The Japanese' Incredible Ability to Forget Their Past - Update 4

Today, Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed H. Res. 121, urging the Japanese government to formally apologize for Comfort Women. Here is the link to the text of the resultion, and here is the remarks of Chairman Lantos. The resolution will now go to the full house for vo...

Guide to Attracting Korean Men

Dear Korean, Out of curiosity, I'd like to ask - how do I make a Korean man love me? Imaforeignergirl Dear Korean, There is a Korean guy at my job that I talk to a lot during the day. We both seem to have the same interests and we seem to like being around one another. He's very sweet, smart as hell, a little shy and geeky and I've developed quite a crush on him. I know that this may be a gross...

Ask A Korean! News: June 25, 1948

Tomorrow will be the 59th Anniversary of the beginning of the Korean War. Korean War never affected America in the way that Vietnam War did, so it is often neglected in the annals of 20th century war efforts by the U.S. But it certainly had a profound impact on all Koreans’ lives, including the Korean himself. So let us all take a moment to reflect, and be grateful. Got a question or comment...

Ask A Korean! News: Environmental Damage Caused by U.S. Army in Korea

First of all, a disclaimer: the Korean admires our men and women in services. It sounds incredibly made up, but it’s true. Any job in which one risks one’s life to protect others is noble, and deserves all the praise in the world.That doesn’t mean the Korean can’t criticize the decision-making of the policymakers who tell those men and women what to do. I’m sure this distinction is unnecessary for...

Some Inaccurate Ancient History

Dear Korean, First of all, congrats on your graduation! Secondly, as a second generation Korean I have to admit that my knowledge of Korean History prior to the Korean War is practically nil. On the AZN network, they keep showing this miniseries called Jumong. Being part of the MTV generation brought up by Cliff's Notes and...

10,000 visitors!

Dear readers,As of June 12, 2007, 2:04 a.m., Ask A Korean! hosted its 10,000th visitor. The 10,000th visitor was someone from San Diego, who googled "asking a name in Korean".Thank you so much everyo...

Korean Language Series – Writing and Reading

WARNING: You should be able to see typed Korean language in order to fully read this post. If you are a Windows user, you can go to Microsoft's website and download the "East Asian Language Support". Ask your local computer nerd. Entice him with a woman and it will be easy.-EDIT 14 June 2007 11:52 a.m.- If you would prefer a more interactive guide, try this link: http://langintro.com/kintro/ Thank...

Ask A Korean! News: Sorrow and Outrage over Trinity River Accident

Welcome back readers, the Korean is now fully moved into his new place, and the Internet connection is up and running. While the Internet was gone, the Korean was working on a few drafts and they are almost ready to go. But this piece of news had to be reported first.Yesterday, near Dallas, TX, a Korean couple accidentally drove their car into Trinity River and drowned. The following is from Dallas...