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[Robert J. Fouser] Disappearing side dishes

Shortly before leaving Korea in late June, I met some people who wanted to hear my ideas about globalizing kimchi. I enjoyed the talk, but, as always, argued that cultural transmission is more comple...

July 18, 2017
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[Robert Fouser] Travels in multicultural Korea

Language is always changing, but the changes often escape us because they occur slowly. During a recent visit to Gochang and Gwangju, I noticed many changes that are harder to detect in busy Seoul. T...

June 20, 2017
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[Robert Fouser] Making neighborhoods in Seoul more walkable

The much anticipated walkway over Seoul Station has opened. Called “Seoullo 7017,” the walkway fills the old overpass with greenery and offers sweeping views of the city. The name comes from the year...

June 6, 2017
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[Robert Fouser] Hypertourism in Kyoto and beyond

Last week, people in Korea and Japan enjoyed a series of holidays and major tourist sites were crowded. The holidays overlapped with my visit to Kyoto, so I could experience the effects of hypertouri...

May 9, 2017
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[Robert Fouser] State of presidential race

With less than a month to go, the presidential campaign in Korea is heating up fast. After the impeachment of Park Geun-hye, the parties focused on choosing candidates and media attention focused on ...

April 11, 2017
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[Robert J. Fouser] Reform agenda for next president

On Aug. 9, 1974, Vice President Gerald Ford was sworn in as president of the United States after Richard Nixon resigned amid the threat of certain impeachment. In brief remarks Ford said, “My fellow...

March 14, 2017
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