How Close Are North Korea To Becoming A Smoldering Hole In The Ground?
Q. With N Korea now threatening to attack S Korea if they go ahead with trying to sieze the nuclear warheads. Really - how close are N Korea to becoming a smoldering hole in the ground? Is this the begginning of the end? I mean - a World War 3 and people taking sides would be the end right with nukes raining from the sky?
Asked by Aza - Wed May 27 13:30:43 2009 - - 16 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I don't think that the US is going to do a damn thing...Obama will want to "talk it out" with diplomacy and platitudes. Even though diplomacy works when both sides have something to gain from it...it is a clear cut reality that you cannot get any government to change it's overall position on something simply by talking about it...especially when the position they are in is advantageous to them...North Korea's launch had as much to do with advertising their wares as it did with expressing defiance. I am sure that Kim Jong Il wanted other nations to know that he has the stuff they are looking for...like Iran, Venezuela and other rogue nations. Now if South Korea feels endangered by Kim and his lot...I wouldn't put it past south korea to… [cont.]
Answered by The Federalist - Wed May 27 13:43:06 2009

Does South Korea and Japan have the capabilities to defend from North Korea attack?
Q. If North Korea attacked South Korea or Japan, would they have enough defense methods to use? If so, how? Would China be able to control North Korea?
Asked by ic_434 - Tue May 12 21:51:00 2009 - - 7 Answers - 1 Comments

A. Japan officially spends US$50 billion for military expenditure, South Korea spends US$30 billion, while North Korea only has US$5.5 billion. Even if China happens to backup North Korea and starts a full scale attack against Japan & South Korea, it is highly doubtful that they would have a chance even without them having a backup from US and other UN forces.
Answered by australiagc - Sat May 16 09:54:08 2009

Why have the Chickenhawks allowed N Korea to build a new missile site ?
Q. Whilst we are claiming to have 'frightened' N.Korea into giving up their arms and are threatening a Sovereign country like Iran, destroying a civilized nation like Iraq, and supporting the drug lords of Afghanistan by killing innocents without fear or favor, the REAL enemy is carrying on their wicked plans regardless... What do you neocons say now?
Asked by Dream Realized - Thu Sep 11 13:03:22 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Radical Liberal
Answered by DINOSBACK - Thu Sep 11 13:09:16 2008

How can i get the immegration of South Korea or open work permit?
Q. I am anis ahmad from Pakistan. I have don my graduation in commerce. I am also doing Korean Lanaguage test (KLT). I like to live and work in South Korea. Any one can guide me how can i get the permanent residency in South Korea or work permite to work in South Korea.
Asked by * `* ANIS AHMAD * `* - Mon Nov 17 08:32:28 2008 - - 3 Answers - 1 Comments

A. I don't think they allow it... Maybe if you were a English teacher, but Koreans don't want other nationalities working in Korea. I'm not certain and I could be wrong. Good luck
Answered by Kyle Gradson - Mon Nov 17 20:29:20 2008

What is the live taping schedule of Korea music shows? How can I attend the live shows?
Q. I will be go to Korea this coming October from Friday to Wednesday. Can someone give me the schedule of when the taping schedule of MBC Music Core, KBS Music bank, SBS Inkigayo, and Mnet countdown? I would like to attend one of these tapings. Moreover, if someone can give me details on how to obtain tickets. That would be great. I know one has to log in or call the company. Is this easy for a foreigner? Is all four shows by lottery?
Asked by coolizdi - Tue May 12 01:37:09 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Ok this is how you offically get in, When Music Bank, Inkigayo, ETC ends, a couple of minutes before it ends there will be a phone number, call that phone number(You might not get connected to the number becasue many people will call) If they don't answer your call, try again, if they do then you can go 100% After you call and get connected to the people they will tell you a reservation number, it differnet for all people, so right it DOWN! Then the day of the recording go to the SBS, KBS, MBC buildings where they tape it and before you go in employee's will check you for the number, if you get the number correct you are in!!! Also get to the building a couple of hours before
Answered by cant learn more than 4 moves!!!! - Tue May 12 07:58:08 2009

How can i become a singer in korea and How can i live korea for free?
Q. I wanna be a singer i n korea. I want to be friend with people who are trying to be a famous singer.IF you know those people , let me know.
Asked by theinspecial - Tue Jan 1 05:20:59 2008 - - 6 Answers - 3 Comments

A. On the street. Starving. Busking in Seoul is not the same as busking in the NYC metro.
Answered by Big Fat Cat - Tue Jan 1 14:59:07 2008

Trustworthy volunteer organizations that go to South Korea?
Q. I've always been interested in going to South Korea and I really enjoy doing volunteer work, so I thought maybe I could put both together. I was wondering if anyone knows of or even has done volunteer work internationally with an organization that happens have a volunteer location in South Korea? If anyone has any good information I'd greatly appreciate it. Thanks!
Asked by GoBuckeyes! - Mon Feb 18 17:17:57 2008 - - 2 Answers - 1 Comments

A. South Korea isn't a developing country. There are few, if any, areas of expertise that their own people can't undertake. Are you prepared to pay? Because you will need to pay for your flights, in-country transportation, health insurance, accommodation, food, security, translators, training, language classes, staff to create the service opportunities and then to supervise and support you in your service, liaisons with the police and local officials, etc. There is a listing of the more-than-30 member organizations of the International Volunteers Program Association (IVPA) that is a good place to find reputable volunteer-for-a-fee programs -- programs where you don't need to have much experience in order to participate, and the placements… [cont.]
Answered by Jayne says READ MORE BOOKS - Tue Feb 19 02:56:50 2008

How do people in Korea think of foreign English teachers?
Q. How well are they treated by the locals in Korea and how do people think of them? Are they well respected, desired? Is it a prestigious profession to Koreans?
Asked by canofcoke - Fri Aug 28 04:01:46 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

How to fly a small dog from Korea to Canada?
Q. I am wanting to buy a small dog while I am living in Korea. But I wonder how hard and expensive it is to take it home with me to Canada. Has anyone ever taken a pet from Korea to Canada. I am wondering if it is worth it. Thanks so much!
Asked by Julie P - Fri Sep 14 11:02:02 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Ring the Seoul help line on 02 7316800. They will put you in touch with the right people.
Answered by Xara - Sun Sep 16 06:28:56 2007

What is the cheapest way to call the UK from South Korea?
Q. My daughter has just relocated to South Korea to teach English. Can anyone tell me what is the cheapest way for her to make phone calls to me back in the UK? She has access to a landline and a mobile phone. Many thanks for any replies.
Asked by Mark F - Thu Dec 4 17:05:23 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Since South Korea is the most internet-connected country on earth, I _know_ she has access to the internet. Therefore, what I'd recommend is that you both get the program known as Skype. It's free, but make sure she downloads it from the British website ( NOT the Korean website! If she downloads it from the Korean website, it'll make her put in a citizen ID number which I bet she doesn't have. If she cannot use Skype, international telephone cards are available at nearly every convenience store for 5,000 or 10,000 won. Just tell her to ask for "gukje jeonhwa" (the "eo" is pronounced like "uh"). Then she can go to a payphone and make a call -- just put in 100 won, dial the phone number on the card, press 2 for English, input the card… [cont.]
Answered by Shinchon - Fri Dec 5 08:19:51 2008

How do you feel about North Korea attacking our government computer systems?
Q. Is it time to retaliate? After all the oh-so close missile launches. Or should we postpone until they become a "bigger threat" as my liberal friend has suggested. I think its time for military action. What are your views? Should we unite with South Korea for this affair?
Asked by USA ALL THE WAY - Wed Jul 8 13:34:49 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Enough of the childish games and outlandish threats! Its time for North Korea to PUT UP or STFU! The U.S. should wipe that annoying, sh!tty little hell-hole off the face of the earth!
Answered by Jenny K - Wed Jul 8 13:44:07 2009

How difficult is it to get command sponsorship to Korea?
Q. My husband is an E-7 in the Army and recently found out that he's getting stationed to Korea this February. I've heard from other wives and other soldiers that it's difficult to get command sponsorship to Korea. On the other hand, I know that there's military family housing on Osan and Camp Humphrey. My husband has been deployed for almost a year not too long ago and I don't want my husband to be separated from us for another year. He wants my son and I to come with him but I hear that there's a huge chance that it might not happen. Can someone confirm this information?
Asked by Jasmy - Wed Oct 15 13:32:08 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I was in Seoul Korea for a year in 2002, and then the theater policy (set by USFK) for command sponsorship was E-7 and above was a sure thing and it COULD be made available to E-6s/E-5s after that. Not sure if that is still valid but I would bet it probably is... Check the website for his new unit, and email their POC... either his sponsor, or SGTMAJ, or ombudsman, or Personnel Support Branch... I did my tour unaccompanied, but I ran the Command Sponsorship program for the Joint Command I was assigned to.
Answered by Jerry D - Wed Oct 15 13:44:03 2008

How do I transfer money from a Korean Bank in South Korea to my Bank of America account?
Q. I'm having tons of problems doing any type of business transaction here in South Korea. When i go to the banks here, nobody speaks English. I can't even do it online because the banks here have their sites in Korean. Can anyone offer any suggestions?
Asked by arienmarie - Thu Oct 25 07:52:48 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Sounds like to me you have your account established with the Korean bank and you want to transfer funds to your BOA account. What is the name of the Korean Bank? I can give you wiring instructions. For Example... You will need the Swift Code for BOA which is BOFAUS3N Just in case the ABA Routing number for BOA is 026009593 Your name on your BOA Account Your BOA Account Number. The Korean bank may not correspond with BOA directly so if that is the case, they will have to send the Swift payment order to another large bank in New York that they do correspond with. Then the wire will be sent through the Federal Reserve to BOA using their ABA Number and you will be credited. Let me know if you need further assistance.
Answered by sestud69 - Thu Oct 25 14:09:43 2007

What are some hot vacation spots in North Korea?
Q. I'm planning on a vacation to North Korea soon. Are there any vacation hot spots? What airlines fly from Indianapolis to North Korea?
Asked by Mr Average Joe - Wed May 27 12:49:56 2009 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Your odds of getting into North Korean are slim and non. There are no hot vacation spots in the country. They did allow some South Koreans to visit, but then they killed a woman walking on the beach, so that stopped. There is no airlines that flies from the U.S. to North Korea, non. If you are confused between North and South, and you really mean to go to the South, then there are several good places. Je Judo island is a great place, and there are several airlines that will take you to the South. You don't need a visa, you can visit without any problems.
Answered by lestermount - Wed May 27 13:33:09 2009

How do I connect to the Internet in Korea using a Apple MacBook Pro?
Q. I just moved to Korea (Yangdong, Gyeonggi-do province), and I am trying to connect to the internet. No one knows anything about Macs here since everyone uses windows. Please help me! They told me I am unable to connect because I have a Mac, but that can't be true, can it?
Asked by Amy P - Sun Aug 31 20:10:33 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Apple computers can connect on any type of network. All the network settings for Mac are in the System Preferences under Networking. If you can find anyone who knows a little beyond the basics of Windows, they should be able to look at that panel and help you. Still, here's what you can try on your own: If you're trying to connect wirelessly, make sure that Airport is turned on, from there your Mac should actively try to get you on wireless networks it sees when you use Safari or check email. If you're still not getting anything, in the System Preferences/Networking make certain the drop down list says 'Configure: Using DHCP'. If not, change it and save your settings. Good luck. Enjoy the kimchi.
Answered by ----theName---- - Mon Sep 1 23:02:11 2008

Is North Korea willing to really start a nuclear war and think that they'll win?
Q. It may be only but a scare, but I feel that North Korea is willing to take a risk of firing an nuclear missle at us. A nuclear holocaust is not the option that they should be taking. Do you guys think that we'll be seeing a war coming soon? Do you think we will be prepared for it?
Asked by Erik - Wed Jun 24 22:59:39 2009 - - 11 Answers - 0 Comments

A. you put a crazy guy who's in poor health in charge and he just might want to wipe out as much as he can before he dies.i think he may try but i our defenses are good so i don't think it would do us much damage
Answered by unknown - Wed Jun 24 23:23:20 2009

How many foreign teachers live in Korea for more than a year?
Q. Does anyone know the percentage of how many foreigners make it past one year of teaching in Korea?
Asked by Chachee - Wed Mar 12 07:45:49 2008 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I would estimate 20%. The people who stay land better jobs their second year or are making too much money from privates to leave. I've also known a few guys who stayed because they didn't want to leave their Korean girlfriends.
Answered by Busan-man - Wed Mar 12 11:24:10 2008

How much would it cost to travel from Philippines to Korea?
Q. I want to travel to South Korea by April or May. I'm from Manila Philippines. I want to know how much does it cost to travel to Korea. Cost of plane ticket, accomodations, and pocket money.
Asked by katkatkat - Wed Jan 2 02:10:50 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Airfare will cost you around, 30K pesos. especially this coming summer,, it would be expensive. because they know that a lot of koreans will go home because it is vacation in our country.
Answered by Nanhee - Wed Jan 2 06:26:43 2008

What is the cheapest/best way to move personal belongings from the United States to Korea?
Q. My family and I will possibly be moving to Korea. While we will have a furnished apartment in Korea, there is still a bunch of still we will need to ship to our new place. Mailing through UPS, and USPS is VERY expensive. Is there another way to get 5 to 10 boxes of personal belongings from the United States to Korea? Any idea of the cost and how long it takes?
Asked by bwiley123 - Sat Jul 26 12:05:49 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. You can ship by boat through the USPS. It takes 6 to 8 weeks and the boxes get roughed up so you can't ship anything that might break. The prices are much lower than air mail but will vary depending on size, weight and location that you're shipping from.
Answered by Busan-man - Sun Jul 27 00:19:10 2008

What is the best general history of Korea from the Neolithic Era to the present?
Q. I need a recommendation for a good neutral and comprehensive history of Korea. I want something that covers Neolithic period to the present, so no contemporary histories, please. Also, I do not want to read something by a Korean nationalist or apologist. What is there?
Asked by monaghan_g - Thu May 25 13:00:54 2006 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. General Yi Sun-sin He invented the turtle ship (credited at least) this was the earliest Iron Glad 300 years before Europe. He defeated the fleet of invading Toyotomi Hedyoshi, prior to this the Koreans were being utterly defeated. But in this battle 13 turtle ships managed to defeat a couple hundred wooden Japanese vessels without loss.
Answered by tissapharnes - Fri May 26 06:51:27 2006