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Monthly Archives: April 2009
Picture of the Day: Jeonju Church Vandalized
» by GI Korea April 13th, 2009 at 1:00 pm » Comments (0)
[caption id="attachment_12365" align="alignnone" width="318" caption="Jeonju's Jeongdong Cathedral, an historical property and one of the oldest Western buildings in Jeolla, was tagged with graffiti a few days ago. "][/caption] Via Brian in ...more »How Much Has Easing the Curfew Increased Criminal Incidents in USFK?
» by GI Korea April 13th, 2009 at 9:36 am » Comments (13)
Recently the USFK Commanding General Walter Sharp has ordered a mandatory weekend training period for all USFK servicemembers due to an increase in off post incidents after he had eased ...more »Korea’s Obesity Rate the Lowest In the OECD
» by GI Korea April 13th, 2009 at 7:41 am » Comments (12)
Here is something that Korea can rightfully take pride in: Korea has the lowest obesity rate among members of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development. The Strategy and Finance Ministry said ...more »Seoul to Soon Announce Joining PSI
» by GI Korea April 13th, 2009 at 5:35 am » Comments (0)
Now here is something that could really have some consequences for North Korea if Seoul actually fully implements it: The government will soon announce its full participation in the U.S.-led Proliferation ...more »US Army Suicides Drop But Pace Still too High
» by GI Korea April 13th, 2009 at 2:10 am » Comments (1)
Last month everyone that serves in the US Army knows about the robust suicide prevention training we had to go through due to the large increase in Army suicides in ...more »American Hostage Held By Pirates Rescued By Navy SEAL Operation
» by GI Korea April 12th, 2009 at 7:15 pm » Comments (20)
It is about time because this pirate circus was going on for too long: [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="300" caption=" FBI and USA government officials on the Maersk Alabama are seen at ...more »ROK Drop Weekly Linklets – April 12, 2009
» by GI Korea April 12th, 2009 at 3:59 pm » Comments (1)
The Koreas Maybe this is what was really behind the recent rocket launch, promoting North Korean tours. Be on the look out for rip off foreign restaurants in Itaewon. The State of the ...more »Picture of the Day: Hugh Jackman Likes His Korean Food
» by GI Korea April 12th, 2009 at 12:44 pm » Comments (0)
Waking up every morning at 3:30 to a regime of strict dieting and endless weight training is something even the most devoted actor would dread. But for Hollywood star Hugh ...more »Famous Opera Singer Forgets His Pants, But Show Goes On In Seoul
» by GI Korea April 12th, 2009 at 8:41 am » Comments (1)
You have to give him credit for continuing the show even if he didn't have any pants: Opera singer Bryn Terfel almost had to pull out of a recent concert - ...more »US Navy Sailor Rescues Drowning Child in the Philippines
» by GI Korea April 12th, 2009 at 7:32 am » Comments (0)
I wonder how much news in the Philippines this is making compared to other incidents? A U.S. Navy corpsman is being lauded as a hero for saving a toddler who ...more »
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