Ask a Korean! Wiki: What to do with Anti-Japan Sentiments in ESL Classes?

Dear Korean,I am a Canadian living and teaching ESL at a Hagwon in Korea. With all the buzz about Dokdo lately, my Korean students have become increasingly outspoken about not liking the Japanese. I have learned about the history between the two countries, although I am obviously no expert, but these confrontations are really starting to bother me. The students seem angry when I choose not to answer...

The Obligatory Gangnam Style Post

Dear Korean,We've all heard it and we all love it, but what exactly is Gangnam Style and what makes it so popular in your opinion?Chris The Korean tried. He really tried to avoid the fad. He thought this was going to blow over in a few days, and everyone will feel a bit silly afterward. But no . . . Gangnam Style just kept coming on -- 273 million views and counting, appearances on network televisions...

Open Question Post: Traveling in Korea

One type of questions that the Korean receives frequently is questions about traveling in Korea. The Korean's standard answer is -- go buy a travel book. Most travel books about Korea do a fairly good job about introducing the country and giving the basics of how to get around. And unless you are planning to stay in Korea for...

The Mosquito Truck

Dear Korean,What chemicals are used in the mosquito fogging trucks and are they harmful to people? If so, why are they so accepted by Korean society?James M.If you don't know what James M. is talking about, this is the mosquito fogging truck that can be seen in Korea from time to time:The fog is mostly made up of kerosene, mixed in with a small amount of pesticide. (The ratio is around 300:1 kerosene...

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