So, the North Koreans have Shut Down the Kaesong Complex. Is...
Short answer: No.
Slightly longer answer: Well, who the hell knows?
One thing is certain here on the peninsula as of this hour. If the South...
Chinese glamour star shows off her hotness: The Korea Times
Ok, so this Korea Times headline isn't as good as last week's 'Woman gets totally hot by sickest car woofer stereo', but then again, it'll...
Travel Safety Tips: When Not to Flip the Bird
Giving someone the finger is never a polite thing to do, no matter the reason or how much of an idiot the recipient may...
Seven Years in South Korea… The More Things Change…
The folks here in the Southern half of the peninsula like to keep things moving, you might say (if you're prone to making massive understatements). As...
Conversations with Online Scam Artists: The Fake Hooker Scam
I've had a few interesting chats lately with people attempting the infamous 'Nigerian 419' scam, and one rather pushy individual in Mali who has...
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