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Korea 029 – The Foreigner Party

February 8, 1995 – 5:13 pm
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THE FOREIGNER PARTY
One of the highlights of English teaching life in Seoul is the foreigner party. There are many types and all are worth attending. Some are hosted by long-term ex-pats with real jobs with real companies, real houses, real incomes and real lives. For the English teacher, it is a treat to go to these. The spacious rooms, actual furniture, fully functioning bathrooms, and …

Korea 020 – Mr. Lee the Director

February 2, 1995 – 5:06 pm
Korea 058

The front door was usually locked with heavy iron bars that early in the morning. I went in through the back doors and walked up the stairs. There was an elevator, but I could never be sure the power was turned on. It was a very old building with a permanent odor from the restaurant on the main floor. There was always an Ajimah pushing …