Highlights:
- fresh redesign for the blog
- Updated info on motorcycling in Korea
- Updated versions of Speaking for Everyday Life released - perfect for ESL teachers in Korea
UPDATED: Speaking for Everyday Life
Updated versions of Speaking for Everyday Life, books 1 and 2, are out! Click the link for more info on these popular ESL textbooks designed for college students and other adult ESL learners in Korea.
WORK HARD FOR THE KIMS!
A brief introduction to North Korean history, culture, and ideology using translated versions of the country's nearly ubiquitous propaganda posters. Available now as an ebook on Amazon, iTunes, Nook, and Kobo.
North Korean Paintings from Mansudae Art Studio
A look at North Korean paintings, many traditional, available on the blog and from the original website - a North Korea focused art website out of Italy. Not sure if I'd trust an online order, but browsing through the site is well worth the time.
Bored? Looking for something to do this weekend?
Head to the expats page for information and links on everything from eco tours to rugby, motorcycling to scuba diving ... even flyfishing!
I wonder how you make kimchi ...
The most popular section here at 1stopKorea is the cooking section. Recipes, general info, and even useful Korean phrases for shopping or just getting around. If you have any suggestions please let me know.
Also on iTunes or Nook
Conversation Textbooks for English Teachers
Interested in an English conversation textbook series focused on Korean adults and college students? Check out theSpeaking for Everyday Life series for activities and materials built around the ... (more)
Visiting Korea? Live here and want to take a trip?
The Travel section has flight, hotel, travelogues, and other information for those visiting and traveling around both the South and the North (mainly travelogues).
Need a new place to live?
The Housing section has useful info for everyone, including updated ads from Craigslist, definitions of common Korean housing terms, plus links to English real estate and rental web sites. Know a place that I'm missing? Please let me know.
Facebook and Twitter
In addition to the blog, new postings are also found on the Facebook page and Twitter feed (at right). Please drop by and say hello.