This is a new segment of the SeoulPodcast, where Jennifer gives tips on making your life at the front of the classroom a lot easier and more productive.
We now have an outbreak of avian influenza at a bird farm in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul. Authorities have confirmed it to be the H5NI strain that can be fatal to humans. The lesson of this story? Chicken and beef can kill. Eat dog — it’s good for you. And s
MBC and its “in-depth” reporting scares the Korean public even further about mad cow, claiming that 94-percent of Koreans have a “special” gene that makes them more susceptible to mad cow disease.
The 41-year-old farmer, who is only identified by his surname Lee and lives in the town of Wolbong-ri, Nasan-myeon, Hampyeong County, was found dead in his home after drinking herbicide at approximately 4:40 a.m. on May 5. Immediately before his suicide, Lee allegedly attempted to kill his 36-year-old wife, who is from the Philippines, and his three children by beating them with a farm-machine implement. The four members of his family were sleeping at the time.
But then I read this: “Local residents said that, Lee, who started raising cattle some 10 years ago, had been aggrieved over the loss of all 18 of his cattle since August last year, when the spread of brucellosis forced him to slaughter 14 of the 18 and sell the remaining four.” The article later states that “[a]fter South Korea agreed to fully resume imports of U.S. beef, the prices of Hanwoo fell by 300,000 won (US$298) in a week to 400,000 won per animal.”
“We are going to talk with the related authorities over steps to toughen the issuance of entry visas for Chinese students and other Chinese people,” said Moon Tae-young, a spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
The tough stance comes as public anger shows little signs of subsiding over violence committed by Chinese demonstrators on South Korean activists protesting Beijing’s crackdown on Tibetan separatists, and its treatment of North Korean refugees.
From Michael Hurt: The first thing that Korean slogan and campaign planners need to figure out is that Korean automatically being the hub of anything was only a truism before there was international plane travel. Because now, people can fly OVER Korea wit
4 in 10 women aged 20 to 39 in our country have been found by a survey to be suffering from low sex drive. According to the internet survey of 504 women aged 18 to 52 conducted by a research team led by urologist Son Hwan-cheol and obstetrician J
2nd BBB International Friends Day at Cheonggye Stream. Dress code: Red (Asia), Blue (Europe), Yellow (North America), Green (South America), White (Oceana), Black (Africa)
NEXT WEEK Topic: Tales from the Dark Side
Panelist: Rowan Hall, Director, ESL-Planet Recruiting
MUSIC CREDITS Main Theme and Teaching Tips — Ben McPherson - “2wksnyc”
News — satya - “Silk Route Album Mix”
Things That Make You Go Whaa? — cjacks - “Candyland”
Time Wasters of the Week — EV Boys - “Kickin’ It in Geumchon”
Deyo
Kathy Reynolds
DJ R-Qubed
Bit Rationale
cjacks
Platinum Life Productions
KlassicK Productions
curious hands
Joe Sibol
ISON
Father Rock
Jack Jeffrey
Kaveh
Little Red King
Adam Schmitt
Darryl
Blue Valentine
ellis reed
Dave Gwyther
Everyday Jones
Musicos Unidos de Latino America
antardhyan
Shani
Vegitation
High Alert Status
Here’s a preview of SeoulPodcast episode 7 with Amanda of Amanda Takes Off.
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Sports Chosun, Epitome of Class
A story on U.S. soldiers raping high school girls is headlines with suggestive pictures of schoolgirls’ thighs
Korean Cops: “Raped? Not Our Job”
Disgusting case of Seobu cops ignoring a family’s report on their teenage daughter being reportedly raped by a 30-something year-old ajosshi.They said it wasn’t in their jurisdiction and sat on it for three days before handing it over to the Ilsan police, who took swift action and arrested the guy.
-The people dressed to the nines are the most likely to be rude and loud
-Super enthusiasm from the audience, even between movements (and especially if a Korean is soloing)
-Comparison to pansori shows, where people are encouraged to have less inhibition and shout encouragement during the performance (sounds like 15th century Globe Theatre)
-Buy tickets online, and choir seats are the best
Hehe - I Called It!
Rain’s second attempt to become an international star—learns (very stiff) English for Colbert.Also, gets introduced as his Japanese character instead of his real name at an event for the Speed Racer movie (Hahaha, all look same.)
TIME WASTERS OF THE WEEK Hard, On English A diary from a while back (September 2007) from Stafford at The Chosun Bimbo.
NEXT WEEK Topic: Amanda Takes Off
Panelist: Amanda (Amanda Takes Off)
MUSIC CREDITS Main Theme — Ben McPherson - “2wksnyc”
News — satya - “Silk Route Album Mix”
Things That Make You Go Whaa? — cjacks - “Candyland”
Time Wasters of the Week — EV Boyx - “Kickin’ It in Geumchon”
Crush
curious hands
ISON
David Gielan
ellis reed
Blue Valentine
Pan
Bit Rationale
Platinum Life Productions
Kathy Reynolds
Jack Jeffrey
antardhyan
Kaveh
Little Red King
REGGAE FAR EAST
V__R_4_3vA
Vegitation
Devin Anderson
DJ Topshelf
High Alert Status
Heather Sullivan
Shannon Richardson
Sharif
The Kokoon
Adam Schmitt
Circle in a Square
Darryl
Ledbetter
KlassicK Productions
Tyson Emanuel
Shani
Jonathan Coulton