I live in Korea, but I'm finding it difficult to obtain Korean edition ebooks through Yes24, Aladdin, Kyobo, or even Google Play, because I have a US credit card. Does anyone know of other, hassle-free sources? Thanks in advance.
posted by Chasuk
on Apr 21, 2013 -
3 answers
Please share your recommendations on books about North Korea.
I have seen
this question from 2007 but I'd like books about history and culture as well as modern day North Korea. Fiction recommendations are also welcome. I have already read and enjoyed Nothing to Envy by Barbara Demick.
My only request is that they're available as an eBook - preferably as an ePub.
posted by poxandplague
on Apr 6, 2013 -
16 answers
What does this Korean localized WinXP error dialogue say and how can I fix it (optional).
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posted by roue
on Feb 6, 2013 -
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Why do all (or at least, the vast majority) of flights between Sydney and the U.S. this July/August have layovers in China or Korea? How can I best go about finding a budget ticket that takes a more direct route?
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posted by jrobin276
on Jan 7, 2013 -
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I need some online teaching resources for an inexperienced new TEFL teacher
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posted by kwes
on Jan 6, 2013 -
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I've decided that I want to buy new, "smart" and/or "fashion-forward" clothes, and in my travels through sites like Pinterest I've discovered the phenomenon of the online Far-East retailer (sites like theleesshop.com and top-dresses.com). Specifically for menswear, has anyone bought from places like this, and how have the results been? Buying a nice-looking coat for $22 plus shipping almost seems too good to be true, but I'm sure that's still profitable for the manufacturer and saves on all the uplift that gets added by the retail universe (and western world in general).
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on Nov 21, 2012 -
11 answers
I'm starting a Korean class next week, and I'd like to get a broader exposure to modern Korean media.
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posted by Merzbau
on Sep 23, 2012 -
12 answers
Forty-something woman traveling to Seoul solo for work. Advice needed-- etiquette, dining, shopping, sightseeing.
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posted by picklebird
on Aug 10, 2012 -
12 answers
A friend asked me for help getting an apostille of her daughter's background check for a job in Korea- I haven't a clue where to start, but I've included her question inside.
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posted by BuddhaInABucket
on Jul 1, 2012 -
5 answers
Southeast Asia travel advice desired. Where should two vegetarians who speak English go for a 5 day vacation in mid December?
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posted by holyrood
on Apr 21, 2012 -
7 answers
Talk to me. Don't be afraid to be long-winded. I welcome oversharers. I've done reams of research on teaching in South Korea, but I still have lots of questions. And the only people I really trust to answer them are you. Spill, please. What's your Korean story?
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posted by Violet Blue
on Mar 27, 2012 -
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Asking for a friend: I'm in the U.S. and require the services of a stock broker licensed in Korea who speaks English and has experience handling U.S. clients. I'm looking for any referrals to firms or individuals who work with well known firms. Feel free to MeFi Mail me if you'd rather not post publicly. Bonus question: For circumstances beyond my control I need to take direct ownership of an interest I have in what will become a publicly traded Korean company. I plan to speak to my tax adviser, but are there any particular considerations I need to be aware of in obtaining and holding this investment? My understanding is that I need a licensed broker to take custody for me. I also understand that South Korea is a relatively friendly place for U.S. foreign investment. Thanks!
posted by chaiwawa
on Feb 16, 2012 -
2 answers
I really want to share this video I saw a while ago with a friend, for injoke purposes. But I dunno how to find it! Help! I believe it to be either Korean or Japanese pop music. I have little to no memory of the actual song, just the video.
3, maybe 4 East-Asian ladies. Strolling along a sidewalk, holding shopping bags, walking past upscale store windows. The sidewalk moves underneath them, kind of like an omnidirectional conveyor belt. I can remember no other details, really. Other than it was filmed in a studio (obviously), yet gives the impression of being filmed outside via lighting, and there were a lot of pastel shades going on. Oh, and the women are wearing heels.
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posted by TheTorns
on Feb 7, 2012 -
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When I visited my brother in Korea, I fell in love with Maekgeolli. I liked the crisper, almost tart stuff, with more carbonation. Now I'm trying to buy it in Korean markets here in LA, and while they've got a lot of it, I can't seem to navigate the varieties.
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posted by klangklangston
on Jan 27, 2012 -
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I want to take a ferry from Shimonoseki, Japan to Busan, South Korea, and then later from Busan to Fukuoka—but how do I book tickets?
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posted by reductiondesign
on Jan 11, 2012 -
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What makes more sense for documenting my trip to South Korea and Vietnam, an HD video camera or a digital still camera?
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posted by broadway bill
on Jan 2, 2012 -
14 answers
The recent event in North Korea has got me going on a Korea jag. Specifically, I'm wondering what's next for the two Koreas. Googling just gets me a bunch of blog entries. . .
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posted by TheTingTangTong
on Dec 27, 2011 -
13 answers
Would the Army have kept my father in Germany if he was supposed to go to Korea? The whole story is inside...
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posted by Hanuman1960
on Dec 19, 2011 -
4 answers
Is there a personalized greeting card service in Korea? I'd like to have a company send on my behalf a holiday card to a household with my own custom message inside.
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posted by ccl6yl
on Dec 18, 2011 -
3 answers
Emperor Wang Gun. It is one of the best TV shows you have never seen. Unfortunately, I have only seen parts of it. Is there any way I can purchase this show at a reasonable price? All I can find is a heartbreakingly priced $300 DVD set.
posted by furiousxgeorge
on Dec 15, 2011 -
3 answers
I'm trying to find out the title and author of a near-future geopolitical thriller written sometime back in the 90's.
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posted by AdamCSnider
on Dec 12, 2011 -
6 answers
I'm taking a class this year studying the history of samurai and was wondering why I didn't know of a Korean equivalent. I know we Koreans love martial arts and fighting just like the Japanese, judging by the dozens of sageuks produced every year.
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posted by qvinx
on Dec 6, 2011 -
6 answers
How can I get a copy of my South Korean birth certificate? I was born in Seoul, became a naturalized US citizen as a child. My parents never had a copy (it was apparently lost). I don't even know what hospital I was born in, and have no easy way to find out. I tried contacting the Korean embassy but received no response. I live in New Mexico and don't believe there is any Korean embassy near here. What can I do?
posted by El Sabor Asiatico
on Nov 9, 2011 -
6 answers
I'm going to be in Seoul next week with my husband and my parents. My parents are Korean and will probably take the helm for showing us around and feeding us, but I'd like some suggestions for things that they wouldn't necessarily now much about, mainly: nightlife and shopping.
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posted by like_neon
on Oct 10, 2011 -
4 answers
Can anyone tell me about the National or Ambassador brands of frozen lamb sold in Korea, but from elsewhere in Asia - origins, quality etc? Anyone enough of a web detective to find more info, or can make an educated guess from what you know?
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posted by Not Supplied
on Aug 27, 2011 -
4 answers
Old people have sex? Please help me find media representations of geriatric sexuality in various media such as in commercials, movies, posters, television, newspapers, and so on.
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posted by Knigel
on Aug 16, 2011 -
30 answers
I'm flying to South Korea (JFK to PEK to ICN) in two weeks for my first international trip in years. I need some advice on preparation, the flight, and the subsequent two months I'll spend in Korea.
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posted by jykmf
on Aug 8, 2011 -
9 answers
I have a friend living in Korea. She's a freshman in college but wants to study art history here in the US. She's worried about paying for it all and wonders if another country might be better. I know nothing about this. What's the best course of action?
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posted by jykmf
on Jul 21, 2011 -
7 answers
What's the magic word to get long-term depression and Parkinson's Disease accepted as Service Related for the purpose of securing a Veterans Administration pension for an 80-plus-year-old Korea Conflict veteran?
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posted by toodleydoodley
on May 24, 2011 -
11 answers
What happens if Korean immigration refuses my tourist visa? I am a Canadian living in Korea using tourist visas. I am doing online university from Canada and I am not working illegally. I have an apartment in Korea and I am worried that if I get rejected for some reason, I will have no way to get my things.
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 25, 2011 -
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My husband and I are visiting Korea soon. Is the famous WiFi in Korea ubiquitous enough to use his iPhone 4 for web browsing and Skype? We're also renting an SKTelecom cellphone, but we'd like to use the iPhone for data-related tasks and travel apps. Is it just a matter of his iPhone jumping on any Wifi network (without incurring any roaming charges)? We're coming from the US (AT&T), and staying in Jeju and Seoul.
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posted by yeoja
on Apr 10, 2011 -
7 answers
I am looking for theories of political/social movement (i.e. dance, performance not ideological) for a research paper on the Mass Games in North Korea, a large-scale spectacle including gymnastics, music, dance and art performed for Kim Jung-Il.
posted by weaponsgradecarp
on Apr 4, 2011 -
2 answers
As an English-speaker in the US, how can I contact a South Korean post office to resolve a delivery problem?
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posted by brain
on Feb 17, 2011 -
1 answer
I’m in the process of writing an English education book, and I’m going to be using a lot of information: maps, lists, etc. I need to know how I should cite my sources.
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posted by eggrollover
on Feb 10, 2011 -
5 answers
Please help my friend not get fired from her job teaching English in South Korea. Advice and coping strategies requested.
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posted by HeKilledKennedy
on Jan 17, 2011 -
17 answers
Can I order books and CD's from Amazon.com to be sent to my home in Korea, but using a US-based debit card?
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posted by bardic
on Jan 6, 2011 -
7 answers
We're spending the 1st half of our honeymoon in Jeju-do. We're arriving at Incheon at 3:20pm on a Thursday. Could we get to Gimpo from Incheon in time for a 6:20pm, 7:45pm or 10:30pm flight to Jeju? Or are we better off spending the night in Seoul, then catching a flight from Gimpo the next day?
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posted by yeoja
on Jan 3, 2011 -
6 answers
Which countries would benifit from a war on the Korean peninsula?
My students want to know.
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posted by manwoo
on Dec 22, 2010 -
36 answers
I'm looking for tips, advice, and resources on creating conversational ESL lessons for a third grade Korean boy.
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posted by Shesthefastest
on Dec 20, 2010 -
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