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Monthly Archives: December 2009

North Korean Defector Accepted Into Seoul National University

» by December 15th, 2009 at 6:50 am » Comments (9)

Here is a good story about a North Korean defector getting accepting into Seoul National University: A talented young former North Korean, whose dream for a university education was crushed as ...more »

Baby Selling Ring Busted In Malaysia

» by December 15th, 2009 at 2:43 am » Comments (0)

I'm surprised to see something  this weird happening in Malaysia of all places: They “hired” women and made them sleep with men. Nine months later, they would “harvest” the babies born ...more »

What They Won’t Tell You About the Infamous Hockey Stick

» by December 14th, 2009 at 10:40 pm » Comments (6)

Most everyone has probably heard about the infamous "hockey stick" that the global warming alarmists love to bring up, well here is what they want tell you: A whole lot more ...more »

Korea’s New Green Deal

» by December 14th, 2009 at 6:39 pm » Comments (5)

See even bulldozing. pouring concrete, and completely changing the natural environment can be considered as going green now: Last month, on a gravelly embankment of the Youngsan River here, President Lee ...more »

Picture of the Day: Lee Hyori Helping Poor Children

» by December 14th, 2009 at 1:00 pm » Comments (4)

[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="424" caption="Pop icon, Lee Hyori shows her caring side in a nationwide distribution campaign for children from impoverished families. Hoping to spread a little Christmas joy, the ...more »

Korean Government Releases Plan On How to Commemorate the 60th Anniversary of the Korean War

» by December 14th, 2009 at 10:13 am » Comments (5)

It is good to see that the Korean government is getting something organized in honor of the upcoming 60th Anniversary of the Korean War: President Lee Myung-bak will send a letter ...more »

Moving Marines to Kadena Airbase Not Realistic Option According to General

» by December 14th, 2009 at 6:55 am » Comments (18)

It looks like no one should expect the US Marines to be moving to Kadena Airbase on Okinawa anytime soon: Don’t look for Marine Corps helicopters to operate regularly out ...more »

ROK Drop Weekly Linklets – December 13, 2009

» by December 13th, 2009 at 4:43 pm » Comments (5)

The Koreas In defense of North Korea's censoring of the 2010 World Cup. A list on how to help foreigners adjust to life in Korea. A look at teaching on Korean islands. Group protests ...more »

Picture of the Day: Swarming Ducks

» by December 13th, 2009 at 12:52 pm » Comments (5)

[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="438" caption="Gachang ducks pay a visit to Dongrim Reservoir in Gochang, N. Jeolla Province. They dance up a spectacular scene in the twilight. Tens and thousands of ...more »

Sales of GM’s Volt Dependent On Gas Prices

» by December 13th, 2009 at 4:22 am » Comments (19)

So is anyone excited about GM's Volt yet?  As long as the company continues to be owned by the US government and their quality remains so poor I have no ...more »

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