The Koreas

• A serial killer that killed churchgoers was arrested in Gwangju.
• Muan isn’t exactly the first place I would think of to have a Chinatown.
• Is the Boryeong Mud Festival Un-Confucian?
• 8 Reasons Korean Women Go For Western Guys.
• Misuda: Foreign Men Suck.
• Lee Myung-bak’s wife made a boo-boo at the Vaticant.
• Some tips for Non-Caucasians trying to get a job in Korea.
• Two foreigners in Itaewon were arrested for selling guns.
• The relationship between Myanmar and North Korea continues to grow.
• Seoul Searcher wonders why the Korean media has to copy reports of what foreign media writes about Korea?
• Some thoughts on horn usage in Seoul.
• Anyone eager to buy some Cyworld apps?
• I think if Kim Jong-il really did get this in the mail he would in fact have a heart attack.
• I would want a whole lot more than 38 million won if a doctor did this to me.
• Is the world “oriental” derogatory towards Koreans?
• Who are those beggars on the Seoul subway?
• Hyundai trying to take advantage of “Cash for Clunkers” program in the US.
• If you get tired of seeing people in hanboks, here is away to experience real Korean culture.

Japan

• Fukuoka and Pusan launch Asia Gateway campaign.
• Another reason to like Kyoto, Mai Nishida.
• A giant Gundam has been constructed in Japan.
• “Tatemae Honne” of Michael Jackson in Japan.
• I didn’t realize that the Shinto religion practiced fire walking.
• Ever wonder how long it takes a geisha to put on makeup?
• Can anyone guess why the Japanese Internet has been slowing down at night?
• A different kind of foreigner has invaded Osaka.
• I hadn’t realized some Japanese soldiers decided to stay in Burma after World War II.

China

• Even the Chinese got jokes about North Korea.
• Is Hong Kong implementing a “Racism Policy”?
• The Marmot has proof on why China is evil.
• A Australian man is being held in China for espionage after a mining deal goes sour.
• Buddhism is now apparently thriving in China after the government loosened religious controls.
• It is interesting that medium sized city in China has a government office building bigger than the US Capitol.
• Latest update on the Urumqi Mass Incident.