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Monthly Archives: May 2009

Camp Stanley Recognized for Best Small Commissary Award

» by May 21st, 2009 at 10:00 am » Comments (7)

This actually surprises me considering the amount of illegal activity in regards to blackmarketing that is allowed to go on here: Camp Stanley in South Korea has received the L. Mendel ...more »

Global Warming Faithful Conclude C40 Summit in Seoul

» by May 21st, 2009 at 8:01 am » Comments (2)

The global warming missionaries in Seoul this week have concluded their meeting: Mayors of major cities around the world yesterday adopted the "Seoul Declaration," reaffirming their commitment to reducing greenhouse gas ...more »

Team Searches for Korean War Remains Near Hwacheon

» by May 21st, 2009 at 5:38 am » Comments (0)

This is something that we are really good about, which when remains are found surviving family members are extremely appreciative: U.S. military excavators are hoping the discovery of human remains ...more »

Korean Adults Drink 74 Bottles of Soju A Year

» by May 20th, 2009 at 8:06 pm » Comments (10)

And the survey says, Koreans drink a lot: A survey has found that Korean adults drink an average of 110 bottles of beer and 74 bottles of soju annually. The survey ...more »

KTU Looking to Improve Their Image

» by May 20th, 2009 at 3:53 pm » Comments (4)

The KTU is looking for advice to improve their organization: A series of recent scandals involving its members has forced the progressive Korean Teachers and Education Worker's Union (KTU) to start ...more »

Picture of the Day: We Are All Prostitutes

» by May 20th, 2009 at 1:00 pm » Comments (2)

Via Neil Duckett. Note: Do you have a picture you think should be the picture of the day?  Post it here and the best pictures with attribution will be published on ...more »

US Raises Fuel Efficiency Standards, What It Means for Korea

» by May 20th, 2009 at 10:18 am » Comments (3)

This is what the new fuel efficiency standards in the US means for Korea: Fuel efficiency is once again the hottest topic in the world's automotive industry as the United States ...more »

Jackie Chan Helps Orphans In Korea

» by May 20th, 2009 at 8:53 am » Comments (0)

He may not be getting much love in Hong Kong or Taiwan right now, but Jackie Chan continues to be popular in Korea: Yet Chan (55) still feels affection for Korea. ...more »

Couple Arrested for Smuggling Korean Prostitutes Into Japan

» by May 20th, 2009 at 5:48 am » Comments (1)

The strong yen and weakened won is causing a surge in Korean prostitution in Japan: A 47-year-old man, identified as Kim, was arrested for brokering the passage of 57 women to ...more »

At least 98 killed in Indonesian military plane crash

» by May 20th, 2009 at 5:02 am » Comments (0)

The C-130 was carrying military members and their families. From AP- An Indonesian military plane carrying troops and their families crashed into a row of houses and burst into flames Wednesday, ...more »

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