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- Great Job for New College GradsMany countries offer English jobs for college grads. South Korea is a great place to find such jobs. They offer furnished apartments, medical insurance and a nice salary. Teaching experience is not required but would almost guarantee a job.
- Everything You Should Know About Teaching in KoreaThis article begins a discussion about teaching ESL in Korea, starting with the salary and benefits, as well as the educational requirements. It is both a guide and a how-to piece.
- Kim Jong-il and His Death: The Nearly TruthThis article is an original analysis on the photos and press releases posted by Korean Central News Agency (KCNA). It aims to provide a nearly true answer to Kim Jung-il's death.
- North Korea Gulag and Political PrisonsGraphic details on what has gone on in North Korean prison camps.
The Cult of Personality Revisited: The Transition of Power in North KoreaThe unexpected death of the North Korean leader Kim Jong-il on December 19 from an apparent heart attack and the subsequent funeral ranks as a significant political event. The transition of power is a contemporary example of the "Cult of Personality."- Lost in Translation: My First Time in South KoreaSouthern California student travels to South Korea to study abroad. Korean? No. Speaks Korean? Check. Adventure? I think so.
- In Quotes: North Korea After Kim Jong Il"Dear Leader" Kim Jong-Il, North Korea's tyrannical strongman since 1994, died over the weekend. Embassies commented on the opportunity awaiting his successor.
Documentaries About Life in North KoreaYou've heard that North Koreans live in a secretive state with a cult-of-personality based around their 'Dear Leader,' but have you ever wondered what all that entailed? Watch these documentaries to learn more about life in this secretive nation.- Why North Korea Could Fall in an 'Asian Spring'New North Korean Leader Kim Jong-un faces a country ripe for failure. The results could kick off a regional round of revolutions in Asia similar to those of the Middle East this year.
- 5 Issues After the Death of Kim Jong IlOn Monday, North Korea revealed that Kim Jong Il died on Saturday from a heart attack, according to AP. The death of North Korea’s dictator has created concern about the current state of the country and its future leadership.
- North Korea Situation -- Meet the New Boss, Same as the Old BossA commentary on why the death of Kim Jong-Il represents a threat to the entire region near North Korea
- Death of North Korea's Kim Jong Il Raises Security QuestionsKim Jong Il, dictator of communist hermit-kingdom North Korea since the mid-1990s, has just died after years of ill health. His young son, Kim Jong Un, seemed chosen to take his father's place in Pyongyang...but will he? Will hardliners balk at this?
- Kim Jong Il's Passage May Bring Horror in Its Wake to North KoreaKim Jong Il, the dictator who misruled North Korea for the past 17 years, since his father, the previous dictator King Jong Sung died in 1994, has now himself died. An air of fearful anticipation has settled over North East Asia.
- Factbox: North Korea's Dictator, Kim Jong Il, Dies of FatigueKim Jong Il, North Korea's long-time dictator, has died at the age of 69, reports the BBC. Kim Jong Il's death was announced on the country's national television.
- South Korea: Is it Safe?If you are planning on traveling to South Korea, you may have the question: Is it safe? What should I be concerned about? Here is the perspective of a current South Korea resident.
- Dec. 13: Ice Cream and Violins Day, 20th Anniversary, North and South Korea End War, Pick a Pathologist Pal Day, National Cocoa DayIce Cream and Violins Day, the end of a war, pathologist pals, and hot cocoa.
South Korea: Medications to PackPreparing to teach or visit South Korea? Here is a checklist of medications you should pack.- South Korea Women's Health: Birth Control PillsWhat birth control pills are available in South Korea? How do I get the pills from a pharmacy? Here are the answers.
South Korea Ratifies FTA Agreement with U.S-Who Is Really Benefiting?Editorial piece about the U.S/South Korea Free Trade Agreement. Who benefits the most and was all the headache to ratify the deal worth it? Will both countries truly benefit from this new deal?- Korean Culture: Social EtiquettePlanning to travel to South Korea? Here are seven social niceties you should know before your visit.
Teaching in Korea: What to PackPlanning to teach in Korea and not sure what to bring? Here's a list to help you decide.- Teaching in Korea: EntertainmentPlanning to visit or live in Korea? Here are sources of entertainment unique to South Korea that you will find everywhere.
- Korean Culture: Business EtiquettePlanning to do business in South Korea? Here are business etiquette tips you should follow to help yourself make a smooth transition to a new culture.
- Teaching in Korea: Managing FinancesPlanning to live or travel to South Korea? From expenses to transferring money overseas, we have everything you need to know about handling money and costs when living or traveling in South Korea.
- South Korea Enforces No Gaming Law for Minors After MidnightSouth Korea enforces no online gaming law for minors from midnight to 6 a.m. A nation that advocates democracy and freedom of choice, much like the United States, has enacted a law that bans all minors, from 16 and under, from playing any online games.
- Experiencing Korea's DMZBelieved by some to be "the most intense border on earth", the tour of Korea's DMZ is an eye-opening experience for tourists. Learn about the USO tour and the DMZ.
- Go School in South KoreaThis is the first account of go training in South Korea, an ancient game popular in East Asia. In China, it is being used as a form of mental training. Probably the most popular board game in the world, it is unknown to many Westerners.
- Glory, Honor & LiesVeterans Day reprint of the history of the Black soldier in Korea...Glory, Honor & Lies
- Asia: “Juche” Self-reliance, Suggesting Fears and DesperationNorth Korea's concept of self-reliance is conterfeiting disguised as standard business practices. So long as it is ignored it survives, but if nations intend to stop this corruption, the conflict produces stress in a region no one wants to talk about.
- Gadhafi’s Death Increases Threat of WarGashafi's death could spark a ripple effect leading future conflicts. Is the United States to blame for this new threat?
- Obama and South Korea's President Lee Visit DetroitObama and South Korea's President Lee Myung-bak were in Detroit on Friday to talk about the U.S.-South Korea trade agreement that passed Congress on Wednesday. The duo made a stop at GM's Orion plant as part of their visit.
- Celebrating 60 Years of Miss Universe: 29th Miss Universe 1980 Seoul (Republic of Korea). History!The South Korean Organization offers all the Miss USA 1980 delegates an all-expense paid visit to Seoul to watch Miss Universe 1980. Thus, Arizona-born Jineane Ford...
Busan Train StationA picture taken at the Busan Train Station in South Korea.- Leo Apotheker, Lee Yoon Woo and Naver- South Korea's GoogleIf Koreans are using Naver (in the Hangul alphabet) and not Google, wouldn't it make sense as a company trying to tap into the Korean market to find a way onto Naver as well as, or perhaps instead of Google?
Traveling to Seoul, Korea: The History, Arts and Culture of InsadongInsadong is a popular tourist location in the Jongno-gu district of Seoul, Korea. Its main street is connected to varying alleys that people usually visit for shopping, touring and taking photos.
The Korean War: Humanitarian Heroes Fighting HungerNothing should ever be forgotten about the courage and sacrifice of those who fought in the war, and the humanitarian heroes who saved and changed the lives of a generation.
Best Day Trips from Pyeongchang, South KoreaAlthough the South Korean county Pyeongchang has plenty of tourist attractions, there is also a number of excellent attractions and places to visit outside of the county. Here are the five best day trips from Pyeongchang.- South Korea Vows to Make Classrooms Completely Digital by 2015In an effort to reduce waste and mainstream the classroom, South Korea plans to take all classrooms grades kindergarten through high school from paper to digital by 2015.
Travel Guide to Pyeongchang, South KoreaKnown for its beautiful skiing slopes and for being a popular skiing community, the South Korean county Pyeongchang offers tourists many attractions and events.- Three Potential Pitfalls in Pyeongchang's 2018 OlympicsWhile South Korea looks to be able to produce a stellar games in 2018, there are some hazards it will have to overcome to shine on the world stage. Read on to find out what they are!





