Category Archives: Korean Media

Cool Heads Prevail at the Chosun in US Beef Editorial

May 5, 2008 – 2:24 am

In this editorial on the controversy over US beef imports and the recent related MBC program, the editorial staff at the Chosun put the danger of contracting vCJD into perspective:
미국 쇠고기 반대운동을 벌이는 세력들의 거짓과 논리적 모순과 위선(僞善)은 한두 가지가 아니다. 우리 국민 1000만 명 가까이가 매년 광우병이 위험하다는 미국과 유럽 일본 지역에 태연히 관광 [...]

By Sonagi | Also posted in Korean Economy, ROK-US Issues, South Korea | Comments (101)

FAN DEATH! It’s What’s for Dinner…

May 2, 2008 – 12:30 pm

As reported in two Chosun Ilbo articles, Koreans may be “going overboard” with mad cow disease. “PD Diary”, the famous MBC current affairs program, has claimed that 94 percent of Koreans have a “special” gene that makes them more susceptible to getting Mad Cow Disease vs. regular Americans or Britons (Canucks, Kiwis and Aussies were, [...]

By WangKon936 | Also posted in Korean Culture, Korean Economy, ROK-US Issues, South Korea, Stupid Foreigner Tricks | Comments (97)

Quiet Diplomacy or Just Fear?

April 22, 2008 – 2:27 pm

It seems that the Olympic Torch will be coming to South Korea on or around April 26 but the odd thing is that the only mention of this is by the JoongAng Ilbo article on “Athletes selected to carry the torch in North Korea“. Naturally the North Koreans will cheer for the torch (which [...]

By R. Elgin | Also posted in Korean Sports, South Korea, South Korean Politics | Comments (62)

Soyeon Yi, “CF Queen”

April 12, 2008 – 8:29 pm

Since the launch, things are really heating up down here on Earth. I’ve been getting extremely positive responses from non-Koreans to the Yi Soyeon videos, and I generally think the reaction amongst many Korean women is positive. My Ewha FLHS girls, for example, are enamored of her.
However, certain Korean netizens are forming an attack army [...]

By The Metropolitician | Also posted in Korean Culture, South Korea | Comments (1)

SeoulGlow #10 - Dinner With Soyeon (Part 3)

April 3, 2008 – 1:53 pm

It’s done. Now you can see the much-promised, much-delayed, final interview with Soyeon. I think that when you watch it, you might be able to see why I held onto it for so long — one reason was that I thought it would be most relevant around the time she went up, and the other [...]

By The Metropolitician | Also posted in South Korea | Comments (27)

RAS Lecture on the Reality of a Foreigner Practicing Korean Journalism and Early-Spring Tours

March 21, 2008 – 4:28 pm

Sun March 23rd: Juwang-san National Park and Jusan Reservoir Hike — A special treat for movie fans — the Jusan Reservoir is the scenic location for the movie “Spring, Summer Fall Winter and…Spring.” 30 willow trees more than a century old decorate this ancient reservoir, giving it a mysterious vibe. We’ll also tour other parts [...]

By sanshinseon | Also posted in South Korea, Travel | Comments (1)

Bravo your name!

March 14, 2008 – 12:02 pm

This is giving me a headache. You know somebody got millions of won to pitch an idea like that. Somebody should tell Samsung, KT&G, and others that if your name means everything it really means nothing. Besides, how the heck do you get “Challenge to the Top” from “C&T”?
UPDATE
Speaking of things that mean everything so [...]

By Dram_man | Also posted in Asides, Korean Economy | Comments (6)

St. Patrick’s Day in Korea

March 11, 2008 – 7:56 pm

Speaking of Irishmen in Korea, here’s the roundup of events for this year’s St. Patrick’s Day, brought to courtesy the Irish Association of Korea:

By Robert Koehler | Also posted in Ministry of Barbarian Affairs | Comments (7)

Documentary on Irish Missionaries in Korean War

March 11, 2008 – 7:42 pm

In Ireland’s Independent, Donal Lynch reports on a new RTE documentary on the horrors experienced by Irish missionaries during the Korean War. Give it a read, and you’ll recall I blogged a visit to two Irish churches in Chuncheon in January.
NOTE: Judging from the RTE website, it appears they’ve run two previous episodes (I, II) [...]

By Robert Koehler | Also posted in Ministry of Barbarian Affairs | Comments (0)

All Your Television Now Belong To Us — Ha, Ha, Ha

March 10, 2008 – 2:48 pm

Information and its dissemination is a very important thing since it shapes pubic opinion; opinion from which a democratic leader must take their cues from. As can be demonstrated in China, the control of information is synonymous to the control of a nation’s people and helps maintain their legitimacy (having an army with guns [...]

By R. Elgin | Also posted in South Korea, South Korean Politics | Comments (8)

Yep, same as the old boss

March 4, 2008 – 10:55 am

Many around me are disappointed I have not drank the Lee Myung-bak Kool-aid. Much like Obama-maina in the US at the moment, Lee is supposed to be “break” from the past, and more importantly is “different” then all before him. Somehow Lee is to waive a magic wand and cure all the problems with South [...]

By Dram_man | Also posted in Korean Economy, South Korea, South Korean Politics | Comments (44)

That Guitar Kid - Unplugged!

February 26, 2008 – 9:53 am

Ah, Pachabel’s Canon in D. Done by a Korean kid on YouTube. To the tune of 38 million views and counting.
[youtube]http://kr.youtube.com/watch?v=QjA5faZF1A8[/youtube]
Oh, yeah. I remember watching that video and just thinking, “You rock, kid.” Then The New York Times did a piece on him, his true identity was unmasked (or un-hatted?), and he rocked all the [...]

By The Metropolitician | Comments (43)

RAS Lecture on ROK Journalism and Late-Winter Tours

February 25, 2008 – 3:17 pm

UPDATE 2 (from Tom Coyner in the comment section): RAS Lecture on ROK Journalism CHANGED to N Korea Philharmonic Diplomacy venue & time CHANGED to Seoul Foreign Correspendents Club, Press Center 18 Floor, 8:00 PM
Tonight, Tuesday, February 26th: RAS-K Lecture-Meeting,has been changed due to B.R. Myers of Dongseo Univeristy and Ed Reed of The Asia [...]

By sanshinseon | Also posted in Korean Culture, Travel | Comments (5)

Nice to Get Noticed

February 23, 2008 – 10:14 pm

OK, it’s not the Chosun Ilbo, but it’s nice that someone noticed my AWSJ piece.

By Robert Koehler | Also posted in Korean Culture | Comments (26)

Journalists Wanted for Stories About Seoul

February 22, 2008 – 10:15 am

Seoul Selection is looking for professional journalists looking to do stories about the city of Seoul. From our Seoul Selection website:
Seoul Selection is looking for professional journalists interested in writing stories on the city of Seoul. Eligible for the Western press tour are print media journalists and travel columnists of established media companies in Europe, [...]

By Robert Koehler | Comments (28)

USFK Kicked Old Guys?

February 20, 2008 – 10:27 pm

OhMyNews reports that a US MP on patrol at Osan Air Base severely beat two old men on Feb 14.
According to the USFK Employees Union, two Korean base employees — drivers with the 51LRS — are now receiving treatment in a hospital after they were kicked by US airmen… while they were in handcuffs. A [...]

By Robert Koehler | Also posted in ROK-US Issues | Comments (23)

America: Paradise for Korean Sex Perverts

February 18, 2008 – 9:18 am

Alas, that’s not the kind of headline you’re likely to see gracing the New York Times, the Party Pooper points out.

By Robert Koehler | Also posted in Korean Diaspora | Comments (134)

RAS Late-Winter Tours and Lecture on ROK Journalism

February 17, 2008 – 6:14 pm

Upcoming Royal Asiatic Society - Korea activities of interest to M-Holers:
Sat Feb 23rd:  Fortune Tellers and Exotic Shrines Tour
On this tour, we will visit exotic shrines in Seoul such as the Dong-myo, Waryong-myo, & Guksa-dang shrines. Also we will visit the fortune tellers - be prepared with your birth-data and get your yearly fortunes told!  [...]

By sanshinseon | Also posted in Korean Culture, Travel | Comments (6)

More Expat Living

January 16, 2008 – 5:17 pm

More pieces in the Korea Herald’s Expat Living section — give ‘em a read.

By Robert Koehler | Also posted in Asides, Ministry of Barbarian Affairs | Comments (3)

I Wouldn’t Want My Folks to See That!

January 9, 2008 – 6:04 pm

One of the better headlines of the new year. (HT to reader)

By Robert Koehler | Also posted in Asides | Comments (1)

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