I was sent this email as one of the Worldwide Korea Bloggers ----------------- Arirang TV wants to interview you and ask you a few questions about the voting (culture) in Korea. They will visit you for a 30-min interview and ask your thoughts and opinion on Korea's election and voting culture. Since they can only visit interviewees in Seoul, please let us know if you are interested. -regards,Korea,net ----------------- As I live in Daegu and cant keep going to Se...

A short walk southwest of Daegu Station is Gyeongsan-Ganyeong Park. This originates from one of the Governors of the region. The park has interesting buildings which unfortunately are always closed, as well as a bridge with fountain and large bell pavillion. It is a popular retreat for locals in the downtown core. Now thats its cherry blossom season I visited with my camera. Not all the cherry blossom is in full bloom yet but the early blossom still makes some be...

Just before Christmas last year Daegu opened its own Hyundai Dept Store. Many of you outside Korea will be surprised to hear Hyundai has dept stores in major cities across korea. Overseas Hyundai is known as a car manufacturer. In korea they manage gas stations, shipbuilding, cargo terminals, cable tv and internet to name a few. The hyundai store is at Banwolding, the intersection downtown of the two subway lines in Daegu. Its next to the Donga dept store, anothe...

Banwoldong is the main intersection in downtown Daegu where the two subway lines meet. It is a popular hang out destination for koreans and expats as a convenient location with many restaurants, retail stores, and bars. However, a while back I noticed a large temple on the west approach to Banwoldong, the opposite side from the retail/bar area which is on the east side. This side is not frequently visited due to low commercial development. As its only a short wal...

The English Teachers in Korea debate has taken another turn. EPIK the public school program in Korea has announced changes to the Aug/12 intake. I teach thu EPIK in a public school and they hire about 1000 new teachers twice a year in February and August. The new application form has announced five changes http://www.thewaygookeffect.com/2012/03 /epik-announces-big-changes-to-hiring.h tml - No level 3 teachers. To be level 2 you need one years prior teaching or a...