A Journalist wandering. 호자이---B급기자

[Seoul] Chinese Tourists has incresed in Seoul

2010/02/23 16:11 / Travel Asia/South Corea

Spring has been coming(In fack, Seoul is stil cold)
Around Deok Su Gung(德壽宮. Palace), one of the improtant Josen Dynasty Palace built in 1593, every starter tourists gathering here to enjoy history of Seoul and Sping of Seoul. This place really the center of Seoul and the most popular place for forigners. ( I recommaned it)

Ever before Seoul Center has been filled with Japanese people. Recently Chian and Southeast Asian Tourists often catches my eyes. Especially Chinese people much incresed. They are enjoying a trip abroad.

DAE HAN MOON(大漢門) the main gate of Deok Su Gung.

Chinese Tourists in Seoul

I realize that China's growing influence.

Of course, I studied Chinese and traveld several times to China. However, both Countries are very close each other, but somtimes very hard to understand others Culture. I am pleased to meet theem in seoul but I afraid that they do wrong at Seoul, just like me.

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TAGS seoul, tourist

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[Life] I'm tired of Malling but no alternative

2010/02/22 23:46 / Travel Asia/South Corea

Sometimes Me and my wife go to Large shopping mall without baby. Unfortunately there are no choice exept mall. Because it can be a very convenient one-stop shopping. Movies, Dinner, Buying Cloths etc. In fact, the city life .....that's all about acts of consumption. I know, to climb mountain, or to go hiking are more valuable Leisure Activities. However, it is impossible, in Seoul. We are all tired to escape from seoul. What is funny situation It's so uncomfortable to play outside? That is Megacity Life. Just buy and spend it.

Large Shorping Mall booming is Seoul

Do you know Doll drawing, I think it si kind of Gambling machin. If you put one more coin, the doll seems to be obtained. But it is very difficult to ge it, moreover if you are a beginner. We spent about 6000 won, nothing returned. Glass over the little dolls that you take the money goes out.

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TAGS malling, megacity life

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[LIFE] Oldest but Goodest

2010/02/18 15:47 / Travel Asia/South Corea

When I was young, very little boy, just few snacks were around me. Sweet thing was more rare. I remember, after 1980's snack industry in South Korea began to grow explosively.

Milk Caramel by 'Orion Snack' in 1979 was the first(?) mega hit brand in Korea, according to my memory. Just Caramel gave a lot of money to Orion.ltd. Until now, it have beein producing this product for memorizing their huge success. Already 32year have passed since I 'd first taste it. Yesterday I found its small and cute case in my father's house. it always gives special memories to me.

입춘대길(入春大吉)
건양다건(建陽多慶)

"Spring Comes, We hope big fortune and big luck always with you"

Today I met these title in front of the old-korea traditional hose. When I was young, almost middle class house put it on the Doors. Thesedays korea general house style chageed to Apartment(co-housing). So it is very difficult to find it. I think sometimes 'Oldest but Goodest'

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[LIFE] Do you know lunar new year? and Sebae?

2010/02/16 15:31 / Travel Asia/South Corea

The Korean Word SEBAE(歲拜) means 'The first New Year's Greetings'
Usually younger person perform a big bow of respect to elders on New years Day. After bow, younger person say greetings to elders, also elders give a child a New years gift(money) with well wish remarks.

The right to get a bow from younger relatives is provided by Marriage. If you are still un-married state, do not have get a SEBAE.