Rafting - a fun way to beat the heat
by Han Aran, 19/08/2008Rafting is probably the most exciting of summer leisure sports. Rushing down river valleys in rubber boats gives the feeling of eternal freedom – and plenty of excitement. Many thrill seekers enjoy whitewater rafting for its adventure, but there is also quiet rafting and gentle river rides to be enjoyed. The epicenter of Korea's whitewater rafting action is in Gangwon-do (province), east of Seoul. There are three popular destinations ...
Having a Baby in Korea.......From A New Dad's Point of View
by Rob Youngs, 19/08/2008It was 6.45am on July 23 when I woke to find my wife, Jaewon, sitting at the side of the bed. ‘I think my waters just broke’ she said looking down. The evidence confirmed that the day had arrived. Our little boy (we knew it was a boy, the lady at the Heryoojae Women’s Hospital in Il-san told my wife months ago) was ready to join us. I was pleased with developments as the little bloke was already six days overdue. He was goin...
Left High and Dry
by Mark Balfe-Taylor, 18/07/2008Most of you probably know of someone who worked out or had a membership to California Wow Fitness. There were locations in Cheongdam, Gangnam, Myeongdong and Daegu and it was great gym. I was recruited as a yoga manager there and like all members and staff alike, I financially lost out when the company went bankrupt. The company folded in February and here I am in July being told by my lawyer (Ed. not a firm listed in the K4E Directory)...
Seokmodo: Land of the Muddy Beach
by Jimalee, 03/07/2008Looking for a cheap island getaway? Looking for a muddy beach? Love seafood? Seokmodo (석모도) a small island to the west of Kangwondo, just might be the place for you. If you like mud, walking in mud, playing in mud, and pushing your friends down in the mud, you will love Minmeoru Beach (민머루해변), the only beach in Seokmodo. Our pension owner who was afraid we couldn’t understand his Korean when he said ‘beach,&r...
New NANTA Theater Opens on Jeju Island on 18 April
by PMC Productions, 10/04/2008As of Friday 18 April, residents and visitors on Jeju Island will get to enjoy regular performances of the ever popular NANTA (Cookin'). And you can get 30% off the regular ticket prices for performances in this and the other two permanent NANTA locations: Gangbuk (near the Canadian Embassy) and Gangnam just by mentioning Korea4Expats.com. NANTA is a comic musical non-verbal performance derived from the traditional Korean instrumental p...
Drug Arrests, English Teachers, and the Role of the U.S. Embassy in South Korea
by Hale VanKoughnett, Chief, American Citizen Services, 27/02/2008The U.S. Embassy in Seoul has over the past several months seen an increase in the number of drug arrest cases of Americans in South Korea. While I cannot attribute this rise to any one factor, I would like to use this forum to remind Americans of a few things they should keep in mind when they are visiting or working in South Korea. While in a foreign country, foreigners are of course subject to that country's laws and regulation...
Ouli and Nari - Two Sweet Girls Who Desperately Want to Love and Be Loved
by Anne Marie Powless, 22/08/2008Quite a few months back, when I visited my vets clinic, I saw and immediately fell in love with Ouli and Nari, two female cats who literally reached out to me, as if asking me if I would pet them, play with them, love them.... I had no idea who owned the cats or why they were there. I just figured it was a temporary thing as it usually is. I thought that whoever owned them wouldn't mind if I petted them and played with ...
Incheon International Airport - A Tourist Attraction?
by Kim Hee-sung, 19/08/2008Korea's international airport in Incheon is not only dedicated to conveying tourists to scenic sites in Korea but also to becoming a tourist attraction itself. Equipped fully with an exhibition center, a spa/sauna complex, a free internet café and other entertainment, the airport assures that people enjoy Korea thoroughly from beginning to end. Cultural Activities at Souvenir ShopThe Korean Traditional Experience Zones located on the ...
Korean Foods That Help Beat the Summer Heat
by Marie Lee, 11/07/2008Those of us spending the summer in Korea will soon be entering the period known as Sambok, which extends over a month and includes the three hottest days of summer, Chobok (beginning), Jungbok (middle) and Malbok (last). The interval between Chobok and Jungbok is ten days and this year they fall on 19 and 29 July respectively. Malbok is 20 days later on 8 August. (The dates are based on the lunar calendar and change every year – this ye...
Saving Energy in Korea
by Lou-Ann Lee, 07/08/2008Korea is becoming more and more energy conscious; in part because of an increasing environmental awareness and also because of the high cost of electricity and fossil fuels here. Yes, there are still a great number of individuals, Koreans and Expats, who leave their cars idling with the air conditioning or heating on for long periods of time, 30 minutes and even more; who keep their homes, offices or stores cool enough to refrigerate mea...
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Kong Eye Clinic, near Seoul City Hall
Participate in the K4E draw to win 2 free tickets. Deadline to participate, 4 Sept. Also available thru K4E, 30% discount on tickets. Click image for details.
Beauty Contest for Foreign Women on 30 August in Itaewon. Deadline to register 29 August. Click on image from Korean Contest for more details.
Here's a chance to learn about Korean foods from Royal Cuisine to Teas and Cakes to fast and slow foods, and lots more. 
One of the most innovative global events - called : one of the highlights of the technophile calendar by the BBC - is coming to Korea for the second time on September 4, 5 and 6, 2008. 
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