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Monthly Archives: October 2011
How Does the Seoul Mayoral Election Effect the US-ROK Relationship
» by GI Korea October 31st, 2011 at 5:05 pm » Comments (40)
Long time journalist Don Kirk who has covered news on the peninsula for decades thinks that it could mean that software guru and motivational speaker Ahn Cheol-soo may be in ...more »Picture of the Day: Downtown Pyongyang In 1930
» by GI Korea October 31st, 2011 at 1:10 pm » Comments (19)
Via Kernbeisser. In my opinion Pyongyang actually looks like a nicer place to live in 1930 than it does today. more »“Physical Clash” Possible In Korean Parliament Over the FTA
» by GI Korea October 31st, 2011 at 3:23 am » Comments (24)
I would actually be more surprised if a fight didn't break out in the Korean parliament in regards to the ratification of the US-ROK FTA: Fears of a physical clash at ...more »Korea Releases Chinese Boats That Were Illegally Fishing
» by GI Korea October 30th, 2011 at 8:23 pm » Comments (13)
The South Korean government has once again given in to Chinese pressure in regards the regular illegal fishing conducted by Chinese fishermen: It is said Coast Guard in Mokpo are scheduled ...more »Picture of the Day: All Smiles
» by GI Korea October 30th, 2011 at 1:00 pm » Comments (0)
[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="500" caption="She had some very clear eyes, but she just accepted 2 clicks... Samjiyŏn, or Samjiyŏn-kun, is a district in Ryanggang province, North Korea. It has its ...more »ROK Drop Open Thread – October 30, 2011
» by GI Korea October 30th, 2011 at 3:12 am » Comments (22)
Please leave anything want to discuss in the comments section. I hope everyone has a fun and safe Halloween. more »Is Seoul Mayoral Election A Sign That South Korea Is Taking A Turn To the Left?
» by GI Korea October 29th, 2011 at 5:09 pm » Comments (1)
It sounds like Korea may be going through its hope and change phase like the US did back in 2008: People in their 20s, 30s and 40s were united in Seoul ...more »Picture of the Day: On the Banks of the Yalu River In 1904
» by GI Korea October 29th, 2011 at 12:59 pm » Comments (1)
[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="500" caption="Banks of Yalu--Korean side. 'Yalu River or Amnokkang in eastern Asia, forming most of the boundary between North Korea and China. About 790 km (490 mi) ...more »Elderly Korean Parents Sue Kids for Financial Support
» by GI Korea October 29th, 2011 at 6:46 am » Comments (10)
I didn't even realize that this type of lawsuit action could be taken in Korea: There has been an increase in elderly parents suing for monetary support from their children, often ...more »Defense Secretary Saying US & South Korea Preparing For North Korean Provocation Next Year
» by GI Korea October 28th, 2011 at 5:45 pm » Comments (32)
From the S&S: The United States and South Korea will step up efforts to head off provocations and attacks from the North, the countries’ defense chiefs said Friday following annual security ...more »
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