South Korea

I was there with my martial arts, Hwa Rang Do – it was a homecoming for the school and the Grand Master, Dr. Joo Bang Lee. I think it was the 5th day out of a 9 day trip, and we’d been on a bus for most of it. We were driving up the west side of the penninsula, I can’t be more specific about our location, unfortunately. We were on a curvy road pretty deep in the mountains, when we came around the bend into a valley that contained a small village. In the center of this village stood a statue of Buddha which had to be 30 feet tall; it was heads and shoulders above the rest of the bulidings and trees. It was gold in color and the sun’s setting rays captured it perfectly. I think I was the only one on the bus who saw it; many were sleeping or reading, some were just trying to get over their hangovers. I tried to get a picture, but at that moment my camera malfunctioned. By the time it was behaving, we were already around the next bend and up the side of another ridge. All I have of that beautiful moment is a really blurry photograph and an pristine memory.

I’m half Korean but I’m a true Korean at heart. I love Korean cuisine, dramas and music, fashion, scenery, the fast-paced lifestyle, the people and the culture. It intrigues me endlessly.

I miss my relatives, the street food stalls, the cold winter weather, the late-night shopping, peering out the train window and seeing all the night lights as it crosses over the Han River..

I guess I’m feeling rather nostalgic. I have many fond memories of this place. They say home is where the heart is and my heart is in Korea. I hope to return soon.

site of 2012 World Expo; hopefully I will be married by then

I was only here for 8 days, which in my opinion was not nearly enough to truly get a feel for it. But compared to China it is clean, modern, and efficient, and everyone was dead polite and helpful. The scenery was amazing as well, mountains everywhere and all that. Would definitely go back.

being a fanatic of Korean movies and drama series…i can’t help but fascinate the beauty of the place…im just intrigue about their being so patriotic…also, i love their fashion statement…its as if they dont trying hard on what they wear…they are so carefree…

I depart for Seoul, Korea on January 20th for a minimum of 2 years. It’s job related. I’m beginning to learn the language. To me, the pronounciation is more difficult than Chinese. At least there are no inflections in Korean. I’m looking forward to immerse myself in the culture. I’m fascinated with languages in general. Korea will give me the opportunity to become fluent in Korean. I will visit as many places as I can before I leave this earth. There is so much to see and do, and standing in one place will cause me to dwindle away.

One of my best friends lives in South Korea and I hope to visit her some day

Did you know that in the Seoul Zoo they have a Liger? (a Lion/Tiger hybrid?) If that isn’t a reason to go to South Korea, I don’t know what is.

Oh, and also the History, Architecture, Shopping, and Korean Barbeque

I went here for business trip for a restructure project last October. It was very nice. It changed my perspective that Korean food is actually good =)

Kunsan air base. and previously at Osan AirBase.