Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Spleunking in Gosu Cave, and relaxing on Chungju Lake

    See more pictures of Gosu Cave and Chungju Lake here.

    These two spectacular sites make up one exciting and unforgettable tour of the North Chungcheong province. South of Seoul about two hours by bus or car, this region of Korea specializes in producing ginseng and tobacco. Within the Eastern part of this province lies the mountainous and rugged Danyang county.
   Witnessing "the eight views of Danyang" is a hard task for a one day trip from Seoul. But don't worry because many of the eight famous rocks and peaks can be seen on your drive through Woraksan National Park to Gosu Cave.You cannot miss Dodam Sambong (3 Peak Island) which represents Korea's love triangle between a man, his wife, and his mistress. This peak was by far my favorite view of Danyang and I wish there was more time in my day to have stopped here.
This picture was taken while aboard a ferry at Chungju Lake.
    Upon arriving to Gosu Cave there is little excitement. There is an ordinary ticket counter and a giant parking lot nestled at the foot of a small hill. After purchasing a ticket I was taken to a steep yet inspiring stone stairway. Finally at the top, the caves opening suddenly reveals the magnificent beauty that is hidden deep inside the earths surface. Gosu Gave bears thousands of stalactites and stalagmites lit up with a dim gold light. The views from inside are deceivingly beautiful. The picture to the left looks like a giant lake surrounded by gold reflections. But when one looks closer, the mind notices that there is simply a small opening in the cave about the size of a mini fridge.

Tons of fresh ginseng for sale around Gosu Cave.
    This cave is definitely not for those who are claustrophobic or out of shape. There is a very narrow walkway which guides you through to the other side of the mountain. Much of the time, I found myself forced to duck down and almost crawl through very narrow and low passageways. There are also numerous stairways, so be ready to do a little exercise while exploring this cave.
     After burning off some calories it was clearly time to take a break. Thank god the walk back down to the parking lot wound past many restaurants and stalls. I recommend purchasing some of the fresh ginseng root here, and eating some local traditional Korean food to restore your energy.

My new Korean family who hooked me up with soju and chesnuts!
     Chungju Lake is a perfect stop after visiting Gosu Gave. About thirty minutes away from Gosu, there are many areas to hop on a ferry and take a relaxing tour of the lake and surrounding areas. The ferry ride costs 10,000 won for a one hour ride. Get in the front of the line asap to beat the crowd, or else you will be stuck on the inside of the ferry boat with a less than stellar view.
     Many Koreans will be eating snacks and drinking soju as usual. My friend Andrea and I met a group of older Koreans who insisted on shoving steamed chestnuts and soju down our throats! After the second shot of soju I turned away to pay attention to the beautiful views of the lake.

A traditional Korean meal at Gosu Cave.
     Overall the trek to Chungju from Seoul is not too difficult for a beautiful day. Once on the lake you will feel completely relaxed and in awe at the surrounding beauty. Bring along some snacks and soju or makeoli for an even better ferry ride! Be prepared for a crazy ride home to Seoul in traffic. Our private bus driver gave up taking the highway and started winding down some crazy narrow roads. At one point we were whizzing through the middle of a farmers market and I could have stuck my hand outside and grabbed a pickle!

    Directions to Chungju Lake: I recommend taking some kind of tour for this day trip to save time. I went on an RAS Korea Branch Tour to this location. However, it isn't very difficult to take a bus from Seoul. Simply to to the biggest bus terminal nearest to you. Make sure to ask for a ticket to Chungju (in Hangul: 충주) not Cheongju: (청주)! This pronunciation mistake will cost you an extra hour and thirty minutes and a 14,000 won pay increase for a bus to the wrong place! Once at the bus terminal in Chungju be sure to go to the tourist information center to double check the bus number to the lake. Bus #301 leaves across the street from the bus terminal and will take 30 minutes for a lousy 950 won. You can also take a fifteen minute cab ride to the lake for around 20,000 won.


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Monday, November 29, 2010

Be Quiet! The Jehova's Witnesses are here!

They never leave us alone here!  Courtesy of www.ROKetship.com
    Alright, many people have told me about "them." "They" came to my apartment the first day I started unpacking and moving in. But no one told me that "they" would be my worst enemy in Korea. I mean really now, "they" woke me up this morning on my one lousy day off work!
    Yes people, I'm talking about Jehovah's Witnesses here in Korea. There is nothing wrong with being a Jehova's Witness. Although it is a little peculiar that in 2004 more than 10,000 of them had to serve prison terms in South Korea for disregarding the compulsory military service. Don't get me wrong, religion is an amazing thing that only makes the world a better place. As a somewhat practicing Catholic, I find myself taking the more spiritual approach than a devout Church goer.  Growing up I learned to appreciate the joy of having a religion in your life. However, the one thing that always bothered me was those who try to impose their religion on others.

     Each time someone knocks on my door I immediately get very quiet and turn on my door camera, in fear that its the Jehova's. Usually I have two younger women who knock on my door, and they strike up a pleasantly normal conversation with you. They want to know your name, how long you have lived in Korea, and just start talking to you like their your best friend. Then they try to give you a million hand outs like the one pictured. By the time you get rid of them you will have spend around fifteen minutes trying everything humanly possible to send them on their way.
     So why not just answer my door and casually tell them "I'm not interested?"  Well this has been tried too, however they will just keep knocking on your door and ringing your doorbell until you open it again. And trust me, they will come back again tomorrow, and the next day to see if they can talk to you.
    Therefore, until there is another grand solution to get rid of the Jehova's witnesses, my reccomendation is to never answer your door when someone knocks, and pretend like your not home. Or maybe you could just put a giant sign on your door that says "I HATE GOD" instead!
  
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Sunday, November 28, 2010

Six reasons to love Myeongdong

    Myeongdong is where you will run into serious shoppers. There is almost any store you can imagine in the area including Western stores such as Forever 21, and not one, but two H&Ms. Although shopping is what draws most locals and foreigners alike to the area, there are several other attractions that personally make Myeongdong one of my favorite spots in Seoul.

1. Free hugs girl: If you're walking through the streets of Myeongdong make sure to stop and get a free hug from one of the cutest girls in Korea. The girl pictured above has the tiniest voice and smallest frame, but you sure can't miss her gigantic free hugs sign as she holds it proudly above her head.

2. Giant frozen yogurt cones: For only 1,000 won you can walk away with a foot long fozen yogurt cone. Simply stop at one of the several outside stands located throughout the main streets and ask for your favorite flavor. The flavors vary by stand, and range from green tea and plain twist, to mango and strawberry twist, or a classic chocolate and vanilla combo. 

3. Store vendor costumes: And in America we thought only commercials and schools had mascots! You simply can't get enough time to recover from your laughs between looking at all of the ridiculous store vendor costumes. Who wouldn't want to buy skin products from a giant yellow alien person?

4. Couples outfits: If you have the inkling to buy your significant other matching clothes you are in luck. Myeongdong has the best selection of couples outfits in all of Seoul. The best way to buy these matching outfits is to bargain with one of the street vendors. They have everything so that you can match your lover from head to toe; don't forget the matching socks and shoes!





5. The Cat Cafe: If you need a little escape from all the mad shoppers, take a break at the cat cafe. Here you can order a cup of coffee and play with any of the live cats that you see roaming around the cafe. This cafe can be hard to find if you don't see the giant cat vendor costume. So simply ask for directions from one of the information persons wearing bright red outfits with the letter I in a circle.

6. Dr. Fish: Get an all natural pedicure for only 2,000 won while tiny fish feed off the dead skin on your feet! Many people refer to the nibbling as little baby kisses that tickle. After about 15 minutes you can feel the results of extremely soft skin.

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Friday, November 26, 2010

Buying a Christmas tree in Korea

    Just because your living in Korea doesn't mean that you can't celebrate Christmas! Simply having a Christmas tree in your Korean apartment will make your days much more cheery throughout the holiday season. And since most of us are spending Christmas without our families, decorating will help fight off the holiday blues. Plan a Christmas tree decoration party with your friends. Listening to holiday music and sipping hot coco is the perfect way to bring Christmas to Seoul.
    If your looking for a real Christmas tree this year good luck. It might be too early, but after searching online for two hours I simply gave up. Costco has full sized fake Christmas Trees for around 80,000 won and up. They are beautiful trees and are about six feet tall, but remember that you have to store the monster in your tiny apartment after Christmas or try to sell the thing on G-market which has proven difficult for many foreigners.
    If your only staying in Korea for a year, Daiso is your best option. They have three sizes: minier 2,000 won, mini, 3,000 won, and big mini 5,000 won. You just can't go wrong with a Christmas tree that costs $3! I recommend the mini tree for small surfaces, it fit perfectly on my digital piano. Daiso has tons of ornaments which all cost about 1,000 won for a box. And don't worry there is tinsel, stars, bells, ribbons, stockings, and even Santa Clause costumes. Yes everyone, Santa Clause costumes at Daiso are only $5,000. If your having a holiday party make sure to arrive in style as the big jolly man. If your less gutsy just grab a pair of reindeer antlers or a giant red ribbon for your hair.




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Wednesday, November 24, 2010

Seoul Food Girl: My Korean honey cookie obsession

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    Yakgwa is a traditional Korean dish. This cute little cookie is made from only 3 ingredients: honey, sesame oil, and wheat flour. How can something with only 3 ingredients be such a problem in my life? I simply cannot stop eating these perfect and not to mention beautiful cookies. Especially when they are bite sized and seem to be a match made in heaven for a cup of green tea.
    Yakgwa can be purchased throughout Korea at specialty Korean restaurants where they are made by hand, or at your local Mini Stop. Everyday on my walk to and from work there are dozens of freshly made yakgwa sitting outside of traditional Korean bakeries in Jongno. They are very inexpensive and will cost you about 1,000 won for three large cookies. If you buy a small package of mass produced yakgwa from a Mini Stop they will only cost 600 won!
    Freshly made honey cookies will be very soft and moist on the inside. Usually when I buy them from one of the bakeries they are dripping with honey and there is actually condensation inside the package. However this honey is not like the super sweet and over-processed honey that we have back in the States. It is a light and delicate taste which compliments the chewier shell. The problem with these cookies is, that they are not so sweet so I actually find myself eating more and more because my stomach doesn't feel sick from too much sugar!
    Luckily, my body doesn't regret all of these cookies because they are actually said to be healthy for you. In Korea during the Joseon Dynasty yakgwa was referred to as a medicinal confectionery. This is because honey was considered extremely good for your health, which still holds some truth today.

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Tuesday, November 23, 2010

Opinion: North Korea attacks- time to stock up on ramen and register at your Embassy

    Yesterday at  2:34 I was enjoying my casual workout at the gym in my apartment. Little did I know that North Korea had fired dozens of artillery shells at Yeonpyeong Island nearby the coastline of Seoul and even closer to Incheon. Usually I stay away from talking about politics, but this case deems an exception.
    With no t.v. in my apartment, and a busy afternoon, I did not hear about the attack on South Korea's island until returning to work at 8 pm. The lobby was filled with students watching the news on our king sized plasma. Everyone here is a little bit nervous, but there have been no alterations to our daily routines.
    However, one student did mention that his mother called him and told him to go to the store and buy tons of ramen noodles. Like any good son would do, he immediately went to E-mart and stocked up. To his surprise he was not the only Korean in Seoul doing so. He noted that there was definitely a dent in the ramen section of the grocery store. 
      Besides an unusual spike in ramen sales and a drop in the economy there is no noticeable change in daily life in Seoul. Everyone is still swarming to Starbucks and Coffee Bean to get their caffeine fix for their long day. And the soju is still flowing strong from every drinking fountain. Of course people are a little bit nervous, I for one registered online with my embassy last night. This is a necessary precaution that all foreigners living in Korea should do immediately.



Above is a CCTV video of yesterday's attack on Yeonpyeong Island, South Korea.

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Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Who wears skirts to the gym?




 

    Yes there are tons of girls that wear cute tennis skirts while they are playing tennis and this is ok because they usually have little shorts underneath them. But girls are just not supposed to wear skirts in the gym. Just thinking about this idea sounds so scandalous and wrong.
    About thirty minutes into my workout the girl in the picture entered the gym. I thought maybe she just forgot something and was coming back to get it, but then she did some stretching and hopped right on the elliptical machine. I have heard of  Korean girls wearing funny outfits to the gym, even heels, but I was surprised by the skirt. There were clearly no shorts under the skirt, because the girl kept holding it down as she was stretching.
    This was so amusing to me that I actually got off my treadmill and went back up to my apartment to get my camera. Luckily when I returned she was still working out and was facing away from me which was perfect to get the photo and video for this article! If you wore a skirt to a gym back home in America, I'm pretty sure security would come kick you out, or demand that you get changed! Apparently anything goes in Korean gyms!

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Seoul Food Girl: Celebrating Thanksgiving in Seoul

Unfortunately we can't bake turkeys in our washing machines!
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    Most of us would love to go to Costco in Seoul and pick up a huge turkey for Thanksgiving, the only problem is that we don't have ovens. If your like any other expat living in Seoul with a washing machine in your kitchen instead of an oven don't worry. There are plenty of restaurants here that have Thanksgiving dinners for the big day. If you work a night shift and can't make one of these dinners don't worry; there are also a few options to celebrate on Saturday.






$$$$$ Fancy Feasts- no kimchi stuffed turkey guaranteed

1. Hilton Seoul Hotel’s Alpine Deli
This buffet offers turkey with herb stuffing, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, pumpkin pie, apple strudel, and more. This is not only for Thanksgiving, it runs through December 31st. The cost is a steep W165,000 plus 10% service charge which will run you about W195,000. A 2 days notice is required so email grandseoul@hilton.com or call 02-2287-8271 to make your reservation.

$$$ Mid range pricing - there might be some kimchi on your table (jk!)

1. Hilton Seoul Hotel’s Buffet Restaurant
  This Thanksgiving dinner includes a glass of champagne and a glass of wine. The buffet begins at  6 pm and costs W70,000. There is a 2 day notice required so email grandseoul@hilton.com or call 02-2287-8271 to make a reservation.

2. Suji’s
     Since Suji's is a well known restaurant catering to the expat scene in Itaewon of course there is a Thanksgiving buffet. There will be fresh green salad, seafood chowder soup, roasted turkey, gravy, cranberry sauce, cornbread sausage stuffing, herb stuffing, grilled mixed vegetables, mashed potatoes, pumpkin pie, and a glass of wine or apple cider. There are two sittings, one at 5:30 – 7:30 pm, and another at 8 – 11 pm. The price is average for adults, about W45,000 – W50,000, and children get a cheaper meal ticket at W25,000 – W30,000 (excluding tax). There is a non-refundable cash deposit (20%) to be paid if you have over 5 people at your table. Reservations are required 02-797-3698 and keep in mind that Suji's is always crowded as it is, so expect a very crowded and less intimate Thanksgiving celebration.

3. Beer O’Clock

  Spend the night in Sinchon at a foreign owned bar watching football games while you eat turkey! This is a more low key Thanksgiving which includes dinner, 2 draft beers, and dessert.  The restaurant opens at 5 pm, and dinner starts at 7 pm and lasts until 2 am. The price is a reasonable W40,000 and tickets can be purchased at the bar. Visit their website http://www.beeroclock.ca/ or call 02-333-9733. 

Saturday Nov. 27th Thanksgiving feasts

1. Big Rock Brewery in Gangnam
 
This Thanksgiving feast is popular among the younger expat scene. There will be deep fried turkey with stuffing and all you can eat buffet. The first session starts from 5 – 6:30 pm for a low price of W35,000. The second session starts from 7:30 – 9:30 pm for a more expensive price of W50,000; however this includes all you can eat/drink food and beer. Past attendees have stated that by the end of the night there is all you can drink bottles of wine! Make a reservation by sending an email to info@bigrockbeer.co.kr or calling 02-539-6650. 




2. Thankgiving Day Potluck Dinner with Ongo Food
O’ngo Culinary School located in Insadong will have a potluck Thanksgiving Dinner on Saturday Nov. 27th from 3-7 pm. There will be all-you-can-eat turkey and side-dishes. At only W30,000 a person, this is by far the best priced feast in Seoul and if if you bring a homemade dish you can save W10,000. RSVP at dan@ongofood.com  or call 02-3446-1607. Check out their Meetup group to see who else will be going at the Seoul Eats Meetup page.

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Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Getting your FBI Criminal Background Check- for those currently living in the United States

This is a state wide criminal background check. Korea now requires a national check.
    The easiest and fastest way to get your National FBI Criminal Background Check in order to come to Korea on an E2 visa is to visit a Live Scan Location. Because Live Scan technology offers digital fingerprints, the processing time for the background check may take less than the standard 3 month time frame. This process takes so long because your criminal history will be reported from all 50 states.
    There is also a mad rush of Americans currently living in Korea to get the national criminal background checks finished by the new deadline of Jan 1, 2011. After contacting the FBI, many teachers are simply keeping their fingers crossed because there is no way they are going to process that many requests before the 2011 deadline. Most of us believe that the Korean government will have to extend the deadline for us, because they did not provide ample time to get the new background check completed. So if you are currently in the U.S. be happy, because this process would be much harder if you were already in Korea and were forced to undergo this new change.  This process takes up to 3 months, so be patient! If your already in Korea, visit FBI check for those already living in Korea.
 
Easy steps to get your FBI check done in America

1. First download the required documents for the FBI check from the FBI Website.
  1. A Check list so that you don't forget anything.
  2. A fingerprint card (FD-258)
  3. The Fingerprint card instructions
  4. Credit Card payment form
  5. Application Form
2. Go to a Live Scan center: Live Scan fingerprinting simply means that there is some office or service in your state which offers digital fingerprinting. This is the best form of fingerprinting because they are sent digitally to the government. This service also takes much better fingerprints than the traditional paper and ink method. Thus the digital prints are much more likely to be accepted than paper and ink prints. In California there is a huge list of live scan locations and hours on the Department of Justice's Website. Simply click on this link and find the nearest location to you. Attention: Make sure you check the FBI criminal background check box on the Live Scan center's application forms. The DOJ box only checks your history in the state.

3.  Write a note to the FBI asking them to use their official seal for the document. This is only because Korea requires special stamps. This will make things easier so that you will not have to get the document notarized before sending it to the US State Department to receive an apostille

Send fingerprints here:
FBI CJIS Division – Record Request
1000 Custer Hollow Road
Clarksburg, WV 26306

4. When the government finally returns the documents to you, next you should send them to the following address for the apostille:


U.S. Department of State
Authentications Office
518 23rd Street NW.
SA-1
Washington, DC 20520

The U.S. Department of State recommends that the documents be sent with the following cover letter: Office of Authenications cover letter.

5. Wait for the final apostilled documents to be mailed to your home. Once you have the notarized and apostilled national criminal background check documents you may mail them to your job in Korea. Your employer will take them to an immigration office to get processed along with your other documents.


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Monday, November 15, 2010

Gyeongbokgung Palace during Fall

     
  Gyeongbokgung Palace is by far my favorite palace in all of Seoul. Located in the heart of Seoul, this palace's ancient buildings and scenic gardens contrast greatly from the surrounding high rises of modern Korea. You will simply be amazed at the dramatic comparison between old and new at this historic location.
     The views during the fall get more and more beautiful the deeper you go into the palace grounds. Especially around the small pond which features views from 360 degrees. Don't forget to try on the traditional palace guards outfits for free. This service usually has no line during week days in the fall, and you may walk around to take photographs. Also make sure to catch the changing of the guard which happens every day at set times. This is a great way to see the guards costumes and witness what the palace would have been like back in 1392. Visit The changing of the guard section of the Korea Tourism Organization's website to see specifics.
 

   For a whopping 3,000 won ($3)  you can get an entrance ticket. However I recommend buying the 10,000 won ($10) all-inclusive ticket which began in May of 2010. This ticket is valid for one month and allows entrance for 4 major palaces (Gyeongbokgung Palace, Changdeokgung Palace, Changgyeonggung Palace, & Deoksugung Palace) and Jongmyo Shrine. For more information on this palace visit The Official Site of Korea Tourism Org.

Directions

1. Exit number 5 from Gyeongbokgung Subway Station (Seoul Subway Line No.3) and walk 5 minutes.





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Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Pepero Day 11/11

A card I received on Pepero Day from my student Sunny!

  Because today is Pepero Day I received many gifts from my students! Pepero Day is a special day celebrated in Korea which is similar to Valentine's Day. Pepero is simply a chocolate covered cookie stick that is made by the huge corporation Lotte Confectionery.
    My students explained to me that this day is not as big of a celebration as Valentine's Day. But they enjoy giving small gifts and boxes of Pepero to their significant others. According to many of my Korean students, they think that Lotte has capitalized on Pepero day. There was always a spike in Pepero sales around the month of November, and specifically on Nov 11th. Wikipedia states that some young school girls started in 1994 in Busan and exchanged the treats to wish one another to grow tall and slender like the Pepero stick. Now as a result Lotte encourages the holiday and sells many Pepero Day inspired gifts starting weeks before November 11.

    Whether or not Lotte started Pepero Day as a way to make more profits is a mystery. But regardless of the origins of this day, Koreans love to celebrate romance. There are huge Pepero stuffed animals sold in almost every corner store weeks before Nov 11th, and bakeries make giant fresh made Pepero sticks to compete with Lotte. I feel so blessed to be a teacher on days like this, because I love the amazing cards and gifts that I receive from my students!




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