Archive for the ‘Korean Culture’ Category
The Power of the Ajuma
4 May 2009Definition of AJUMA: An ajuma is a middle-aged Korean woman who has already had kids. It is said this woman needed seemingly supernatural powers to raise Korean children. Throughout Korea, there is an ongoing joke making fun of an ajuma’s super-powers, despite her unassuming figure. Basically, she could be an X-Men character.
Here are some ajuma [...]
This Is Why My Parents Adopted Me
In: Daily Life in Seoul, South Korea| Korean Culture| Korean Kids| Outdoor Activities in Korea
4 May 2009Here are some very, very cute Korean kids. I was on my way to hiking at Achasan Mountain walked past this schoolyard with hundreds of kids chanting and laughing. I discovered it was Korean Field Day. All the kids are wearing different colored shirts to represent their class. I went right into the crowd and [...]
Pottery in Korea
In: Attractions in Seoul, South Korea| Korea Japan| Korean Culture| Korean History| Korean Pottery
30 Apr 2009Today, Sam and I ventured to Insadong where 40% of all South Korean antique stores are located (Frommer’s South Korea). It is also claimed to be the cultural center of South Korea since the the late 1300’s.
I felt the pottery in particular was amazing in Insadong.
During what was known as “The Pottery Wars,” the Japanese [...]
Baseball Game in Seoul
In: American Culture Korea| Attractions in Seoul, South Korea| Korean Baseball| Korean Culture| Outdoor Activities in Korea
27 Apr 2009Baseball is huge in Korea. I didn’t even realize until I arrived in Seoul that South Korea won the gold medal for baseball at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. The stadium was located only a couple hundred meters away from the subway station. Really nice outdoor field…..
Tickets were only 4,000 Korean won, which is about
Hello Kitty in Korea
27 Apr 2009Photo above of a Hello Kitty “I love Korea” sticker of Hello Kitty in a hanbok, a traditional Korean dress, spoons, wallpaper, wrapping paper….
Korea loves Hello Kitty. I really don’t know why. Even worse, I think I myself have fallen victim to this….My friend Sam thinks that a more appropriate title for this blog entry [...]
Paris Baguette
In: Daily Life in Seoul, South Korea| Food in Seoul, South Korea| Korean Culture| Restaurants in Seoul
25 Apr 2009 Paris Baguette…..
Bakeries in Korea are excellent. One of the most popular is a chain called Paris Baguette. You can find one near every train stop. They sell everything from bread and donuts, to extravagant cakes and
Korean Buffet
In: Food in Seoul, South Korea| Korean Culture| Restaurants| Restaurants in Seoul
24 Apr 2009This sign was prominently displayed on the table with all the food. Obviously due to the mad cow disease scare not too long ago……. I like clean and safe meat….
My friend Clayton introduced me to this awesome Korean buffet restaurant in Cheonho, an area
Seoul Photo 2009
In: American Culture Korea| Attractions in Seoul, South Korea| Korean Culture
21 Apr 2009East Gate entry into COEX Convention Center in Seoul…..
2009 is the inaugeral year for the Seoul Photo Exhibition. My friend Albert had an
Traditional Korean Market – Lots of Photos
In: Food in Seoul, South Korea| Korean Culture| Restaurants in Seoul
20 Apr 2009Only red peppers….
Here are some pictures from one of my favorite destinations in Seoul….Sincheon!
Sincheon has everything from really authentic Korean restaurants, fun night
Fitness in Seoul, South Korea – Lots of Photos
18 Apr 2009One of my goals during my stay in Korea is to exercise regularly in addition to maintaining a healthy diet. I joined ZZang Fitness, a fitness center near my apartment. Gyms in Korea are different in a number of ways from fitness centers in the US -
-they all have sauna’s, people actually take naps on [...]
Hiking in Seoul – Several Photos
In: Attractions in Seoul, South Korea| Korean Culture| Outdoor Activities in Korea
16 Apr 2009This is me standing near the peak of Achasan, a mountain located close to my place.
One of the nicest areas of Seoul are the uber-convenient hiking trails. Seoul is surrounded by mountains, which attributes to it’s high population density (approximately 1.5x New York City).
The First Day in Seoul, Korea – Photos
15 Apr 2009This is me on my first subway ride in Seoul.
I’m playing catch-up. Here are some pictures from my very first
Korean’s are definately better at moving… (look very closely at the photographs)
Simply stack your stuff on the platform and press a button that activates the ladder to lift your stuff to the top. No stairs!!! No more sore backs!!
Step 1
Step 2
Welcome to Kimchi Soup!
7 Apr 2009Stay tuned for updates from Korea!
About Kimchi Soup
Kimchi Soup is a blog journal managed by a Korean-American-Jewish adoptee (this is not a joke). Its sole purpose is to document the adventures of the author's return to Korea and to update his family and friends.
The author of this blog journal was adopted form Korea at the age of 6. He was adopted and raised by a Jewish-American family (not a joke). The purpose of his extended return trip to Korea is to learn more about his birth-family history, learn the Korean language, and immerse himself in daily Korean life to fully experience true Korean culture.
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