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Kangaroo shoppers in South Korea

Published on February 1, 2010 by in About Korea, Culture

Do you go shopping with your mother…and let Mom pay for your (expensive) purchases? If you answered yes, you may actually be a kangaroo shopper – a married woman who isn’t ashamed of letting Mom pay for your vanity. The profile of a kangaroo shopper: married to an ordinary salary worker and a housewife. Lee Yoo-kyung (34), who is married with a toddler, got Mommy to buy her a 300,000won (RM883) silver pair of Prada flats. She said: “My Mom feels sorry for me so she almost always pays for my shopping. It’s not that I’m poor but I definitely have far less money than my Mom so she’s happy to take me out.” Her Mom, who is in her 60s, said: “I can afford to spare that much on my daughter. Even if she is married, she’s still my child.” The pair usually goes shopping once a month and Mom would spend about 500,000 won (RM1,472) on her daughter each time.Apparently, many married 20- and 30-something women are increasingly choosing to become kangaroo shoppers. The term comes as a result of overprotective parents. These parents are called “kangaroo parents” – keeping their kids in their pouch and excessively protecting

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Children’s drawings given life

Published on December 3, 2009 by in About Korea, Culture

Ever wonder what kids drawings would look like in real life? Photographer Yeondoo Jung probably did. In his 2005 project entitled Wonderland, Yeondoo Jung created a collection of photographs inspired from artworks drawn by children. The photographs are whimsical and fun. Some of them I find quite hilarious. Besides creating a replica of each drawing, Jung injects his own thoughts and interpretations into his photographs. You can view more of his work on his website http://www.yeondoojung.com. Television was so funny Snow White He didn’t sleep for three days The magician turned the whale into a flower Pic Credit: Yeondoo Jung

 
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South Koreans are friendlier to Western tourists?

Published on November 16, 2009 by in About Korea, Culture

Results of a survey conducted by the Korea Culture and Tourism Institute show that South Koreans are more hospitable towards Western tourists compared to their Asian counterparts. Visitors from 16 countries took a survey during the first half of 2009. Of the 5,822 participants, tourists from Western countries gave Koreans high points for hospitality while tourists from Asian countries gave them a lower rating. Malaysian tourists: Rooster (left) and Orchid en route to Namsan The Germans (79.7%) and French (77.9%) think South Koreans are friendly, followed by the British (77.1%), Americans (73%) and Australians (71.4%). Meanwhile, tourists from Asia gave a lower rating: Taiwan (32.8%), Thailand (48.9%), Japan (48.6%) and Hong Kong/Singapore (44.5%). This suggests that Koreans are selective when it comes to showing hospitality.I believe this happens in Malaysia too. Friends have lamented how Malaysians can be all smiley and kind towards the Mat Salleh (white guys) but show a long face towards fellow Malaysians/ Asians. Sigh. For health and vitality: Don’t forget to eat fruits even ina foreign land. Rooster buys oranges. Nonetheless, when the K-popped! Trio were in Seoul last November, we didn’t run into any particularly rude person…. Maybe there was that street food ajumma who

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29th Geumsan Insam Festival

Published on September 3, 2009 by in About Korea

If your visit to South Korea includes these dates: 18 – 27 Sept 2009, and you’re a big fan of Korean ginseng, you’d better not miss the Geumsan Insam Festival. Power root: Ginseng is celebrated at the Geumsan Insam Festival The festival has been held annually since 2007. The event that is endorsed by Korea’s Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has lined up many activities for the visitor.There will be various contests to take part in, Insam (ginseng) wine making workshops, ginseng digging as well as bottle making activities! Represent: The logo (left) and mascots for the event – aren’t they cute? Among the things this “town of ginseng” has to offer are: Chilbaekuichong (Tomb of Seven Hundred Martyrs) – Take a walk through this Joseon period historic site, which is actually a tomb and shrine for 700 martyrs who died in the Battle of Geumsan during the Japanese invasion. 12 waterfalls – If you’re into nature, check out the 12 waterfalls – both big and small – that will simply take your breath away. Geumsan herb market – Look no further for a healthy (sic) variety of fresh ginseng at this market, which is abuzz with activity every

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Going bananas about The Morning Banana Diet

Published on August 24, 2009 by in About Korea, Beauty, Culture

There’s a new diet sensation in South Korea and it’s called The Morning Banana Diet. This diet was created last year in Japan by Sumiko Watanabe, a pharmacist in Osaka who wanted to design a simple diet regime for her husband. Her husband lost 37 lbs and his result was publicized on forums and blogs. The new diet fad caught on like wildfire and became so popular that it created banana shortages in Tokyo. It looks as if Seoul might suffer the same banana crisis as Tokyo did back in 2008. A step by step guide of The Morning Banana Diet. But why bananas?According to the Watanabes, “bananas are composed of 70 percent water. Eating a banana with water in the morning restores water in the body that was lost during sleep. Bananas are also rich in serotonin, which calms the nerves, reduces stress, and curbs the appetite.“ So how does this diet work, you ask? Just bananas, as many as you need to feel full with a glass of warm water in the mornings. Have lunch and dinner (your last meal before 8pm), no desserts, and go to bed before midnight. The Watanabes say that, “if you eat slowly,

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KISS DAY

Published on June 24, 2009 by in About Korea, Culture

Boy oh boy, you learn something new every day. Please add this to the list of quirky holidays Koreans celebrate. June 14 is KISS DAY! I just stumbled upon it while surfing the net today. What do you do on Kiss Day? Well, my guess is to pucker up and kiss someone! If you have any KISS DAY experiences to share, please, fill us in! Other Korean holidays:White Day and Black DayPepero Day is celebrated on 11.11 Pic credit: Hankyung

 
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Rain is Seoul’s Global Goodwill Ambassador

Published on June 9, 2009 by in About Korea, Buzz, Culture, Entertainment

Rain is definitely Korea’s darling! The Korean government has appointed entertainer Rain 비 (real name Jung Ji-hoon) global goodwill ambassador. The appointment was held at 4:50pm on 09 June, 2009 at Seoul City Hall Annex (in one of the conference rooms). The appointment was initially scheduled for 25th May but was postponed due to the death of Korean former president Roh Moo-hyun. Rain is chosen because it is believed that the 27-year old star is highly influential and will be able to market the city of Seoul internationally. Rain has been voted as U.S. Time Magazines 100 most influential people in the world and will be in the Hollywood movie Ninja Assassin (which will be released by end 2009). Also, Rain appeared twice in the “world class” documentary channel Discovery (yes, he was featured in Hip Korea) and was named “master of the Korean Wave” (okay, i know others who have contributed to the Korean wave, so this is a highly debatable). Congratulations Bi! Source: Newsen Recent news on Rain: Lee Da-hae follows Rain to Hong Kong for Fashion Concert Rain and Nature Republic Rain & Hyori heat up stage at Kyung Hee University Rain and Jackie Chan are good

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‘Noje’ held for former President Roh Moo-hyun

Published on May 31, 2009 by in About Korea

A sombre Kim Je-dung presided over the noje (street memorial service) 5 million mourners gathered at the streets of Seoul to bid a teary farewell to former President Roh Moo-hyun on Friday, 29 May 2009. The funeral service in Seoul was held at Seoul Plaza, in front of Seoul City Hall where citizens were waiting for “noje” — a street memorial service.TV host Kim Je-dong was MC for the street rite and singers Yang Hee-un, Yoon Do-hyun paid tribute to Roh with songs. Poets Ahn Do-hyun and Kim Jin-kyeong recited memorial poems. The crowd wore yellow caps and held yellow ribbons and balloons. Yellow was the symbolic color Roh used during his 2002 presidential election. For details of the funeral, go to The Korea Times Yoon Do-hyun Yellow was the color Roh used during his 2002 presidential election A final farewell Source: Newsen Related:Former President Roh Moo-hyun dies

 
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Former President Roh Moo-hyun dies

Published on May 23, 2009 by in About Korea, Buzz, Culture

Former South Korean President, Roh Moo-hyun (pic left), died after falling off a ravine while hiking near his home this morning (May 23, 2009). It is believed that 62-year-old Mr. Roh committed suicide. The final year of Roh’s administration was tainted with scandals of corruption, which are still under investigation today. Thus, it is suspected that that’s the reason for his untimely death. You can read more about his work and life at the BBC news site. This piece of news has found its way on to K-popped! because when the Trio were in Seoul last November, we were brought to President Roh’s favourite sam gye tang restaurant Tosokchon. I was surprised upon recognising his name in the headlines as I’m not at all a follower of global politics. Rest in peace Mr. Roh Moo-hyun. Thank you for your good taste in sam gye tang. Source: CNN & BBC

 
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Korean scientists develop H1N1 flu virus vaccine

Published on May 19, 2009 by in About Korea, Buzz, Culture

Breaking news from one of Korea’s top news website – JoongAng Daily! Korean veterinary scientists said yesterday that they have succeeded in developing a human vaccine against the A(H1N1) influenza virus that has alarmed the world. They say the vaccine against the virus, which was initially called swine flu, is the first in the world and it should be available to humans in four months. A research team led by Suh Sang-hee, professor of veterinary science at Chungnam National University, said that through genetic recombination of genes extracted from the standard H1N1 virus they have developed a vaccine that is non-infective and can be mass produced. The breakthrough came only 11 days after the team received samples of the virus from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and began research, according to the university. It generally takes around three months for a vaccine to be developed. Read full article Chungdam National University, Daejeon, South Korea Thanks to sasjo for informing us the breaking news!

 
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