Hip new lounge discovered by SCAS
October 16, 2008
There’s a great little wine bar/cafe recently discovered by the Seoul Cigar Aficionado Society and they’re introducing it to the expat community this Saturday by holding a special event there.
I’ve personally been to Oga Lounge in Ichon-dong before and I can attest to the chill vibe. It’s also fun to watch classic films such as Casablanca and The Godfather while sharing a bottle of wine and a gourmet. Seriously, the place is cool, and if you go on Saturday evening you get 15% off everything, plus a chance to smoke a prized Montecristo #2 at 20% off. Read more
Korea-Based blog on US politics
October 16, 2008
The eyes of the world are on the U.S. Presidential election right now, and there’s a blog written by an American in Korea that is giving it a lot of coverage. Xaotic Times specializes in political commentary, so it’s natural that it has kicked it into high gear as the election gets closer. Check it out, and if you’re politically inclined, there are Korea chapters of both Democrats and Republicans Abroad.
A New Must-Read Blog!
October 8, 2008
A new blog about life in Korea has arrived on scene. It’s actually a collaborative effort between about 12 already-established bloggers, including yours truly!
It’s an interesting project that aims to bring together a lot of different types of commentary and discussion about Korea under one single flag. You’d might as well check out Korea Sparkle now, because you’ll be hearing a lot more about it in the near future.












