Korea, S

Five Study Abroad Programs in South Korea

Anonymous — Tue, 22 Apr 2003 04:56:34 +0000

The biggest obstacle to study abroad in South Korea seems to be a lack of students wanting to study abroad there. So if you're reading this because you're interested in it, you've already overcome a...

Book review: Warrior Odyssey - Antonio Graceffo

Anonymous — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 14:14:46 +0000

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to set off on a quest around Asia, researching and discovering lesser-known and rare martial arts along the way? Read about the experiences of Antonio Graceffo in his latest book, Warrior Odyssey.

A Warrior's Odyssey - Interview with Antonio Graceffo

Anonymous — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 10:38:43 +0000

Antonio Graceffo's eagerly anticipated new book, Warrior Odyssey, covers the beginning of his trek throughout Asia. Commencing from 2001, his quest for adventure has developed into a journey of learning native martial arts and all elements of culture, religion, language and history that accompanies it.

American Boarding Schools - a book review

Anonymous — Sat, 24 Nov 2007 19:31:19 +0000

A directory of American Boarding Schools, compiled with international students in mind...

Celeste Goes to the Movies

Anonymous — Fri, 08 Oct 2004 23:23:13 +0000

Film Reviews by Celeste Heiter

Movie Theme Tours in Korea: Winter Sonata and Autumn in My Heart

Anonymous — Tue, 12 Aug 2003 23:20:32 +0000

Theme travel has taken a different turn for many travelers with tourism associations collaborating with film makers to portray the finest sceneries and traditions of their countries through movies.

The World's Largest Wholesale District...

Anonymous — Thu, 16 May 2002 04:41:25 +0000

I am not exactly sure whether this place is home to the world's largest wholesale shopping district or not but that is what I gather from the tour guide at my recent trip to Korea. To the Koreans,...

The Joy of Samgyetang

Anonymous — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 05:00:48 +0000

A tonic for the health in both warm and cold weather and a mental stimulant, this amazing dish is also said to provide a libidinous boost for fun in the boudoir.

India dominates Man Asian book prize shortlist

Anonymous — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 15:28:46 +0000

An unprecedented seven authors compete for the 2011 Man Asian Literary Prize...

Cheju-Do: Romance and Culture Highlights of Korea

Anonymous — Wed, 29 Jan 2003 06:08:27 +0000

The picturesque Cheju Island, located off the southern tip of the South Korean peninsula, is often described as a heavenly getaway for honeymooners as it provides a fairytale setting with plenty of...

Film Review: Treeless Mountain

Anonymous — Sat, 09 Oct 2010 17:56:27 +0000

Written and directed by So Yong Kim, Treeless Mountain is an award-winning study in adaptability and resilience.

The DMZ

Anonymous — Mon, 15 Oct 2001 00:29:21 +0000

Was there ever a more ironic name? The acronym DMZ stands for Demilitarized Zone. Yet this is one of the most patrolled and barb-wired frontiers in the history of mankind! The grassy strip of no man's...

Japanese Colonial Architecture

Anonymous — Wed, 31 Aug 2005 04:20:38 +0000

SEOUL, Aug 5, 2005 - Like the British, the Dutch, the Spanish and the French before them, Japanese colonists were prolific builders in their Asian empire prior to its collapse 60 years ago. For the...

Film Review: Time

Anonymous — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 20:45:46 +0000

A psycho-sexual identity crisis is the centerpiece of this romantic mystery thriller by Korean director Ki-duk Kim.

Film Review: The Bow

Anonymous — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 21:05:40 +0000

With no dialogue between two nameless characters, The Bow tells a visually seductive story of a sixteen-year-old girl who has spent the past ten years of her young life on a fishing boat with an old man who runs a charter service from the mainland. Life seems happy and functional as the old man eagerly awaits the girl's seventeenth birthday, when she will reach the age of consent to marry him.