• Must read post on North Korea’s Camp 16 and the Mt. Mantap nuclear test site.
• Some thoughts on Korea’s first voting in of a non-ethnic Korean member of the National Assembly.
• Here is another Korea guidebook I will need to check out.
• I wonder if this Samsung gadget is better than my Roomba?
• What is Korean and what is North Korean?
• Probably not the best choice to hire on the police force.
• Interesting analysis of how the Korean media is portraying white and Asian foreigners.
• Most mixed race kids in Korea consider themselves Korean.
• Another scandal about forced sex in the Korean entertainment industry.
• Has anyone seen this Oreo breastfeeding ad in Korea?
• Some nice pictures from Suwon Hwaseong’s Janganmun Gate.
• The Korean cure for hangovers.
• At least one person thinks that North Korea deliberately blew up their rocket.
• Apparently Newt Gingrich thinks everyone in Korea should own a gun.

Japan

• Viewing cherry blossoms in the Fukushima exclusion zone.
• Will Tokyo purchase the Senkaku Islands?
• It looks like North Korea will use Japanese wives as leverage.
• If anyone tries this let me know how it goes.
• Gaijin CEO’s of Japanese companies.
• JSDF participates in international humanitarian relief exercise.

China

• I’m sure the irony is not lost on the Chinese complaining about the Japanese building up their military force.
• Famous western suburbs appear in China.

The Koreas

• Is Christina Cha on Survivor: One World hated on the island because of racism?
• The Associated Press is now shilling out a North Korea propaganda exhibition in New York.
• Here is another view on the AP bureau in Pyongyang.
• Here is the fallout from the recent South Korean elections.
• Interesting viewpoint on pro-Japanese collaborators.
• Why foreign men are not big fans of jjimjilbangs.
• Does anyone have any good book recommendations for someone looking to learn more about Korea?
• Doesn’t look like much has changed at the Geoje-do POW Camp.  You can read my prior posting on the camp here.
• Here is a different take on the Cheonggyecheon in Seoul.
• Hanging out at Korea’s only LGBT-affirming Christian congregation for speakers of English.
• Are conditions right forPerestroika and Glasnost in North Korea?
• North Korea’s new international tourism campaign video.
• Here is also some footage of the failed North Korea rocket launch.
• I have never heard of male celebrities promoting bras either.

Japan

• Are the US military problems in Okinawa because of a rivalry between the Air Force and Marines?
• Japan’s first Arab sumo wrestler.
• Is the ex-Japanese Prime Minister a propaganda tool for the Iranians?
• Has anyone taken a ride in these new Japanese taxis in New York?
• Japan’s suicide forest.

China

• The story of the high ranking Chinese politburo member Bo Xilai and his ties to the murder of a British expat is really something.
• What North Korea’s rocket launch has to do with a Chinese farming village.
• The “Chinese iPhone”.
• Did the Chinese government censor the movie Titanic?

• Interesting read about journalism in North Korea.
• Explaining why Koreans like to say their country has four seasons.
• Congrats to another K-Blogger having a baby.
• Chris in South Korea has his last posting with some nice pictures from his trip to Cheju-do here.
• What kind of cell phone charms do Korean couples use?
• Some interesting historical context about the Industrial Trainee System used to be migrant laborers into Korea.
• The true origins of pizza.
• The number one article on Naver is about a taxi driver that is suspected of murdering a woman.
• So who would vote for Lee Myung-bak for President of America?
• It sounds like these are some dentists to avoid in Korea.
• So what does a Korean-American, a sex offender, murder, and Austin Powers have in common?
• North Korea has opened a rail line from Rajin to Russia.
• Well that was nice of Google.
• ZenKimchi has been quite busy this summer shooting a television series for the Arirang Channel.
• This samgyeopsal restaurant sounds pretty good.

Japan

• It looks like the Occupy Tokyo protests are not really catching on.
• The nuclear fearmongers in Japan have been hit with a setback.
• Anyone interested in buying a foreclosed property in Japan?

China

• Who made the 2011 Chinese Film Festival poster?
• Does Mitt Romney understand China and East Asia issues?
• Here is a round up of some China/North Korea related news notes.

The Koreas

• Update on Korean court decision in regards to the constitutional rights of former comfort women that could effect Korean-Japanese relations.
• How to enjoy a jimjilbang.
• Check out this nice Buddhist temple by the sea.
• Discussing public displays of affection in Korea.
• Fraud and Korean online dating.
• Money Today responds to the foreigner bus incident.
• Here is an MBC translation on the foreigner bus incident as well.
• Kushibo responds to Metorpolitician about the foreigner bus incident here.
• 3WM has a good round up of links on the bus incident as well.
• Did Track & Field athletes molest two women in Daegu?
• North Korean markets are overflowing with food?
• More claims that North Korea is attacking the computers of North Korea researchers.
• What Qaddafi’s fall means for North Korea.
• The British Ambassador to Korea has some advice for those thinking about getting involved with drugs in Korea.
• The photographer did a good job getting these cute baby pictures.
• Speaking of babies congrats to another K-blogger having a little one due.
• Fans of Eric Benet will be happy to know he is coming to Korea this month.
• Discovering Seoul’s Dongmyo Shrine.
• Using technology to enhance your hike in Korea.
• A look at the effects of the EU-Korea FTA on the wine industry.
• A comparison between Japan and Korea.

Japan

• Analysis of the new Noda administration in Japan.
• Here is some more about Prime Minister Noda.
• Prime Minister Noda has only been office a few days and he already has a scandal on his hands.
• Here is the story about a real life super hero in the UK known as the British Ninja.
• Here is an article about how honest many Japanese were about the earthquake and tsunami disaster.
• This is an odd stat, more Japanese than Americans have a favorable view of America.

China

• Adam Cathcart takes a closer look at what Chinese “democratic” reform really means for Tibet.
• Reevaluating Ai Weiwei.
• A brief history of Chinese porn.  (NSFW)

• Sexual assault is on the rise in Seoul’s subways.  What is causing it?
• North Korea’s new slogan, “Look to the world with your eyes, and keep your feet planted on your land.”
• How western women can make themselves attractive to Korean men.
• Very interesting read about immigrants and integrating into society.  It is advice that someone should give these folks. 
• Does anyone think that the Korean authorities will actually stop the sexualizing of young women in the media?
• Here is an OhMyNews hatchet job article on English education in Korea.
• Riding the Ocean Rail Bikes.
• Some nice picture of the black bamboo forest and some other sites in Gangneung.
• A mother daughter research team is looking for survey data and oral histories from Korean transnational adoptees interested in participating in their research.
• Does President Obama want to kill Pororo?
• Korea’s Killer Robot?
• Some nice pictures of Soedaemun and Seoul’s fortress walls.
• Is it time to support an insurgency within North Korea?
• It looks like there isn’t going to be as many homes built in Pyongyang as expected.
• North Korea is looking to sell rare earth minerals. 
• A stiff penalty for 30 years of cheating for this ajushi. 



Japan

• The Fukushima nuclear disaster’s effect on the Shinto religion.
• A look at Japan’s wild boar problem.
• Lady Gaga advocates for Japanese tourism.
• Another Hooters! is coming to Japan.
• Things may not be so harmonious in Japan after the tsunami as many are led to believe.
• I guess this shouldn’t be surprising but TEPCO is blaming the nuclear reactor failure on the US.
• Many questions still left unanswered about Japan’s food supply.

• Have you ever wondered what kind of questions would be on a exam for a North Korea focused college class?  Well Adam Cathcart has the questions for you to look at.
• If you are wonder what The Korean thinks about the Vote For Me Because My Is Korean Video, here you go.
• So what ever happened to Korea’s royal family.
• A list of the 5 places in Seoul not worth visiting by tourists.
• I didn’t even know Korea had a Postal Museum, but it actually looks pretty interesting.
• Korea’s new progressive standard bearer.
• Is there a problem with short skirts in Korea?
• The Myeongdong stabber has been arrested.
• I’m not surprised that many Korean sex criminals decide to become taxi drivers.
• Statistics of DPRK migration to the United States.
• 3WM is back after fall out from their recent ATEK expose.
• The North Koreans are up to their old cyber attack tricks again.
• No matter how many times I see it, Konglish is still funny to see pictures of.
• Is there a makgeolli renaissance going on in Korea?
• Why is the Talmud popular in Korea?

Japan:

• Pressure is building on the Obama administration to shift their Okinawa troop policy.
• Mark Steyn’s comments/joke? about Japan’s tsunami response do seem inappropriate.
• This shouldn’t be surprising but the meltdown at the Fukushima plant has been confirmed.
• Did this TEPCO plant worker really not die from radiation exposure?
• Here is a link to a Q&A on the dangers of radiation from Fukushima.
• Why is Justin Bieber’s stage crew refusing to go to Japan?

China:

• Three recent speeches on US-China relations.
• Are Islamic countries the next big market for Chinese goods?
• This Chinese guy can paint extremely well considering he has no arms.
• Chinese netizens react to Bin Laden’s death.

• Anybody interested in wearing these Hitler Walkers?
• If you are looking for some funky Korean themed shirts, here you go.
• General Sharp was recently in Washington, DC stating the obvious.
• First radiation from Japan, than yellow dust from China, and now this from North Korea.
• I wonder why Lee Myung-bak’s wife is suddenly showing interest in refugee issues?
• A day in the life in Korea.
• Here is a nice collection of post-liberation pictures of Korea.
• You won’t believe where the world’s fastest growing mobile market is.
• Progress on North Korea’s underground runway continues.
• Wonsan’s markets continue to grow.
• South Korean government takes action against North Korean women trafficked into prostitution.
• Ambassador Stephens knows how to keep busy.
• Radioactive Rain Day in Seoul.

Japan

• Has Japan’s lost decade been found?
• Why did Japan raise the Fukushima nuclear crisis to a level 7?
• Radiation in Tokyo falls to pre-disaster levels.
• No more rodeo monkey in Japan.
• Confirmed, a Darwin Award candidate.
• A US Marine Corps NBC response team has arrived in Japan.
• Other US troops have helped Japan reopen Sendai Airport.
• Could another ethnic Japanese become the President of Peru?

China

• Bob Dylan plays it safe in China.
• China bans time travel?
• Mother stabbed at Shanghai Airport and only a foreigner helps.
• It looks like the Tiger Mom’s parenting paid off.
• One Chinese man has the world’s most expensive dog.

• Did Eric Clapton play in Pyongyang?
• Has Ask A Korean gone subscription only?
• Japan set to renounce claims to Dokdo?
• Does anyone want silicon breast implants that look like Dokdo?
• Is this the end of “Dokdo Is Ours!”?
• An interesting look at 1970′s Korean films.
• A look at the North Korean refugee community in the UK.
• It looks like more North Koreans could be heading to Russia for logging.
• Here is a good update on the various things going on between North Korea and Europe.
• Kadafi’s forces in Libya are reportedly running around with North Korean made weapons.
• Find out which Korean alcoholic drink is illegal in California.
• If you ever wondered what Koreans eat at a funeral, here you go.
• “Twonkle, Twonkle Little Star” to a donkey?
• Is all the hype about hangul nothing more than lies?
• Good news for the Korean bus driver convicted for assault for helping prevent a sexual assault.
• A listing of the various festival occurring this spring in Korea.
• A look at the future of F1 racing in Korea.

Japan

• The Japanese Prime Minister caused the nuclear plant explosion?
• By the way are there any Americans out there that want a job at the crippled nuke plant?
• Dog rescued after three weeks at sea.
• Ever wonder what goes on in Tokyo’s red light district?
• So what would Japan do if a missile was launched at Dokdo?  Find out here.

China

• Here is a good point, where was all the media hype during the Dalian oil spill disaster?
• Is a US company going to build the “Next Generation” censorship system for China?
• Is it okay to love China?
• This is the weirdest pedestrian crossing I have ever seen.
• You have too much money when you are able to do this to a Lamborghini because of bad customer service.

• All that soju drinking has Korea topping this list.
• A North Korean defector on whether the revolutions in Tunisia & Egypt could spread to North Korea.
• The influence of the Peace Corps on English teaching in Korea.
• Was this 1998 murder of a foreign English teacher in Korea a hate crime?
• List of the Top 5 Teahouses in Seoul.
• 5 Questions for the Marmot.
• Here is a little memo for the Korea Times.
• Has anyone heard of these “Kiss Rooms” before in Korea?
• South Korea has many connections to some of the Greenest Cars of 2011.
• Will this be a “National Disgrace” for South Korea.
• You won’t believe who has been put in charge of Korea’s Olympic bid.
• North Korean television broadcasts Google Earth imagery.
• North Korea has no money for food, but has money to construct a new submarine.
• Can “Mesh Networking” be a way to expand non-state controlled cell phone service in North Korea?
• Anyone ever had Korean style French Toast?
• If anyone is wondering what Shin Min-a has been up to lately here you go.
• Congrats to Hermit Hideaways for being selected to join the Huffington Post Travel team.

Japan:

• No surprise here on who was voted Japan’s worst Prime Minister.
• Some people obviously like Mario Kart way too much.
• I figured a lot of the sensationalist media coverage of Toyota was fraudulent.
• If you haven’t noticed yet, the great Japan blog Japundit is on Facebook now.
• It looks like street cars could be coming back to Tokyo.

China:

• Did China steal Indonesian defense secrets in South Korea?
• Here is a YouTube update on things happening in China from Dr. Cathcart.
• The Chinese are busy enabling Kim Jong-il’s nuclear weapons program again.
• Here is some good and bad news in regards to food safety in China.
• Hong Kong is about to have its first nude cooking show.

• Are the North Koreans preparing their people for a Northeastern Strategy?
• Is this Bruce Cumings defending the North Korean health care system?
• Maybe this will convince the 30% of Koreans who don’t believe North Korea sunk the Cheonan.
• Aiden Foster-Carter on how North Korea was lost to China.
• Should Seoul have a Bridge Pylon Appreciation Day?
• Some beautiful pictures from Gyeoungju’s former Seogyeongsa Temple.
• If you are a native English teacher in Korea get ready to pay more taxes.
• How to find a cheap place to stay in South Korea.
• Does anyone know what Korean high school kids are interested in?
• If you are a dope smoking English teacher make to teach your students sincerely.
• Kushibo found some Korean porn for those interested.
• Interesting read about Korean Kamikazes.
• Hyundai has settled with a California family after a drunk driving incident.
• Anyone tried this new Korean beer yet?
• Did anyone see ZenKimchi in Travel+Leisure Magazine?
• Every English teacher’s favorite Korea Times journalist sensationalist is at again.
• Has anyone had the chance to see this new Korean movie?

Japan:

• A Japanese blog’s response to the Korean Kamikazes.
• The most awesome dog house in Japan.
• Japan’s version of Holland.
• Can you live off of 30,000 yen for a month in Japan?
• Judging by the pictures it appears not a whole lot of people showed up for anti-Japanese protest in China.
• Swim with the dolphins in Taiji.
• Whale meat is now being served in 18% of Japanese grade schools.

China:

• The weird things people get used to in China.
• Former President Jimmy Carter allegedly sounds like a great ambassador in the Chinese press.
• Is this the greatest case of mass murder in history?
• China has implemented a real name system in regards to buying mobile phone SIM cards.