Makgeolli (Drama - 2012)

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  The joy of Konglish (3): M-S
  2012/07/14, Source,
  By Andrew Salmon In this third of a four-part series, we continue looking at some popular Korean and/or English terms whose meanings differ from what an expatriate or foreign visitor might reasonably expect. Inverted commas ― "…" ― indicate separate entries. The fourth and final (Thank God! ― Ed) part will be published in two weeks. Makgeolli (pron: Makoli): Tasty rice brew. Usually mistranslated as "rice wine" though it is made from cereals not fruits, and is glugged, not sipped,...More

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  (81) Executions in the streets
  2012/06/09, Source,
  By Robert Neff Executions were a fairly common occurrence during the troubled period of the late Joseon era. They were generally performed outside of the city and the condemned were paraded through the streets ― tied to small sedan chairs, or tied to wooden crosses mounted on small carts ― with wooden placards describing their crimes placed around their necks or on the carts. Children hurled stones and filth at the condemned while the adults jeered and laughed at them,...More

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  Korean Memorial Day
  2012/06/05, Source,
  On June 6, we celebrate Korean Memorial Day in Korea. It is a national non-working holiday to commemorate those who sacrificed their lives for the sake of the country. It has been a tradition in my husband's family to visit the Seoul National Cemetery (국립서울현충원), located in Dongjak-gu, every year to visit a grand uncle who died during the Korean War. The Korean War began on June 25, 1950 and it lasted three years until July 27, 1953 when a ceasefire was signed,...More

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  [Weekender] Neighborhood revamped with 'Someday Festa'
  2012/05/26, Source,
  Space of Art Etc will feature performances by indie bands and a lec,...More