Minggu, 31 Mei 2009

A Retrospective: Former President Roh Moo-Hyun, 1946-2009

Roh Moo-Hyun: an Unlikely LifeI do not believe that humans have a pre-destined path in their lives. I do, however, believe that when humans are born, they all have the most likely path for their lives. If a person is born to loving, happy parents with sufficient financial resources and enough care to educate and nurture, it...

Selasa, 26 Mei 2009

While the Korean was away for the long weekend, two huge events happened in Korea.1. Former President Roh Moo-Hyun committed suicide.2. North Korea tested another nuclear bomb.The Korean's thoughts will foll...

Senin, 18 Mei 2009

Ask a Korean! News: May 18

Today is May 18, the 29th anniversary of the May 18 Democratization Movement.29 years is not a huge number of years. America in 1980 was not really, truly different from America in 2009. Of course, there definitely have been some major changes, such as end of Cold War, September 11, significant advancement in gay rights, the...

Jumat, 15 Mei 2009

Protests in Korea

Dear Korean, This isn't a strictly Korean question, but whenever there is a protest in another country, they always show the police beating the crap out of the protesters and I swear they always show the same stock footage of a tear gas canister smoking, a kid wearing his scarf as a mask throws it back at the cops. But they...

Kamis, 14 Mei 2009

The Korean is so fucking pissed at the Lakers right n...

Selasa, 12 Mei 2009

Jumat, 08 Mei 2009

Ask a Korean! News: The Best of the Worst

Dear readers,The Korean receives a lot of questions. In the 2.5 year history of AAK!, the Korean has answered more than 1,000 questions publicly over the blog and privately over the email.Among those, there certainly are some questions that are total head-scratchers. The Korean simply deleted them at first, but at some point the Korean began to collect them for entertainment value. Now that the...

Senin, 04 Mei 2009

Ask a Korean! Wiki: Jobs!

AAK! is not just for learning about Korean/Korean American culture -- it is also your one-stop shop for beating the recession! Do you need a job? See the two questions below:Dear Korean,I'm looking for a Registered Process Server in Los Angeles County who speaks Korean. I've contacted some Korean Attorneys with no luck. Any ideas?DavidDavid ElliottExecutive Care Services7095 Hollywood Blvd. #1270Hollywood,...