December 2011
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It's a Merry Christmas in Korea!
Today I had one of those days at school that make me grateful that I have choosen to become a teacher. Here in Korea I am surrounded by great co-teachers that always support me. One of my co-teacher’s told some students a few weeks ago that writing Christmas cards is a Canadian tradition and it would be nice to give one to me. This was all said in Korean and I didn’t know what she...
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Howdy Neighbour 7: Kim Jong-Il has left the...
Earlier today the North Korean media reported a ‘Special Broadcast’ would be made at noon. On twitter I joked about it possibly being a Christmas Special but hours later Korean news outlet Yonhap News would report that Kim Jong-Il, dictator of North Korea, had died. This news will reverberate throughout South Korea and is likely to bring both smiles and anxiety.
Wow.
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“Please, [Drawing of a light switch] Turn me on.”
– Student Shirt of the Day
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“SUPREME! NURSING HOME NINE + ONE ONE”
– Student Shirt of the Day
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My Wallet, after SIXTEEN MONTHS, has returned.
Call it a Christmas miracle if you like. Last July I lost my wallet, well, that isn’t really accurate. I knew exactly where I had left it and it was gone when I went to retrieve it. Since the place I left it was out in public, some have called it lost. Some might say stolen, some might even say found. At any rate, that Wallet is no longer lost or found, depending on your perspective....
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Howdy Neighbour 6: CHRISTMAS CHEER EDITION
All has been quiet on the Northern front. Well, unless you count a surprise attack the South conducted on itself to judge the preparedness of their soldiers. It was a miserable failure according to my co-teacher. Great.
On a lighter note, let’s talk about Christmas! According the the BBC,
North Korea has warned South Korea of “unexpected consequences” if it lights up a...
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