Korea has been in the news a lot lately but I've missed a few of them. I just saw this one recently as it has been all over my Facebook newsfeed.
After more than 60 years the law that made adultery illegal in Korea has been changed. In the past adultery has been a crime that you could be convicted of and could serve up to two years in prison for.
Check out the full story on CNN.
Court rules: Adultery no longer a crime in South Korea
Formerly 'Kiwigirl in Suwon, South Korea'
Showing posts with label News. Show all posts
Showing posts with label News. Show all posts
Thursday, March 12, 2015
Thursday, October 23, 2014
Groove Article - Korean Punk Struggles Forward
I just read an interesting article in Groove Korea Magazine about the Punk scene in Korea.
I thought I would share the link with you here.
The article is called Korean Punk Struggles Forward and is written by Dave Hazzan.
Happy Reading!
Also it mentions this in the article so I thought I would reiterate here. The last show at the punk venue Club Spot will be on this Saturday 25th October. The club is closing down so if you have never been to a show in Korea this would be one to come to. Don't miss out.
I thought I would share the link with you here.
The article is called Korean Punk Struggles Forward and is written by Dave Hazzan.
Happy Reading!
Also it mentions this in the article so I thought I would reiterate here. The last show at the punk venue Club Spot will be on this Saturday 25th October. The club is closing down so if you have never been to a show in Korea this would be one to come to. Don't miss out.
Sunday, May 25, 2014
Korea in the News #9
A fire at the Goyang Bus Terminal has killed 5 and injured around 20 others today. This is very close to home as Goyang is the city where I live. Initial reports had the death toll at 7 but this has been changed to 5 as two were apparently revived with CPR. Links to some of the reports are below if you want more information.
Fire at South Korean bus terminal kills 7
Disaster agency corrects death toll from 7 to 5
Fire at South Korean bus terminal kills 7
Disaster agency corrects death toll from 7 to 5
Monday, May 19, 2014
Korea in the News #8
Korea is in the news again for another subway incident, a few weeks ago a subway crashed into the back of another subway that had broken down.
Today there was an explosion that has 'lightly injured' 11 people. See the link below for the full article.
This of course also comes after the ferry disaster that has gripped the nation since its sinking in April. Lets hope that bad things really do come in threes and this is the last of it.
Subway Explosion Lightly Injures 11 in South Korea
Today there was an explosion that has 'lightly injured' 11 people. See the link below for the full article.
This of course also comes after the ferry disaster that has gripped the nation since its sinking in April. Lets hope that bad things really do come in threes and this is the last of it.
Subway Explosion Lightly Injures 11 in South Korea
Wednesday, April 16, 2014
Korea in the News #7
This is terrible news in Korea today. A ferry sank on the way to Jeju Island, it was carrying around 350 passengers many of them high school students on a school trip. We can only hope that they find more of the passengers alive and are able to get them to safety.
Hundreds missing after ferry sinks
Hundreds missing after ferry sinks
Saturday, March 30, 2013
Korea in the News #6
Hmmmm should I be worried about coming back to Korea - my family is getting a bit anxious as I fly back in the second week of April.
North Korea declares war on South Korea
North Korea declares war on South Korea
Monday, January 28, 2013
Korea in the News #5
Korea was again in the news, this article highlights one of the problems that as foreigners we see here in South Korea constantly. The attitude towards animals is really low, I think a lot of it comes from the fact that they are just not educated on how to interact with animals. There are not many wild ones left and pets are expensive so many people don't have them. It means that they just don't know how to deal with animals and the emotional connection is lacking.
Burning dog sparks public outcry in S. Korea
One of my good friends (a lovely, educated woman who is a mother and principle of a private school) was telling me how she was once (a long time ago) given some baby rabbits from a boyfriend and she put them in her handbag to carry around. They of course died and she was very sad - I could not believe that someone could be so silly. Of course they died, they are fragile creatures - who in their right mind would put them in their handbag? But the thing is, as I came to realise, she did not know that - she had never had an animal before, had no experience with animals and had no idea what to do or how to look after them. What I and many of us would see as basic common sense just did not apply sadly.
Burning dog sparks public outcry in S. Korea
One of my good friends (a lovely, educated woman who is a mother and principle of a private school) was telling me how she was once (a long time ago) given some baby rabbits from a boyfriend and she put them in her handbag to carry around. They of course died and she was very sad - I could not believe that someone could be so silly. Of course they died, they are fragile creatures - who in their right mind would put them in their handbag? But the thing is, as I came to realise, she did not know that - she had never had an animal before, had no experience with animals and had no idea what to do or how to look after them. What I and many of us would see as basic common sense just did not apply sadly.
Friday, November 30, 2012
Korea in the News #4
South Korea and more importantly Suwon is mentioned in two articles that are on the New Zealand News website 'Stuff' today.
The first one is about Internet/technology addiction in children - as a teacher I see this all the time. If the kids have any kind of break most of them pull out their phones, you try and talk to them but they are too busy playing games. The article mentions a Suwon elementary school that has a policy where they take the phones at the beginning of the day and return them when the kids are ready to leave.
Article: South Korea to stem digital addiction from age 3
The second article is about the toilet museum in Suwon, one of the many fabulous attractions of our fair city. I have not been yet but it's on my 'To-do' list.
Article: Toilet park flush with success
The first one is about Internet/technology addiction in children - as a teacher I see this all the time. If the kids have any kind of break most of them pull out their phones, you try and talk to them but they are too busy playing games. The article mentions a Suwon elementary school that has a policy where they take the phones at the beginning of the day and return them when the kids are ready to leave.
Article: South Korea to stem digital addiction from age 3
The second article is about the toilet museum in Suwon, one of the many fabulous attractions of our fair city. I have not been yet but it's on my 'To-do' list.
Article: Toilet park flush with success
Friday, November 2, 2012
Monday, August 27, 2012
Music Monday #13
Music Monday today is the only one that I will be posting in August as I had a bit of a break while I was at home and then I was pretty busy with some extra classes when I got back to Korea.
Today's Music Monday is in honor of a great punk talent who recently and sadly passed away on the 31st of July. Those of you who are into punk will know I'm talking about Tony Sly - front man for No Use for a Name.
No Use for a Name were one of my favourite bands during my teenage years, I had the album 'Making Friends' and it got it's fair share of thrashing (along with some of their other albums but that one is the one I remember the best).
If you want to know more about his passing this is the link to the YouTube coverage by ClevverMusic, there was no cause of death released and I don't think there has been any updates since then. Very sad for his family, friends and the punk world in general - he was a very talented guy.
The song I'm showcasing here is one of No Use For A Name's songs from the 1997 album 'Making Friends'. It's called 'The Answer is Still No' but the video here is a bit of a different version - it's from a live show and at the beginning Tony says this is how NOFX made them play it on tour with them, it's a bit faster and more upbeat. Also please note there is some bad language in this video so if that's not your thing please don't watch it.
No Use For A Name - The Answer is Still No
Today's Music Monday is in honor of a great punk talent who recently and sadly passed away on the 31st of July. Those of you who are into punk will know I'm talking about Tony Sly - front man for No Use for a Name.
No Use for a Name were one of my favourite bands during my teenage years, I had the album 'Making Friends' and it got it's fair share of thrashing (along with some of their other albums but that one is the one I remember the best).
If you want to know more about his passing this is the link to the YouTube coverage by ClevverMusic, there was no cause of death released and I don't think there has been any updates since then. Very sad for his family, friends and the punk world in general - he was a very talented guy.
The song I'm showcasing here is one of No Use For A Name's songs from the 1997 album 'Making Friends'. It's called 'The Answer is Still No' but the video here is a bit of a different version - it's from a live show and at the beginning Tony says this is how NOFX made them play it on tour with them, it's a bit faster and more upbeat. Also please note there is some bad language in this video so if that's not your thing please don't watch it.
No Use For A Name - The Answer is Still No
Friday, August 24, 2012
Website Highlight #2 - koreaBANG
I found another cool website that I wanted to share with you. It's called koreaBANG and its a media information site. The full name is koreaBANG - Hot Internet stories, pictures and videos in Korea and it is apparently in association with another similar site called chinaSMACK (which I'm guessing has news and media from China).
So it's an English site but based on Korea and aims to bring any trending articles, viral videos or other such media from Korea to the English world.
The actual website is http://www.koreabang.com/ and I have put a permanent link in my list of useful sites on the side of the blog.
Check it out - it has lots of interesting articles and things if you are living in Korea or even just interested in visiting or just interested in Korea.
So it's an English site but based on Korea and aims to bring any trending articles, viral videos or other such media from Korea to the English world.
The actual website is http://www.koreabang.com/ and I have put a permanent link in my list of useful sites on the side of the blog.
Check it out - it has lots of interesting articles and things if you are living in Korea or even just interested in visiting or just interested in Korea.
Sunday, July 8, 2012
Korea in the News #2
Another article about Korea in New Zealand news.
This one is about a South Korean man who has been detained after visiting North Korea.
http://www.stuff.co.nz/world/asia/7235612/S-Korean-detained-for-unapproved-trip-to-North
This one is about a South Korean man who has been detained after visiting North Korea.
http://www.stuff.co.nz/world/asia/7235612/S-Korean-detained-for-unapproved-trip-to-North
Thursday, June 21, 2012
Korea in the News #1
An article from New Zealand news website - Stuff.
It's about a talk/talent TV show in South Korea that features both North and South Korean women.
http://www.stuff.co.nz/world/asia/7148656/TV-show-blurs-Korean-border
It's about a talk/talent TV show in South Korea that features both North and South Korean women.
http://www.stuff.co.nz/world/asia/7148656/TV-show-blurs-Korean-border
Sunday, May 6, 2012
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