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Makgeolli- The Other Korean Drink

When I was watching Fantasy Couple 환상의 커플 (2006), it gave me several itches:  an itch to eat chajjang myeon (Koreanized Chinese black bean noodles), an itch to learn the Go Stop card game, and an itch to drink makgeolli. … Continue reading

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The Price of Adultery

“Woman Faces Jail For Adulterous Affair” No, this didn’t happen to some lucky woman in some Taliban-infested village of Afghanistan (an unlucky one would’ve been stoned to death or buried alive). This happened and is still happening in modern day … Continue reading

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