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Monthly Archives: June 2010

“THe Korean Wave” Wins 10 Magazine Video Poll

» by June 15th, 2010 at 9:11 am » Comments (4)

Here is the video that was voted the best in 10 Magazine's contest for the best amateur video promoting Korea: The video isn't that bad, but he has a long way ...more »

ROK Drop Korean Movie Review: Once Upon A Time In Seoul

» by June 15th, 2010 at 3:00 am » Comments (0)

Following the Korean War there was a large number of orphans left in the war's aftermath due to the devastation and accompanying loss of life that came with it.  I ...more »

Matiz for Sale In Itaewon

» by June 14th, 2010 at 11:45 pm » Comments (0)

Via the ROK Drop Classifieds, comes this car for sale in Itaewon: White colour MATIZ car, 1999′ Model, Petrol, 5 – Speed Manual Gear, Power Steering, Power Window, A/c, JVC CD Player, Tyres in good ...more »

Seoul to Find People Who Spit Out Chewing Gum

» by June 14th, 2010 at 4:29 pm » Comments (11)

Good luck with enforcing this: Seoul City is set to levy fines for the spitting of chewing gum on the streets as part of its efforts to clean up the ...more »

Picture of the Day: North Korean Ajummas

» by June 14th, 2010 at 1:00 pm » Comments (4)

Via One Free Korea comes this photo essay from TIME magazine. more »

North Korea Caught Illegally Broadcasting World Cup Games

» by June 14th, 2010 at 8:33 am » Comments (10)

If these guys didn't get punished for murdering 46 South Korean sailors do you think they have any qualms with illegally broadcasting World Cup games?: Amid a security standoff, North Korea ...more »

Former Marine Chuck Taliano dead at 65

» by June 14th, 2010 at 6:14 am » Comments (3)

A photo of him taken at Paris Island was used on recruiting posters for over a decade. Sgt. Chuck Taliano was awaiting an honorable discharge at Marine Corps Recruit Depot ...more »

The Greater Korean Republic Invades the United States In Latest Homefront Game

» by June 14th, 2010 at 4:18 am » Comments (9)

Via the Marmot's Hole comes what looks like an interesting game: What is sad about this is that there are plenty of Chinboistas in South Korea that would love nothing more ...more »

ROK Drop Weekly Linklets – June 13, 2010

» by June 13th, 2010 at 4:37 pm » Comments (8)

The Koreas The Wonder Girls are going to be used to torment North Korea? The North Koreans are not taking the threat of the Wonder Girls lightly. The North Koreans I guess could ...more »

Picture of the Day: The Na’vi Come to Busan

» by June 13th, 2010 at 11:50 am » Comments (0)

[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="500" caption="A model painted as a Na’vi character from director James Cameron’s film “Avatar” participates in a makeup competition at the International Beauty Olympics held at Bexco ...more »

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