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March 1st Movement in South Korea : Seodaemun Prison

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              The first time I arrived at Seodaemun prison, I was struck by the hulking brick façade, similar in many ways to the brick buildings of my own country, rare in Korea. These red bricks, out of place on Korean streets, tell the story of the dark past of tyrannical rule and occupation. They still stand, no longer working to trap the Korean people, but as a symbol of the strength of the activists and freedom fighters who met opposition with every breath and yet persevered in the hopes of freedom outside the prison walls for their people.                                       As an American child, we learn about the yoke that our forefathers broke. About the secret meetings of rebels and activists constructing the Declaration of Independence and working in the face of a mighty foe. About the oppression of a nation and the small band of fighters and philosophers that demanded more for their people. It’s a David versus Goliath story and I’m certain every Korean person wo

10 Best Instagram Date Spots in Seoul! (On a Budget)

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Valentine's Day is just around the corner. Here are my go to date spots that are inexpensive and guaranteed to make the perfect background for a Valentine's Day date or a glamours Tuesday. I hope you enjoy them and please let me know if the comments if you make it to any of them! 1.  Cafe Rapture   Forgot your rose? No worries, they have strawberry roses and a fluffy souffle pancake!  Located around the corner from Tongin Market.  Rapture  (Link to their Instagram) 서울특별시 종로구 필운대로2길 23 219-3 Nuha-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul 2. The 100 Food Truck!        What an unpretentious meal with an insane view?  The 100 Food Truck has you covered! Located on the the side of Namsan Mountain.     더백푸드트럭  (Link to their Instagram)                                              45-1 Sinheung-ro 20-gil, Huam-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul                                                       서울특별시 용산구 후암동 신흥로20길 45-1 3. Byeokjae Stat

A night in Jongno! VIPS and Sa Choom

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A wonderful night in Jongno with K-Supporters! I started the evening making my way to Jongno 3(sam)-ga station. The walk from the station (exit 15) to VIPS was about 10 minutes. VIPS is a much loved buffet chain in Seoul. It's a great place for parties and I've found that my Korean co-workers love it as much as my foreign friends.  This VIPS is located on the 2nd floor.  We were welcomed with a huge space and a lot of friendly faces! All the K-supporters enjoying the options at VIPS. My favorite dessert, a green tea custard!  Here are my lovely dinner companions. They were so sweet and it was wonderful to have a dinner where we were communicating in four languages and enjoying ourselves. Such a wonderful opportunity to make new friends. Once we had our fill of every possible food, we made our way to the entertainment portion of the evening. You can purchase tickets to the Sa Choom show on the first floor of Cine Core. (VIPS is o