 of 6) – The Path Out of Gurye
North of Gurye, the path follows Seoshi creek. (Visit in Google Maps.)
Along Section 18 of the Chirisan Doollae-Gil (3 of 6) – The General Sunshin Lee Trail (aka Baekeuijonggun-Gil)
I was thoroughly confused about the path markers on this segment for quite a while before I realized that the Chirisan Doollae-Gil at this section overlaps portions of the Baekeuijonggun-Gil, which is a multi-section walking path from Suncheon city to north of Gurye. The signs for the two paths are...
Korea Business Tip – “Will Korean Skills Boost My Career Opportunities in Korea?”
Mastering Korean is tough and non-Koreans who have started learning sometimes get discouraged and question how valuable being proficient in Korean really is to their career in Korea. This is a question I’ve had some opportunity to ponder myself and I’ve reached a few basic conclusions. Quick Tips for Understanding...
Along Section 18 of the Chrisian Doollae-Gil (2 of 6) – Yongho Pavillion
This gathering place of local residents for resistance to the Japanese during the colonial occupation was restored about ten years ago and is still well-maintained. Yongho pavillion (용호정) is the site of periodic commemorative ceremonies. (Visit in Google Maps.)
