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dekker28

KBS GLOBAL - 0 views

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John Pedersen

YONHAP NEWS - 0 views

dekker28

South Korean Newspapers - 0 views

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    A list of newspapers in south korea. the Seoul Times in english might be one of interest for us
RJ Dean

AMERICAN CITIZEN SERVICES NEWSLETTER for South Korea - FEBRUARY 2008 « Guide ... - 0 views

  • Ensure that you have applied for your absentee ballot using the hard copy or on-line versions of the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) form
  • (4) Make sure your local election official has your current mailing address.
  • (8) Register to vote and request your ballot in a timely manner - not later than September 2008.
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  • (9) VOTE - mail your ballot not later than October 15th of the election year.
  • (10) Use the Federal Write In Absentee Ballot if you are overseas and your State absentee ballot does not arrive in time to be mailed back by your state’s deadline.
  • Overseas American citizens vote under the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA) and can all register to vote from abroad using OVF’s services.
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    Overall good website
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    · Some tips to help learn the language 1. An audio course 2. Textbook 3. Software 4. Flashcards 5. A reader · Study a little every day · Keep fit · Keep it fun · Find help
liznieuwkerk

The Korea Herald : The Nation's No.1 English Newspaper : Restoration of landmark gate t... - 0 views

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    an over night fire destroys the Sungnyemun, a 610-year-old national treasure, and it is expected to take three years to recreate
liznieuwkerk

The Korea Herald : The Nation's No.1 English Newspaper : Liberal parties to merge - 0 views

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    Korea's two main liberal parties unite against the Grand National Party's plan to dominate the National Assembly through the April elections
John Pedersen

The Korea Herald : The Nation's No.1 English Newspaper - 0 views

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    Source for my wiki.
xomilla30ox

Korean Holidays :Holidays to South Korea, Tour2Korea.com - 0 views

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    celebrate holidays that we celebrate like chirstmas and new years. they also celebrate alot of other holidays that we don't celebrate all throughout the year.
Emily Sobieski

South Korea: Language, Culture, Customs and Etiquette - 0 views

  • Family welfare is much more important than the needs of the individual.
  • Meeting Etiquette
  • Wait to be introduced at a social gathering.
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  •  Bring fruit or good quality chocolates or flowers if invited to a Korean's home.
  • The number 4 is considered unlucky, so gifts should not be given in multiples of 4.
  • Wrap gifts in red or yellow paper, since these are royal colours. Alternatively, use yellow or pink paper since they denote happiness.
  • Do not wrap gifts in green, white, or black paper.
  • Gift Giving Etiquette
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      All things listed below are important
  • Remove your shoes before entering the house.
  • Send a thank you note the following day after being invited to dinner.
  • Chopsticks should be returned to the table after every few bites and when you drink or stop to speak.
  • Do not pick up food with your hands. Fruit should be speared with a toothpick.
  • Try a little bit of everything. It is acceptable to ask what something is.
  • Dress Etiquette
  • Under no circumstances insult or to criticize in front of others.
  • This is a culture where "less is more" when communicating. Respond to questions directly and concisely.
  • Appointments are required and should be made 3 to 4 weeks in advance.
  • It is a good idea to send both an agenda and back-up material including information about your company and client testimonials prior to the meeting.
  • Have all written materials available in both English and Korean.
  •  Have one side of your business card translated into Korean.
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    good info about culture
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    ·Bow and say good bye to each person when you are leaving a party ·Wait to be introduced at a social gathering ·Person of lower status bows to those of higher status ·Use both hands when you are giving a gift ·Arrive up to 30 minutes late for a dinner ·Take off your shoes before you enter a persons house ·Eldest person is served dinner first ·Wait to be seated don't sit until you are told so
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    South Korea customs and stuff like that...
brittanyb

Enjoy The Splendor of Seoul's Nocturnal Winter Attractions! : Tour2Korea.com - 0 views

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    good pictures for video.
puppies4life

Flying Cows Consulting - Teaching English in South Korea...Without the Bull! - 0 views

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    good info
puppies4life

Despite Tremendous Odds, Religion Survives in North Korea - 0 views

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    good stuff
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