My mom is nearing 60 and is thinking about going back to her home country to travel alone. I'm all for it but it also worries the heck out of me! I wonder if there are any "older" korean women travel groups that she might be able to hook up with...and what the pros/cons are. Are there any places out there that she should particularly stay away from? I could just be overprotective here... but would love to hear any input about solo/group traveling in / around korea and whether there are any travel groups for older women. :) TIA!!!
posted by Jujee on Oct 26, 2009 - 19 answers

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

I know former S. Korean president Kim Dae-Jung died of pneumonia -- does that account for the surgical masks worn by the pallbearers or is there something more to it?
posted by Ogre Lawless on Aug 24, 2009 - 5 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

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

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

Why does the pepsi logo look so similar to the South Korean flag? [more inside]
posted by devnull on May 6, 2009 - 24 answers

s. korea filter: in seoul for two weeks and wondering about pay-as-you-go phones. existent? procurable? where? how? i sure could use one while i'm there...
posted by artof.mulata on Oct 25, 2008 - 5 answers

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

How do I register a .kr domain? [more inside]
posted by lodev on Mar 4, 2008 - 5 answers

What's the winter weather feel like in Seoul, South Korea? [more inside]
posted by smorange on Oct 25, 2007 - 4 answers

Please help me figure out my options for treatment of adult ADHD in South Korea. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 12, 2007 - 4 answers

I'm moving to Incheon, South Korea and I have some questions (and I'm soliciting generic Korea advice). [more inside]
posted by BuddhaInABucket on May 25, 2006 - 12 answers

Things to do in Seoul for a week? [more inside]
posted by Carol O on Nov 28, 2005 - 6 answers

What are the best blogs dealing with East Asian politics, specifically China, the Koreas and Japan? Bonus if commentary about US foreign policy toward these nations is included.
posted by dead_ on Nov 7, 2005 - 7 answers

I'm told I'm a shoo-in for an ESL job in South Korea. When I graduate with a BA in English next May, I could move down to South Korea and teach English for a year. Known pros are the mobile tech, friendly people, and first chance to see a radically different culture. The pay's supposed to be good ($3k a month) and the program sets my housing up. So what could the cons be? And am I missing any pros? I'd especially appreciate advice from former SK residents.
posted by NickDouglas on Jul 26, 2005 - 14 answers