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Read MoreUlsan: Then and Now
Overlooking Ulsan, 2017 It was almost this time way back in 2003, when I stepped off the plane and met the recruiters who brought me to my first hogwan. It was located in Samsandong and although it has changed names a few times the school is still there. Looking back, it was an interesting time because I was a new…
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Read MoreThe Seamarq Hotel: Gangneung’s Best Feature
For years I have wanted to go to the city of Gangneung specifically for the coffee. If you are unware, the city of Gangneung is Korea’s coffee city and if you know me then you know of my obsession with coffee. However, the fact that it is about a 4 hour drive there and much of that is on the…
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Read MoreBomun Lake Gyeongju
During the springtime, there is no place better to go than the Bomun Lake resort area in Gyeongju. The area offers a mix traditional themes, natural vistas and modern amenities. It is this mix that draws thousands of visitors to the lakeside every year to watch it burst with colour. Spring is arguably the best season to visit the area…
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Read MoreWe’re Back Online!
I just wanted to update everyone on the fact that we are back up and running. It was a stressful time as this has quite possibly been the worst hack that I have ever had to deal with. It cost a lot of money and took a long time to find the right people to fix the site. What Exactly…
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Read MoreImportant Dates for 2017
National Holidays for 2017 Seollal (설날) Jan. 27th ~ 30th One of the most important holidays of the year. Most shops and stores will be typically only closed on the 28th. The rest of the days most places like shopping centers are usually open. Traffic is problematic and should be avoided. Travel and plane tickets are usually sold out as…
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Read MoreDano: The Chef Without Borders
There is not another expat who has given more to this community than Dan Gauthier. From his work establishing many charities and his volunteer work he established himself as a pillar of the community and an example for us all. However, it is his passion and dedication to cooking that is the real story here. Dan’s passion for cooking showed…
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Read MoreTemper Temper Interview
Ulsan has some amazing talent and the local band “Temper Temper” is one of them. They pour themselves out on stages around the city and even the country. Here is a little more about them and their big announcement. Tell us a little bit about your band. When you all get together and who is in the band? Clear back…
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Read MorePapille: Modern French Cuisine in Ulsan
When it comes to Western restaurants in Ulsan, there are seemingly no shortage of places offering pasta or French fries. However, on closer inspection you find that they are not as authentic as we’d like them to be. Many are nothing more than Korean fusion restaurants. Papille, a new restaurant in Taehwadong, is offering authentic modern French cuisine with the…
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Ulsan: Then and Now
It was almost this time way back in 2003, when I stepped off the plane and met the recruiters who brought me to my first hogwan. It was located in Samsandong and although it has changed names a few times the school is still there. Looking back, it was an interesting time because I was a new teacher and living in an area that was not the most cosmopolitan of places at that moment. Ulsan was still primarily a worker’s city back then and you can barely see that now as you look around and see all the changes. Recently, Jung Min-ho from the Korean Times wrote an article about the changes around Ulsan and I thought that I would give my perspective. Community The community was what made Ulsan one of more well known places to work and live for many years. If you asked anyone about why they lived in Ulsan, they would have no doubt mentioned the foreign community. Back then we relied on each other to learn about what was going on, where to go and how to basically live. The center for those meetups was typically the foreign bars like Benchwarmers and Tombstones. We also started a local English newspaper called “The Ulsan Pear” to share information before Facebook...
Read MoreWe’re Back Online!
I just wanted to update everyone on the fact that we are back up and running. It was a stressful time as this has quite possibly been the worst hack that I have ever had to deal with. It cost a lot of money and took a long time to find the right people to fix the site. What Exactly Happened? To the best of my knowledge it was a perfect storm of events that caused the downfall of the site for so long. The first was that hackers managed to breach the site through the event calendar and then they flooded the site with close to 800 gb of malware. During that time, a number plugins started to malfunction causing the site to crash. Attempts to replace the broken plugins failed and I couldn’t even access the admin panel to change anything. At some point, one of the malfunctioning plugins flooded the database with data and our service provider disconnected the database. I initially contacted the team that rebuilt the site but they would not touch the site due to the malware. It also took them about 2 weeks to tell me this. Then I hired a new developer who promised to have the site back up and running in no time. After doing...
Read MoreImportant Dates for 2017
National Holidays for 2017 Seollal (설날) Jan. 27th ~ 30th One of the most important holidays of the year. Most shops and stores will be typically only closed on the 28th. The rest of the days most places like shopping centers are usually open. Traffic is problematic and should be avoided. Travel and plane tickets are usually sold out as many people are heading home for the holidays. Independance Movement Day (삼일절) Mar. 1st This marks the Declaration of Independence proclaimed...
Read MoreThe Best Places to Take a Date in Ulsan
Words and Photos by Ashley Hatcher Although Valentine’s Day is over, that doesn’t mean the romance doesn’t need to stop. You could take your date to the typical coffee shop or dinner and a movie but where’s the fun in that? I’ve compiled a list of unique ideas to take a date around Ulsan, but of course all of these activities are perfect to do with friends as well. Dog Cafe/Cat Cafe There are many around Ulsan but my personal...
Read MoreIn Memory of Dave Harvey
Dave Harvey may not be a household name in Ulsan these days, but he certainly helped create the amazing expat community that exists here today. On December 27th of 2015 Dave Harvey passed away from a rare form of cancer that had taken over his body in less than a year. He was only 37 years old. Dave was instrumental in helping the expat community become what it is today. He arrived here back in 2003 with his best...
Read MoreCreative Taekwondo
For foreigners looking to get into shape and achieve a better understanding of Korean culture and etiquette, taekwondo is your best choice. However, the biggest challenge is not just getting your black belt before you leave but finding the right “dojeong” or school. There are so many dojeongs in Ulsan, it can be a difficult choice, not to mention so few speak English. However, Creative Taekwondo has you covered. Creative Taekwondo offers classes in English for both kids and...
Read MoreAfter Ulsan: Chris Mazeroll
It is not every day that you get a chance to meet up with someone that you met while living abroad. We often lose contact with those who were a big part of the community here in Ulsan after they leave. However, when I heard that a prominent member of the Ulsan community was living now “near” where I was studying, I made the 5 1/2 hour drive out to see him. After a long drive through some of the...
Read MoreBeyond Surviving South Korea: Top 5 Tips for an Awesome Life
I’ve been living in Korea for almost 10 years and I’ve met plenty of people who were thriving, but I’ve also seen people who were just surviving, and just barely in some cases. Some of these people who were only surviving had been living here for years. Don’t let it happen to you! Create a happy life for yourself in your adopted home. Here are my top 5 tips to help you have an awesome life in South Korea....
Read MoreMERS – What You Should Know
The internet in Korea is buzzing with information about the MERS (Middle East Respiratory Syndrome). The rumour mills also have been running day in and day out which is confusing the issue for most people who are concerned about the safety of their families and themselves. The Canadian Embassy now warns about following media reports during this time and suggests heading to credible sources of information like WHO website Also noted from the letter sent out by the Canadian Embassy...
Read MoreThe Wealthy Teacher: An Interview with Jackie Bolen
The expat community in Ulsan is very diverse but a large portion of the population are English teachers. While the money is decent for young single people, it may not be the best job in the long run. So how do you become wealthy as an English teacher here in South Korea? Better yet, how do you make sure that you are covered for the future. This is a concept that many teachers fail to think about until it...
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Hash House Harriers
http://www.ulsanonline.com/event/hash-house-harriers/HFC Clubhouse248-4 Nammok 2(i)-dong, Dong-gu, Ulsan, South Korea
The Ulsan HHH was founded by Jim Ferman & George Ferrier on 10th April 1988. We meet up every second Sunday outside the Seobu Foreigner Compound’s Clubhouse
Come and enjoy a family-and-pet-friendly walk or a run through the Ulsan countryside with a friendly bunch of people. ON ON! - 09
Simin English Church
https://www.facebook.com/groups/simin.international.church/519-2 Daun-dong, Jung-gu, Ulsan, South KoreaWe are an English speaking Church in Ulsan, South Korea comprised of local Koreans and international expats from around the world. Please come join us on Sunday at noon for teaching and fellowship!
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Ulsan Goblins Rugby Practice
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1086611988017695/343 Taehwa-dong, Jung-gu, Ulsan, South KoreaA great game played by even greater players. Practice most Sunday’s at 3pm. Tournaments are spaced out monthly. Come along and have a great time meeting and getting to know people whilst playing the best game ever invented. - 12
Costco Closed + Big Supermarkets
http://www.ulsanonline.com/event/costco-closed-big-supermarkets-3/38-2 Jinjang-dong, Buk-gu, Ulsan, South KoreaEmart, Costco and Homeplus Junggu and Namgu are closed the 2nd Wednesday and 4th Sunday of every month. (Homeplus in Donggu and Bukgu are closed the 2nd and 4th Sunday)
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Games Night @ The Book Cafe
http://www.ulsanonline.com/event/games-night-the-book-cafe/519-10 Daun-dong, Jung-gu, Ulsan, South Korea
It’s a game night without compare, plus its free.
Enjoy an evening of Grownup Company and forget you ever work at a Hagwon j/k.Coffee and snacks are provided at no charge.
We have many games to chose from:
Chess, Monopoly, Scrabble, Settlers of Catan, Ticket to Ride,
Uno. Trivial Pursuit, Checkers and many more.
If you would like to play something else: Bring Your Own Board Game (s) to Share.We are cool like that!
Everyone is welcome. (No children please)
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