Category Archives: Korea

Well, some posts from my time in the Republic of Korea

Fire Security

Posted on March 5, 2009 by

So, the hotel where I’m staying in Suwon – Ibis Hotel – has many interesting features: There are no certain floors – like 4 or 13. But I guess it is customary in Korea. Number 4 is associated with death. … Continue reading →

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Eating Tools in Korea

Posted on March 5, 2009 by

It is strange but Korean people use primarily chopsticks and spoons for eating. So the normal arrangement in the traditional restaurant is two metal chopsticks and metal spoon. I’ve seen mostly metal tools, which is good for the environment I … Continue reading →

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Live notes from Korea

Posted on March 2, 2009 by

Some small stuff here that just caught my mind: The Hotel All the hotel has lots of doors that you maybe not allowed to enter. Well, this is normal. So they give you this RFID (probably) card that will let … Continue reading →

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