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North Korea’s Underground University

by Karen Gross in Education, November 11, 2009
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North Korea has earned the nickname “The Hermit Country,” because it is the most reclusive nation in the modern world. It is also the most dangerous place to be a Christian. A non-profit, inter-denominational Christian organization called The Voice of the Martyrs is equipping Christian leaders living in North Korea with a project called The Underground University.

Why North Koreans Risk Their Lives Daily for Liberty, and The Chance of a Better Future

by chefpete41 in Society, November 9, 2009
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North Korea is a country whose people live permanently in the dark shadow of its tyrannical leader Kim Jong ll. People live in fear with little or prospects. They here stories about their prosperous neighbor, South Korea-many have relatives there. Many succeed in making the dangerous 2000 mile journey to South Korea and a bright future. But many don’t and are returned to North Korea, where they are treated as traitors and will face imprisonment or at worst public execution.

Korea to Replace TOEFL with Their Own Test?

by Papa Sparks in Education, November 2, 2009
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South Korea wants to replace TOEFL with their own homegrown English test.

Wtf? Mariah Carey Lip Synchs in Korea

by Papa Sparks in People, October 15, 2009
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Korean fans of this popular singer are in an uproar over Carey’s lip synched performance of her songs on a popular Korean live music TV show that not only disappointed fans, but has also "raised a stir on the Internet".

Food for Thought – Western Food in Korea: The First Wave

by Papa Sparks in Society, October 8, 2009
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The influx of Western Food in Korea in the early 1990s.

The Great Korean Pumpkin Carve-off

by Papa Sparks in Holidays, October 7, 2009
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Some Western cultural events or customs like sending Christmas cards or giving chocolates on Valentine’s Day have traveled well in Asia-in terms of how well they have caught on, with a few modifications here and there.

Hunkering Down for Chuseok, Again

by Papa Sparks in Holidays, October 1, 2009
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It’s Chuseok time again in Korea and for the next three days the country will be on vacation mode with a few million Koreans heading back to their hometowns to be with families or others just staying put.

A Tale of Two Friends

by Anatola in History, September 8, 2009
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An old memory of separation in war time is not eroded by an octagenarian.
An acute revival of life event in memory of the gone days is epitomized.

Problems in South Korea

by Political Cyclone in Politics, August 26, 2009
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With the growing problems with South Korea’s space program, this brief article argues for a increase in USA and European involvment.

Seonyudo and the Han River’s History

by Xetis12 in History, August 9, 2009
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In South Korea lies a large river with a large history.

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