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[Seoul] Apartment in Seoul

2010/03/17 11:29 / Travel Asia/South Corea

In South Korea especially in Seoul, sometimes we (including foreigners) called it as 'Apartment Republic'

It's absolutely true. So many people, including me really works hard to own this one. We Seoul citizen believe that to own my apartment can bring us wealth and fame. Practically it is regarded as the citizenship to live in Metropolitan.

However, its appearances not so good. Frankly speaking it is too boring and weird. It is not only spoiling the city's scenery but also devaluating old city. Most of citizen love this apartment. It doesn't matter how the appearance of apartment beautiful is. Because it is so expensive. They just love its exchange value

The figure below, it is the most controversial apartments in Seoul at YongSan. It is under demolition(destroy) crisis, because its an appropriate location. Seoul government wanted to banish it These are standing at the riverside and block the Han river. From Planning to approval on that building everything are totally wrong.

Currently teants strongly opposed to the Seoul government. The price of this apartment jumped high when conflicts begun...Guess it, How much is it?

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TAGS apartments, in seoul, yongsan

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[Seoul] Chinese Tourists has incresed in Seoul

2010/02/23 16:11 / Travel Asia/South Corea

Spring has been coming(In fack, Seoul is stil cold)
Around Deok Su Gung(德壽宮. Palace), one of the improtant Josen Dynasty Palace built in 1593, every starter tourists gathering here to enjoy history of Seoul and Sping of Seoul. This place really the center of Seoul and the most popular place for forigners. ( I recommaned it)

Ever before Seoul Center has been filled with Japanese people. Recently Chian and Southeast Asian Tourists often catches my eyes. Especially Chinese people much incresed. They are enjoying a trip abroad.

DAE HAN MOON(大漢門) the main gate of Deok Su Gung.

Chinese Tourists in Seoul

I realize that China's growing influence.

Of course, I studied Chinese and traveld several times to China. However, both Countries are very close each other, but somtimes very hard to understand others Culture. I am pleased to meet theem in seoul but I am afraid of that they do wrong at Seoul, just like my mistake in China.

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TAGS seoul, tourist

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[Life] I'm tired of Malling but no alternative

2010/02/22 23:46 / Travel Asia/South Corea

Sometimes my wife and I go to large shopping mall without my baby. Unfortunately there are no choices except going mall or shopping center. Because theses are really convenient one-stop shopping space... Movies, Dinner, Buying Cloths etc. In fact, the city life, it is consist of consumptions like these.

I know to climb mountain, or to go hiking are more valuable leisure activities. However, it is impossible especially in Seoul. We are all tired of escaping from Seoul. What funny situation is! It feels that going outside became uncomfortable for us? Malling!!That is the Megacity life. Just buy and spend it. Do not doubt it. Just believe.

Large Shorping Mall booming is Seoul

Do you know Doll drawing, I think it si kind of Gambling machin. If you put one more coin, the doll seems to be obtained. But it is very difficult to ge it, moreover if you are a beginner. We spent about 6000 won, nothing returned. Glass over the little dolls that you take the money goes out.

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TAGS malling, megacity life

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[LIFE] Oldest but Goodest

2010/02/18 15:47 / Travel Asia/South Corea

When I was young, very little boy, just few snacks were around me. Sweet thing was more rare. I remember, after 1980's snack industry in South Korea began to grow explosively.

Milk Caramel by 'Orion Snack' in 1979 was the first(?) mega hit brand in Korea, according to my memory. Just Caramel gave a lot of money to Orion.ltd. Until now, it have beein producing this product for memorizing their huge success. Already 32year have passed since I 'd first taste it. Yesterday I found its small and cute case in my father's house. it always gives special memories to me.

입춘대길(入春大吉)
건양다건(建陽多慶)

"Spring Comes, We hope big fortune and big luck always with you"

Today I met these title in front of the old-korea traditional hose. When I was young, almost middle class house put it on the Doors. Thesedays korea general house style chageed to Apartment(co-housing). So it is very difficult to find it. I think sometimes 'Oldest but Goodest'