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

[Video] The life of late Kim Dae-Jung, who is the 15th President of Republic of Korea.

(From Arirang TV Youtube Channel)

Obituary: Kim Dae-jung, the 15th president of Republic of Korea (South Korea)

He might be killed at 1973 or 1981.
However, he has just closed his eyes peacefully at today afternoon.

Over death threat, he has been the symbol of Democracy and Peace in Korea.

Rest in Peace, Kim Dae-jung, the 15th president of Republic of Korea

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)

South Korean Baseball Team, I’m proud of you

Beijing Olympics…

Their gold medal was miracle…

Anyone did not expect they get gold but they did.

 

World Baseball Classic…

Korea was out at semi-final in ‘06 WBC…

After 4 years, today, ‘09 WBC

 

Preparing period was seriously challengeable time for Korean Baseball team.

Anyone did not want to be manager (It might be the effect from Olympics)

In addition, It was hard to make squad because some of important players, who are in overseas league, did not enter the team (by their own decision and problems).

 

Just one Japan Pro League player and Just one Major League (US) player… That’s all… Other players are in Korean Pro League players.

 

Therefore, It was expected Korean Baseball team is out at Second rounds.

(WBC – 1st round –> 2nd round –> Finals)

However, today…

They standed the pitch, the grand final of WBC ‘09 and faced Japan, rival of rival for long long time.

 

The result was….

Japan 5 Korea 3

Yes, we lose the match.

 

However, Korea baseball team did as they can.

Especially, at 9th Bottom…

When Everyone expected ‘Yes, it’s the end’.

They made a point so the result was draw.

(Japan 3 Korea 3)

 

Even they lose, I celebrate they hardest journey.

They beaten Taipei China (Taiwan), China, Mexico, Venezuela and Japan (two times).

 

It could be impossible journey for them.

Well done, after 4 years, I believe Korea could be the top of world baseball teams.

 

Thanks and I’m proud of you

Korean Baseball Team

 

(P.S.) I wish Double Elimination rule should be dropped from next WBC. How many Korea and Japan matches were in ‘09 WBC. It’s five times (1R 2, 2R 2 and final 1). Is it reasonable schedule?

I used to drink…

Last month

France24 reported very interesting topic.

Huesik: Korean for binge drinking (English)

Après le boulot, le goulot (French)

 

Yes, It was my night culture.

When I went to Korean College, I should go to Hue-Sik every day. (Hey.. When I went to college, I was over 20!)

 

“Drink Soju as water”

This sentence might be describe my drinking behaviour.

By the Way, do you know what is Soju?

 

Merriam-Webster’s Online Dictionary describe it as…

Korean vodka distilled from rice

A blogger describes it is the best-selling booze in the world. Yes, if you are in Korea, you will drink wine and vodka very rarely. Instead of, you will see this lovely green bottles (Colour of Soju bottle) every where.

As This picture

 

My favourite Soju is Cham-Isel, which is contain 20.1% of alcohol.

Recently, some new Soju brands have been introduced and most of them contains less alcohol than Cham-Isel. I have an opportunity to drink one of these brand. It was my react.

“ What’s it? Is it water? ”

 

However, I might not drink this Soju, Jinro Gold, which contains 25% alcohol.

If I drink this bottle, I might feel my throat and tongue is burned.

 

By the Way, I used to drink one to two bottles of Soju everyday. Sometimes, I drunk until cannot recognise every thing. (Yes, typical symptom of Binge Drinking) Also, I suffered hang over every morning (?).

 

However, I cannot drink as when I was young. Also, when I met my friend in Korea, they drunk small amount of alcohol. Hu… Yes, It means I am older and older now.

 

Recently, I have seen lots of party photos on facebook. When I was young, Club was not my favourite space because I do not have enough money for entertain there. Yes, I never have been clubs in Korea.

 

Usually, I drink beer at some restaurants or pubs, we called HOF. You might think I drunk as luxury restaurants but there is not luxury and I cannot find adapt words where explain where I drink. The similar words is pubs but there is different pubs.

 

Anyway, I envy them, who post their amuse photos in clubs on facebook or other sites. Ah… Feel so alone.

 

Akon -- Mr. Lonely

 

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(P.S.) Thank you for your comments ^_^;;;;

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])

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)

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)