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FACES of KOREA: 125 cm Tall Tiny Angel Jang Soon-Ok

FACES of KOREA: 125 cm Tall Tiny Angel Jang Soon-Ok by Kiki Fastino, 13/05/2012

Jang Soon-Ok (장순옥) is the only child of Jang Chun Sang (장춘상) who distinguished himself as a soldier during the Korean War. He gave his life in the battle called “Gum hwa Ji Gu,” on December 3rd, 1953. Her mother, devastated by this, decided to leave her daughter at an orphanage. As bad as an orphanage could be, she wanted Jang Soon Ok to have a better life than she thoug...

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North Face Fine

North Face Fine by Tom Coyner, 06/05/2012

Recently I ran into a journalist who asked me, “Did you read about North Face here? I can’t make it out. They are being hit by a fine for keeping their prices too high!” Later, I hosted a dinner with a highly respected international corporate attorney. I asked him what could be going on from a legal perspective. His answer was succinct: resale price maintenance (RPM). Lear...

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RIP Itaewon's The Red Door Store by Richard Stansfield, 06/04/2012

In November of last year, I noticed that an icon to many long-term expatriates in South Korea had finally disappeared. The Red Door Store of Itaewon had been replaced with another shop. When I first arrived in South Korea in 1996, it was very different from today. It was nowhere near as globalized as it is today. Back then, South Korea drea...

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No US Taxes Paid Since Coming to Korea? by IJ Zemelman, 29/02/2012

Once a U.S. citizen or green card holder leaves U.S. soil, they must still file taxes with the U.S. government, however, even if no tax is due. This article will explain how one can be in good standing with the IRS after a one or many years of non-compliance. First of all, don’t panic. Harsh penalties are normally reserved for those wh...

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