Easy to Learn Korean 1006 – Housewarming Party.

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Korean credit card payment terminals hacked.

Adding to the long list of insecure banking and payment systems in Korea, POS (Point Of Sale) terminals were recently hacked. 200,000 credit card users had their information stolen last Friday. As a result, $115,000USD in 268 transactions was stolen. If you bank in Korea, ensure that you’re enrolled in (free) mobile phone transaction notification via SMS.

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Easy to Learn Korean 1005 – Dongdaemun Design Plaza (part two).

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Seoul’s electronic flea markets.

This article reminded me how much fun the electronic markets were before internet shopping became popular. Yongsan and Hwanghakdong’s electronic street are still popular places to buy PC parts and other electronics. Yongsan, in particular, is especially good for PC parts. Continue reading

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Easy to Learn Korean 1004 – Dongdaemun Design Plaza (part one).

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Easy to Learn Korean 1003 – Leftover food.

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Food trucks to finally become legal.

Food trucks, like the ones found in US cities, will become legal in Korea as early as May. As part of sweeping de-regulations intended to help create jobs, the Park Geun-Hye administration will soon allow commercial trucks to be converted into moving restaurants (with wild menus). As long as food safety and cleanliness are maintained, this is a huge win for the citizens of Seoul and other big cities.

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