Online petition against Jeju’s visa-free entry
Foreigners including Filipinos can visit the island of Jeju in South Korea without a visa. They can stay in the island for up to 30 days. While this is convenient for legitimate tourists, there...
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Filipino EPS worker almost lost bag with 1.4 million won
A Filipino EPS worker almost lost bag with 1.4 million won and his cellphone. On September 14th, one Filipino forgot his bag inside a subway train while he got off at Danggogae station on...
Chinese tourists assaulted Korean in Jeju-do
A middle-aged female Korean owner of a tavern was assaulted by eight Chinese tourists in Jeju-do on October 9th at around 10:30 pm. The Chinese tourists were dining at the place but they bought...
Gyeongju Earthquake
Earthquake in Korea is not very common. We usually have 20 to 40 earthquakes a year and many of them are not felt. On September 12th, two earthquakes struck the city of Gyeongju which...
Most Expensive Gifts for Chuseok
We are celebrating the Chuseok holiday this year from September 14th to 16th, Wednesday to Friday. The actual Chuseok day falls on September 15th or Thursday. This is my 13th “Korean thanksgiving holiday” and...
Jasmine Lee’s son began military service
Military service for men is mandatory in South Korea, regardless of social, financial and religious status. Before 2011, young men from multicultural families were not required to undergo military training especially if they didn’t...
“Sikhay” for Sikap-Buhay
When Ms. Gennie Kim told me about her project with the IOM Migration Research and Training Center, I was not surprised that she would choose to start a project for Filipino women returnees from...
“Development Action for Women Network” in Korea
I thank Ms. Gennie Kim for giving me the opportunity to meet the staff of DAWN or Development Action for Women Network. Their Executive Director Ms. Carmelita Nuqui, Alternative Livelihood Program Coordinator Ms. Mary...
When “Gwapulis” Neil Perez was in Seoul
Mister International 2014 was held in South Korea in February 2015. That was the year Mariano Perez Flormata Jr. aka Neil Perez was in town for the competition. He won deservedly won the title...
Visit Cheongwadae or Blue House
CHEONGWADAE OR BLUE HOUSE The residence of the president of South Korea is called “Cheongwadae” or “Blue House”. It is the building with the blue roof seen from Gwanghwamun. It is possible for Koreans...
Chuncheon Day Trip: Myeongdong DakGalbi Street
A visit to Chuncheon is not complete without having its signature dish: dakgalbi (Hangul: 닭갈비) or boneless chicken thighs stir fried with a special spicy sauce, cabbage, sweet potato and rice cake. There is...
