I'm thinking about taking a suit holiday. As in, going to a country where not only can I have a fun vacation, but I can get a bunch of suits made for a good price. Where should I go? [more inside]
posted by rileyray3000 on Nov 19, 2009 - 22 answers

Help me find someone with Hangul calligraphy skills. [more inside]
posted by larsks on Nov 17, 2009 - 3 answers

Daegu day trip suggestions? [more inside]
posted by pedstel on Nov 4, 2009 - 5 answers

YouTube is unbearably slow. What gives? [more inside]
posted by GilloD on Oct 11, 2009 - 4 answers

I need a kind soul in South Korea to find school records of a woman born in 1937, to help us begin our search for the birth family of our adopted cousin. [more inside]
posted by cda on Sep 30, 2009 - 16 answers

How can I rid myself of indoor mosquitos? [more inside]
posted by GilloD on Sep 28, 2009 - 16 answers

Proxies, VPNs and restrictions, oh my! How can an American dude in South Korea get his Hulu, Steam and Direct2Drive on. More inside. [more inside]
posted by GilloD on Sep 15, 2009 - 6 answers

How do I become an amazing, inspiring, organized, respected, and effective teacher? What did your favorite teacher do that set him/her apart? Your tips, anecdotes, and resources (particularly online) are appreciated. [more inside]
posted by acidic on Sep 13, 2009 - 22 answers

Controlling classroom behavior: Theory/practice? More inside! [more inside]
posted by GilloD on Sep 6, 2009 - 11 answers

I'm moving to South Korea in a month, and I'm looking for films, books, and art to inspire and direct my wanderings around the country. [more inside]
posted by acidic on Aug 2, 2009 - 8 answers

Still in Korea: Due to a bit of stupidity and bad luck, I missed my flight back to LA. What now? [more inside]
posted by klangklangston on Aug 2, 2009 - 20 answers

In about a month I'm going to be teaching English to a bunch of 4th grade South Korean kids. Awesome. However, I've never taught anything, let alone a language. I'm looking for books, courses, tips, tricks, suggestions and anything else that might give me a little confidence. [more inside]
posted by GilloD on Jul 30, 2009 - 20 answers

Japan & South Korea Filter: Please help me find things to do in Fukuoka, Japan and suggest places to go as I travel back through South Korea's Busan, Daegu, and finally Gyeongju. [more inside]
posted by Knigel on Jul 24, 2009 - 8 answers

We're moving to South Korea! We've never been to Asia! Tell us what to expect! More inside! (!!) [more inside]
posted by GilloD on Jul 7, 2009 - 14 answers

The two journalists that were convicted in North Korea were sentenced to 12 years of hard labor. What does "hard labor" mean in this situation?
posted by josher71 on Jun 8, 2009 - 12 answers

Looking for a cheap, non-romanized Korean-English dictionary. [more inside]
posted by non-kneebiter on May 30, 2009 - 4 answers

[CareerFilter?] Help me make the most of my time in Korea (plan for career, have fun) [more inside]
posted by kinakomochi on May 25, 2009 - 5 answers

Where can a Manhattan lover find bitters in Daegue, South Korea? [more inside]
posted by smartyboots on May 24, 2009 - 8 answers

I'm going to be teaching in Korea soon, so I'm looking to ask people who have already done it (perhaps are currently doing it) a few burning questions. I've googled these questions extensively, but never found answers that were both unambiguous and current. [more inside]
posted by Chasuk on May 22, 2009 - 4 answers

South Korea and iPhones. Are they a good mix? Can I use them or buy them there? [more inside]
posted by Chasuk on May 14, 2009 - 8 answers

What is the legal status of the designer drug 2C-i in South Korea?
posted by ed\26h on Apr 22, 2009 - 4 answers

KOREA FILTER: Help me decide if I should leave my current Korean university and move to Seoul to focus on Korean language learning. [more inside]
posted by Knigel on Apr 12, 2009 - 4 answers

Could the US or Japan shoot down the missile that North Korea is planning on launching next week? [more inside]
posted by crazyray on Mar 29, 2009 - 18 answers

Is online poker illegal in South Korea? [more inside]
posted by RufusW on Feb 27, 2009 - 4 answers

I'm interested in modern Korean Literature, but am having a difficult time finding English translations of contemporary Korean authors (last 20 years). I'm primarily interested in novelists, but also short stories and memoirs. I'm aware there are a few anthologies of short stories. Who has been translated? Who of those is the best, in your opinion? Thanks.
posted by jwucd on Feb 6, 2009 - 6 answers

How to find a kind of shirt I saw in Korea. [more inside]
posted by Kirklander on Jan 25, 2009 - 3 answers

Please suggest music with English lyrics for my winter camp of Korean students that will help wake them up in the morning. [more inside]
posted by Knigel on Jan 11, 2009 - 14 answers

I'm heading to South Korea next month and would like some info... [more inside]
posted by hylaride on Dec 23, 2008 - 7 answers

So I'm going to be going over to SE Asia for the first time in a couple weeks and I'd love some advice on where to go and what to do... [more inside]
posted by saul wright on Dec 15, 2008 - 11 answers

Good street maps of Seoul, South Korea? That I can buy in Boston? [more inside]
posted by larsks on Dec 12, 2008 - 10 answers

Buying an X-Box 360 or Wii in Korea -- language issues? [more inside]
posted by bardic on Dec 8, 2008 - 1 answer

Culture Clash Filter: Help me find information on Collectivism and Individualism reflected through Korean and North American food and restaurant culture. [more inside]
posted by Knigel on Nov 23, 2008 - 8 answers

korea filter: i'll be in seoul and pusan for two weeks in november (10th - 24th). i'm looking for venues that cater to underground art and performance. any ideas? [more inside]
posted by artof.mulata on Nov 3, 2008 - 11 answers

What is the best way to transfer money from Korea to U.S.? My sister is in Korea teaching English. The last time she transferred money into her US account it costs her about $2k to send $2500. How does she get around this problem. Sorry I don't know any more details.
posted by docmccoy on Oct 25, 2008 - 7 answers

I am a food tourist, and I'll soon be in Seoul to bring my adoptive daughter home from Korea. I will have 1-3 days to kill and try not to be too nervous before I meet her, so I need immersive, fun, food-related things to take my mind off the upcoming excitement and give my nervous energy something to focus on. [more inside]
posted by luriete on Oct 22, 2008 - 9 answers

Is it worth it to keep paying my American bills while permanently overseas? Much more after the jump. [more inside]
posted by chrisinseoul on Oct 17, 2008 - 20 answers

How's the tap water in Seoul? [more inside]
posted by bardic on Aug 19, 2008 - 7 answers

Will a Blackberry that works in Japan also work in South Korea? I believe they both use 3G correct?
posted by paulyballs on Jul 28, 2008 - 6 answers

Please help me find the gods and goddesses of Revenge and Vengeance in Greek theatre, Shakespearean theatre, as well as popular movies (mainly Oldboy and Titus Andronicus). [more inside]
posted by Knigel on Jul 10, 2008 - 4 answers

Please help me find Korean music. I am learning Korean; therefore, I would like to practice my listening. Not only that, but I'd like to learn as much of the diverse culture as possible. I am looking for anything and everything. I would like traditional and modern, conservative and outrageous, mainstream and alternative. I am looking for soundtracks and singles. I am looking for torrents, radio links, youtube, websites, lyric sites, your favourite songs, songs that you hated, songs with lyrics, songs without lyrics. I am looking for anything that would make this the best Korean music thread on AskMe MeFi. Kamsahamnida.
posted by Knigel on Jun 22, 2008 - 9 answers

I'm moving to South Korea in August to teach English for a year and I have a few questions, but would appreciate advice in general. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 16, 2008 - 18 answers

Is there anything good about living in Seoul as an expat? Looking for first-hand experience to counter my (largely unfounded) negative impressions. [more inside]
posted by 8k on May 29, 2008 - 12 answers

South Korea travel advice: Seoul, Jeju, elsewhere? [more inside]
posted by betterton on May 22, 2008 - 10 answers

Will the Korean doctor rob me blind?? Here's the long and short of it... my father is the doctor that pioneered tumescent liposuction. he teaches his techniques to other doctors on a regular basis and manufactures the tools and equipment involved with the procedure. Recently, a doctor from Korea, I'll call him Dr. Lee, took my father's course and liked it so much that he expressed an interest in teaching the course in Korea and to sell my fathers products in his courses. My father is very interested, but feels concerned that he must submit all of his technical files to Dr. Lee so that he can submit them in an application to the Korean FDA for approval. [more inside]
posted by lukeklein on Mar 27, 2008 - 9 answers

New York Philharmonic perform today Tuesday a in Pyongyang. How can I listen? Is it streamed? URGENT
posted by priorpark17 on Feb 25, 2008 - 9 answers

Vegetarian seeks advice for traveling in Korea and China. [more inside]
posted by bassjump on Jan 29, 2008 - 22 answers

What's the startup community like in Korea and Japan? I'm sorta wondering how I can find out how many small businesses there are (and what kind of moolah funds them) in Korea and Japan.. but just the ones that are sorta "Web2.0" or have a mostly online business. Any ideas? Are there government resources that track private companies and categorize them that way? Thanks in advance!
posted by mhh5 on Jan 22, 2008 - 12 answers

Investment timing: what do you think of the timing at the moment for dropping money into China funds, or BRICs? [more inside]
posted by stavrosthewonderchicken on Nov 13, 2007 - 24 answers

Are there any good books or resources on the American animation boom of the late 80s/early 90s that came as a result of outsourcing animation to (I think) Korean studios? Do any Mefites have a personal connection to animation during those years? [more inside]
posted by 235w103 on Nov 6, 2007 - 3 answers

Internanational SMS text messaging in Korea. Is it possible to send a message from my pre paid LG-telecom phone to a user in Hong Kong or China? [more inside]
posted by sleslie on Nov 1, 2007 - 4 answers