Something Korean

Open 24 hrs a day across from Tteokhyanggi, this likeable automatic cafe boasts four tables and dizzy lists of beverages such as coffee, tea and juices. Served by able machines and a public bus stop.   The owner was not available for interview but it appears that she regularly looks after the condition of the space, in much the hands-on way.

Tteokhyanggi Facing the street across Yongin’s own Heungdeok 8th and 9th danji (Korean for apartment complexes) is Tteokhyanggi.   In the back kitchen of Tteokhyanggi you should see the two members of the staff working like busy bees creating their Korean rice cake, namely tteok! To residents they supply versatile needs faithful to their choice of recipes. Below is the interview I had with one o..

Puppy Loving Reader When I offered her an interview as a woman in Korea with active hobbies, she agreed to give me details of her hobbies including reading books in English and puppy-loving. She declined to give her details, indicating she is just a puppy lover in her 40s who hopes people will think of her as an easy-going person. Hearafter, I will call her Stephanie, her English name. Stephanie..

Entry to the closest library in my neighborhood is simple. A cylindrical hall, there are just double glazed doors in the doorway. I ask the librarian sitting in our small library for an interview. She doesn’t want me to reveal her name, but she agrees to go through with a description of her work here. She goes to the nearest reading desk and gets ready to interview in a flash. Everyday, our libr..