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Korean Couple Refuse to Pay for Food at a Taiwan Restaurant Because “That’s not How it’s Done in Korea”

Aug 6, 2012 by Master Blaster
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A lot of people have ways to get out of paying a restaurant bill. Some put hair or other foreign matter into their dishes, while others just run out of the place after eating. However, this might have been the first time that people have claimed diplomatic dinning immunity to save a few bucks. And it worked.

Aug 1, 2012 by Steven
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Nothing brings a nation together like a common enemy and the Olympics give us an excuse to degrade every other country on the planet world without it seeming xenophobic.

It was in the midst of this festive atmosphere that Gallup Korea published their annual poll showing the country’s opinion of the rest of the world. The results? South Korea hates Japan even more than North Korea and loves America the most.

Jul 15, 2012 by Master Blaster
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According to South Korea’s Far East Daily newspaper, China’s public radio broadcast an interview with a currently active Major General who spoke like many Generals do, with much aplomb and sabre rattling to be heard. Let’s see what he has to say.

Jul 12, 2012 by Master Blaster
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Only 4 July, Suwon, South Korea officially opened their newest attraction; “The Restroom Cultural Park” which is the world’s first toilet theme park. To answer the question on everyone’s mind – What the…? – we should first look at a little background on Suwon city.

This city located outside of Seoul is well known for two things. First, the great Hwaseong Fortress ranks among UNESCO’s world heritage and has ruins which run throughout the city. Second is their recently deceased mayor who was known affectionately as Mr. Toilet.

Jul 7, 2012 by Master Blaster
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Hot on the heels of the latest Higgs boson development, leading graphologists are in a frenzy to confirm a new hypothesis set forth by one Twitterer: A cursive English letter y bears a striking resemblance to anime’s favorite criminal Lupin III when you add little eyes, a nose and an ear.

Jun 25, 2012 by Master Blaster
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Summer seems to get hotter every year. For those of us who like spicy food it can be too burdensome to eat after working up enough of a sweat from the cooking alone.

To help this dilemma, a popular Korean Barbeque restaurant, Gyukaku, has announced that it will start selling a new style of frozen kimchi from 20 June.

Jun 13, 2012 by Master Blaster
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Good news for users of smartphones and other portable devices constantly frustrated by batteries that don’t seem to last the day. A new type of energy saving memory has been successfully developed that can extend your battery life from 5 to 10 times.

Jun 8, 2012 by Master Blaster
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The National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST for mercifully short) has announced the development of a new material that can be used as an adhesive product.

Created from a petroleum-based liquid crystal, this miracle goo can actually change from solid to liquid and vice versa not with changes in heat but with exposure to simple lights.

May 24, 2012 by Master Blaster
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Korea’s darling of the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics, figure skater Kim Yuna has been enjoying the fame and glory that comes with earning a gold medal. She has even dubbed “the people’s little sister” by her fellow citizens of South Korea.

Blessed with good looks to boot, it seems nothing can cast a gloom on Kim Yuna brightly shining stardom. Not until this photo was released on the internet that has sparked the righteous indignation or South Koreans everywhere showing a less than flattering depiction of their little sis.

May 23, 2012 by Mac Denny
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In a world where all that existed to hold cardboard boxes together was normal brown packaging tape and cloth tapes, Korean designer Jeong-Min Lee saw a need and taped it up.

Lee’s snazzy “X Tape” spruces up spring cleaning and storage with eccentric designs printed on rolls of clear tape. Designs featuring metal hinges or leather straps can turn a plain cardboard box into a steamer trunk, and metal bolt and spiral notebook designs can add some fun to a gift or package. Read More

Truly Embody Your Love with this Ring

May 20, 2012 by danielnishina
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You want to have a symbol of your love for a significant other, but there are so many designs to choose from. You can now impress upon others as well as yourself, literally, your feelings with the Inner Message line of rings from Yoon Jungyun Shop. While the outside of the ring looks plain and unassuming, the inside surface of the ring imprints a message on your finger, which you can see after removing the ring. So even after you’ve taken off the ring, you’re still reminded of your significant other. Another part of the gratification of this ring is having the very exclusive knowledge of the message, possibly a secret to everyone but you and the person who you gave the ring to. Read More

Pop Star’s First Pitch Induces Laughter, Ignites Shameful Flame War

May 19, 2012 by Mac Denny
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Korean pop group Girls’ Generation’s Jessica had everything going for her as she stepped to the mound last week at Jamsil Baseball Stadium in Seoul. She went into a semi-accurate windup with her white glove, pink shoes, form-fitting jeans and perfect smile aaaaaaand . . . she spiked the ball into the ground three feet in front of her.

Big deal, right? Lieutenant Dan did basically the same thing in Texas a couple nights ago, proving to us that a ceremonial first pitch is like a box of chocolates – you never know what kind you’re gonna get.

And what’s better, throwing like a T-baller or collapsing in a heap a la Sadako last month in the Tokyo Dome?

None of it should come as a surprise; Jessica showed us the extent of her athletic prowess at 0:20 with that strong, convincing fist pump. What is surprising is the harsh criticism piled on poor Jessica by the peanut gallery.
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Fish Heads, Fish Heads, Sushi Roly-Poly Fish Heads

May 15, 2012 by Master Blaster
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Korea eats them up, yum! Now, we may all think of Japan when it comes to sushi rolls, but Korea also has a similar food that they call Gimbap. Don’t let the above picture fool you, however, gimbap is usually a really delicious take on sushi with some common Korean ingredients like kimchi.

What we see here is the latest dining craze in Korea. It’s basically just a sushi roll with saury in the middle but for some mystifying reason the head and tail is still attached. What’s stranger is according to the buzz on Twitter, it’s awesome!

May 14, 2012 by Jessica
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Next time you pick up a package of instant ramen, you may want to look extra closely at the label. A media outlet in Hong Kong recently reported that a type of instant ramen containing dog meat has been growing in popularity. Read More

Korean Pop Idol Enrages Japanese Internet by Eating Instant Noodles From the Pot

Apr 26, 2012 by Steven
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While the internet in general is known for being a bottomless cauldron of hate, nothing quite gets Japanese netizens seething like South Korea.

Case in point: the Japanese net is raging over a video of a young South Korean woman eating instant noodles because she has bad table manners.

Apr 12, 2012 by Mac Denny
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The International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) is holding general meetings in Monaco starting on April 23, and on the agenda is the hot debate over the name of the body of water between Japan and the Korean Peninsula.

Korean newspaper Chosun Ilbo reported on April 10 that the Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade was feeling doubtful of global support for its request that “East Sea” appear alongside the current “Sea of Japan” name. The ministry is said to be making special arrangements for the IHO meetings, including ramping up the urgency of its requests for support from IHO member nations. Read More

South Korea Declares Lady Gaga Concert “Unsuitable for Minors”

Apr 3, 2012 by Steven
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It looks like little monsters hoping to see Lady Gaga kick off her world tour in Seoul on April 27 will have to stay in their caves: on March 30, a South Korean government agency decided to ban people under age 18 from attending the US pop diva’s concert on the grounds that it is “harmful to minors.”

Apr 2, 2012 by danielnishina
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Of course everyone knows that coffee shop chain, Starbucks – good coffee, delicious food, comfortable atmosphere, top-notch service. If I had more money, I’d go everyday. Now we can all get a few steps closer to realizing this dream using these secret hacks: Read More

Possibly Korean, Definitely Effeminate Young Man has Some Choice Words to Share with Japan: “Please Die Quickly.”

Mar 13, 2012 by Master Blaster
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A young man who is assumed to be Korean has decided to share his feelings to the world on YouTube and as a result ignited a powder keg of tensions between Koreans and Japanese internet users.

In broken Japanese, the boy gave a minute and a half speech about his take on the post-Tohoku Earthquake situation which, as one Japanese commenter said, “crossed the line.” He then gives a glimpse into his own homicidal fantasies before politely asking all Japanese people to “die quickly.”

Mar 12, 2012 by Steven
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Every Spring, Starbucks Japan rolls out their SAKURA line of beautiful cherry blossom-themed merchandise, which usually includes tumblers, mugs, a specially-designed Starbucks card and sakura-flavored beverages.

The series is supposedly so popular that every year, South Koreans come to Japan in droves to purchase the goods and some even take large quantities back home for resale.

SAKURA 2012 launched this year on February 29 and 2 weeks into the promotion, the illicit Korean Starbucks trade is in full bloom. The most popular item? The SAKURA 2012 Tumbler: a transparent tumbler that, when filled with coffee, allows you to experience the beauty of yozakura, or cherry blossoms at night.