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A Walking Tour of the TDC Ville

» by GI Korea November 24th, 2008 at 5:02 am » Comments (0)

Here is a video that two brothers stationed at Camp Casey have posted of a walking tour they conducted of the TDC Ville in Dongducheon, Korea. more »

Itaewon Considered Loudest Place in Korea

» by GI Korea October 16th, 2008 at 10:15 pm » Comments (0)

Itaewon is a noisy place but I don't think it is any louder then other party areas in Korea like Myeondong which is my opinion is much noiser: Think it’s a ...more »

“Nothing Suspicious” On Itaewon’s Hooker Hill

» by GI Korea October 16th, 2008 at 5:49 am » Comments (7)

I find it comically ironic that the Korean police say they can't find any prostitution going on at a place named "Hooker Hill": South Korean police raided clubs on Itaewon’s Hooker ...more »

Kunsan’s A-Town to Become “International Culture Ville”

» by GI Korea October 14th, 2008 at 12:32 pm » Comments (7)

Forget Thailand make your international vacation reservations for Kunsan's old A-Town: Welcome to America Town, a tangle of narrow streets and neon lights where generations of airmen from tiny Kunsan ...more »

Oktoberfest 2008 Comes to Dongducheon

» by GI Korea October 8th, 2008 at 2:08 am » Comments (5)

For you all stationed in the 2ID area here is an event going on over the upcoming four day weekend that is definitely worth checking out: Oktoberfest 2008 is to be ...more »

Beaver’s Off Limits Again?

» by GI Korea July 23rd, 2008 at 9:07 pm » Comments (2)

While scam artists like Julie's Realty appear to be back in business, a eating establishment of high regard to USFK servicemembers in the Dongducheon area, Beaver's appears to be coming ...more »

Violence Against Foreigners in Hongdae Continues

» by GI Korea June 16th, 2008 at 12:00 pm » Comments (39)

If anyone is wondering why USFK keeps Hongdae on the off limits area listing, here is a perfect example why: At it turns out, Matt and another ...more »

Beaver’s in Toekgo-ri Back in Business

» by GI Korea June 6th, 2008 at 12:41 pm » Comments (12)

Good news for everyone in 2nd ID land, Beaver's in Toekgo-ri that was previously put off limits for underage drinking and a few other reasons is now officially back on ...more »

Details About the Beaver’s Off Limits Order

» by GI Korea May 5th, 2008 at 11:56 am » Comments (15)

More details about why Beaver's was put off limits has now been published in the Stars & Stripes: Beaver says the incident that ultimately led to the ban happened when a ...more »

The Secret Life of Juicy Girls in Itaewon

» by GI Korea April 21st, 2008 at 5:17 am » Comments (4)

What better way to start a Monday morning then by talking about juicy girls?  Courtesy of the great blog Korea Beat, an entire translation of an article in the Weekly ...more »

Comparing Red Light Districts in Korea

» by GI Korea January 31st, 2008 at 10:09 am » Comments (22)

With the Chosun Ilbo concerned about the "worsening" sex trade outside US military installations in Korea, I thought it would be interesting to compare what GI and Korean red light ...more »

Change Made to New Korean Won Note

» by GI Korea November 9th, 2007 at 1:41 am » Comments (11)

Due to the criticism of putting Shin Saimdang as the first female on Korean currency a slight change has been made by the Korean government. Fortunately one of my ...more »
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