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21 August 2009

The Memorial places and service in London, UK for late Kim Dae-Jung

1. Embassy of Republic of Korea (South Korean Embassy)


o Dates : From 19 Aug (Wed) [Closing Date: TBA]


o Time : 10AM to 4PM

o Location : 2nd Floor of Embassy of Republic of Korea
(60 Buckingham Gate, London, SW1E 6AJ) Detail Informations of Location

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2. Korean Residence Society in the UK


o Date : 19, Aug (Wed) to 23, Aug (Sun)


o Time : 21 Aug (Fri) 11AM - 8PM / 22 Aug (Sat) 11AM - 7PM / 23 Aug (Sun) 11AM - 4PM

o Memorial Service: 23 Aug (Sun), From 4PM


o Location : Thames House, 63 Kingston Road, New Malden, Surrey, KT3 3PB



o Contact : [Phone] 020 8605 0050 / [FAX] 020 8942 0929



(From Arirang TV Youtube Channel)

28 May 2009

Mourning of a politician in South Korea.

I remember the moment when Barack Obama announce his winning speech at a park in Chicago…

 

This scene was linked the dramatic moment in South Korea in 2002.

The moment, when the 16th President of Republic of Korea was elected, was very similar than what happened in the USA in 2008.

 

Late Roo Moo-Hyun, who was the 16th president of Republic of Korea (South Korea).

 

He was the symbol of democracy and moderate liberal politics in South Korea.

 

Unbelievable death…

Actually, he committed suicide but it is believed that Political Revenge culture from politicians, polices, prosecutors and media gave the motivation of his suicide.

 

Former S. Korea President Roh commits suicide

On the political murder of Roh

(From The Hankyoreh)

Lee Myung-bak’s Political Revenge Killed Roh Moo-Hyun

My Tribute to Roh Moo-hyun

(From OhmyNews International)

 

He asked “Don’t be sad” to his family and colleagues on the last letter, which was written before he died.

However, they and majority Korean cannot accept his last request.

South Korea has not changed what he want…

 

Rest in Peace dear the foolishness politician, who is admired and mourned by majority people.

 

(Post Before travel to London, which might be the sadness trip)

27 July 2008

The Goal of the day

Olympic Football Team Pre Match

South Korea vs. Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)

28.July.2008 @ Suwon, South Korea

41 min, by Jung Sung-ryong (Goalkeeper)

[It's Korean Language clip]

12 June 2008

South Korea beef protests escalate - June 11 2008

It's the protest against for protecting Korean Health.
I like Beef and want to eat it without concern.

(News Clip from: Korea's Lee calls for 'fresh start' [Aljazeera English])

08 May 2008

Parents Day in South Korea

About 5 weeks ago,

My Sister would be a mother of a son.

How did she feel the moment?

 

I have a grand mother, parents and a elder sister.

I haven't seen them for more than 1 year approximately.

 

When I call them, I just say

"Hello... How are you?"

Or... sometimes... "Could you send money?"

 

Am I good a son or a younger brother for them?

I really do not think so....

 

I heard my father's business condition is harder and harder...

In addition, my father might be old as to consider retirement.

 

However... I haven't given any help to my family...

Just... Received their help in England...

 

About 2 years ago,

When I decided to study in England and said to my family, they were surprise but supported my new start.

If I do not choose this opinion, is my family's challenge

reduced?

 

I really thanks for them.

Sometimes, my father said

"Other families' son and daughter claimed to their parents often, my children has not done"

It might be wrong, However if he is right, it could be explained "I do not feel to claim to my parents"

 

However, I am afraid to my parents.

I want to show to them their son is better than others.

But... My ability does not enough for getting confidence.

It might be the cause of to cut conversation between me and my parents.

 

However, they understand me.

Even, their son think the different way from their hope.

 

Today is the parents day in South Korea.

Usually, sons and daughters give Carnations to their parents today.

I cannot give the flower to my parents as usual in this year...

 

What do I say when I call to them?

 

Might be...

"Could you send money..."

Fuck... I am a dumb of the dumb...

 

(Korean Pop) Music Video - Father (Psy)

19 December 2007

Sorry, I was one of 37% (the 17th Republic of Korea Presidential election)

63.0%

63% Korean electors were attended the 17th Republic of Korea (South) Presidential Election.
This figure is much lower than previous Presidential Electrons.


Honestly, Lee Myung-bak was not my favorite candidate but I do not want he would be the president.
However, Lee is the Pre-president of Republic of Korea by 48.7% voting.
My favorite candidate got just 5.8% voting.

However, I am afraid to claim this result because I am one of 37%, who did not vote.
I live in Oxford,England so It's hard to attend election.
I know some Korean, who live in oversea countries, went to South Korea for voting but it needs spending lots of money and time.

Quite sad, this result but Lee is our new president from next middle of Feb.
I just hope my country is going well.

Relative article : The Hankyoreh / Aljazeera English

Lee Myung-bak (might be) The New President of Republic of Korea

KST 18:00 / GMT 09:00
The 17th Republic of Korea Presidential Election is finished and Korean Broadcasting stations announced the exit pool result.

The results are Lee Myung-bak (National Grand Party, Conservative) might be won the election.

These results expect Lee will get 50.3% (KBS&MBC), 51.3% (SBS) or 49.0% (YTN).

YES... It's absolute perfect winning.

Hu... I do not know how do I say this result. Just It's not GOOD for me.

(The final election attendance is 62.8%)

Relative Article: Conservative Lee Myung-bak likely to win presidential election
(Photo from YTN)

05 July 2007

I should say "Congratulation Sochi" but...



Sochi wins
The Russian Black Sea resort of Sochi has beaten off competition from
Pyeongchang in South Korea and Austria's Salzburg to host the 2014 Winter
Olympic Games. Sochi won 51:47 against Pyeongchang in the second round of voting
at the 119th IOC session in Guatemala.

From Russia Today (http://www.russiatoday.ru/)

I'm Korean
My country bided 2014 Winter Olympic Game.

I expected we can have Winter Olympic Game but...

How do I understand this terrible situation... Just sad..

Sorry PyeongChang(http://www.pyeongchang2014.org/)

(More Realtive News Clip from Russia Today)

03 July 2007

Why am I in England.

OK... I want to discuss about this news article with you.
Please read this article before when you read this post.



English Is The Golden Tongue for S. Koreans
SEOUL -- Just a week into his summer vacation, 15-year-old Min-Kyu Kim
already has a tight schedule and ambitious goals: On this particular day, he
intends to memorize 600 words of English vocabulary, solve 10 pages of SSAT math
problems and take practice tests for English. He estimates the tests... more – by Joohee Cho


From Washingtonpost.com (The Washington Post)


1, I met my Korean friend on an Instant Messenger.
Friend: "I do not understand why people study at oversea country"
Me: "Why?"
Friend: "Because I think if someone study more incentive, it's enough in my country"
I did not answer that because I agree with him.


2, Some months ago, my sister couple traveled some European countries and I traveled France and Italy with them.
The one thing that I surprised to them was they communicated better than me in there. Of course, they speak a bit of English and don't speak other languages.
My sister husband said "Simply the best"

3, I serious consider to attend Pre-sessional course from 23rd, July at Oxford Brookes University.
The problem is money. The course fee and housing fee are quiet expensive for me. (About... more than £2500 together)
If I got IELTS overall 6 (with Reading and Writing over 6), I do not need to attend that course. But...

How much have I spended money and time for learning English?
And, how much improve my English?
Why do I learn English in the UK where has lots of incidents?

The answer is Oh My GOD...

(P.S.) I want to share another news article form South Korea. This news article is about a man who has been rejected his UK student visa from embassy of United Kingdom in South Korea. This article is written by Korean and I show the article is translated to English by Google Translate tool.
http://translate.google.com/translate?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cbs.co.kr%2Fnocut%2Fshow.asp%3Fidx%3D554956&langpair=ko%7Cen&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&prev=%2Flanguage_tools
From CBS NoCut News (http://www.nocutnews.co.kr/ [Korean])

(P.S.2) Anyway What's your opinion about this news article?
Is it good for Korean or not? Please write your comment here.