Period: March 1 – August 25, 2013
Weekly Schedule: 8AM – 5PM every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. It’s a 3 hour bus ride.
Route: Departs Donghwa Duty Free Shop in Seoul Gwangwhamun and arrives at Jeonju Hanok Village in North Jeolla Province (Jeolla-buk do).
Maximum People: Each bus holds up to 40 people.
How to apply: Jeonju Chess Tours or call the North Jeolla Province Hotline: +82-63-1330.
Koreans have a wide range of excuses for undergoing cosmetic surgery. Building confidence and self-esteem, getting a better job, and getting a competitive edge are the most common justifications. A rise in the standard of living and the rapid development of Korea have pushed individuals to believe that they need to constantly improve themselves. A vast industry has developed and plastic surgery has become inexpensive, accessible, safe, and socially accepted. For fun, young people get together and visit clinics to get an opinion on how they can improve their physical features. And due to peer pressure, they frequently return and proceed with the suggested surgery. Celebrities and the media portray cosmetic surgery as routine trips to the doctor’s office.
꽃미남 (kkot-minam) – 1 flower man
꽃미남들 (kkot-minam-deul) – plural, more than 1 flower man
‘Inappropriate clothing’ legislation passed in Korea and goes into effect in 2 weeks. A 50,000Won ($50USD) fine will be imposed on women who wear clothing that provokes others to feel ‘uncomfortable’. Full story.
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There were numerous stories this past week regarding North Korean threats to the US and South Korea after the UN Security Council voted in favor of sanctions. Story here.
See our previous posts on North Korea.
