According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, a brawl broke out in South Korea's parliament today over legislation involving media reforms. The newspaper stated that today's "scenes were not unusual to South Korea's confrontational and melodramatic politics, where rival parties sometimes resort to violence to get their way." Judging by the picture, these guys look like they are almost as bad at fighting as I am.
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Brawl Breaks out in South Korean Parliament!
According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, a brawl broke out in South Korea's parliament today over legislation involving media reforms. The newspaper stated that today's "scenes were not unusual to South Korea's confrontational and melodramatic politics, where rival parties sometimes resort to violence to get their way." Judging by the picture, these guys look like they are almost as bad at fighting as I am.
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As many of you know, I am about to embark on a year-long excursion to the city of Gwangju, South Korea. Having never left the United States before (except for a brief weekend in Montreal) I am quite a bit anxious, and at least a wee bit terrified. I am creating this blog to post pictures of my travels, as well as display my thoughts on Korean life, culture, and politics. I am leaving on August 18, 2009, and if all goes to plan I shall return on August 25th of the following year.
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