Monthly Archives: December 2011

South Korea: endless possibilities

My first introduction to South Korea was through my son’s taekwondo class many years ago, where the instructions were taught in Korean. The other cultural export was kimchi, the pickled cabbage and chilli dish known for its fierce pungent spiciness. … Continue reading

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Givers and Takers: Yin and Yang

“Anybody can become angry, that is easy; but to be angry with the right person, and to the right degree, and at the right time, and for the right purpose, and in the right way, that is not within everybody’s … Continue reading

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South Korea, the Land of Morning Calm

South Korea has been called ‘Chaohsien‘ or morning freshness since the Han dynasty for its spellbinding natural beauty of picturesque high mountains, clear waters and its splendid tranquility, particularly in the morning. A beguiling mix of the ancient and the … Continue reading

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