In many ways, the Anglophone "community" in Korea is a classic immigrant group, where they enter via a narrow range of profession types, but after a while, established members branch out into other fields. These fields often take the form of providing group-specific cultural needs — like ethnic foods.
It's interesting from reading Michael Simning's bio how he is part of that second wave. A bar owned by an international resident is interesting in and of itself, but I'd really like to see how his grocery is doing.
As I said on his facebook page I didn't realize I didn't know his last name until I saw it in hangeul. I always thought it was Simming. You have to admit that sounds better, though.
Ack! That guy is a complete douche!
ReplyDeleteAhh, Michael Simining, The "Hub of the foreign community" in Gwangju.
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What's wrong with the guy? i find his helpfulness quite nice.
ReplyDeleteThannks Samuel
ReplyDeleteIn many ways, the Anglophone "community" in Korea is a classic immigrant group, where they enter via a narrow range of profession types, but after a while, established members branch out into other fields. These fields often take the form of providing group-specific cultural needs — like ethnic foods.
ReplyDeleteIt's interesting from reading Michael Simning's bio how he is part of that second wave. A bar owned by an international resident is interesting in and of itself, but I'd really like to see how his grocery is doing.
oops, sorry Mike, I just realized I spelled your name wrong(Simning). Sorry about that.
ReplyDeleteAs I said on his facebook page I didn't realize I didn't know his last name until I saw it in hangeul. I always thought it was Simming. You have to admit that sounds better, though.
ReplyDeleteThe bar and the grocery i guess is doing very well. Its quite popular among foreigners. I buy my chocolates and energy bars there.
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