South Korea

Date: July 30th, 2001 |

Several random attacks on Americans have occurred in recent weeks in the Itaewon district of Seoul, including the stabbing death of a U.S. military doctor. Remain alert when visiting crowded markets, especially in this district, and travel with friends whenever [read more]

South Korea

Date: June 5th, 2001 |

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Seoul must be the protest capital of the world, with official reports stating that the city had 2,799 demonstrations in the first four months of this year, an average of 23 a day. Of these, about 20 percent were illegal. Violence during demonstrations is increasing, with the use of firebombs rising tenfold. The most recent [read more]

South Korea

Date: May 30th, 2001 |

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Reckless driving has become such a problem here that the government now pays citizens for photographs catching drivers violating traffic laws. The new system has created a new industry for eager freelancers and begun to rein in scofflaws, with close to 100,000 charged in less tha [read more]

South Korea

Date: July 26th, 2001 |

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A major strike of doctors and other health care workers has paralyzed the nation’s health care system. Emergency care is available but subject to lengthy delays, and non-emergency care is likely to be unavailable. The strike involves about 60 percent of the country’s medical practitioners, and there is no telling when it will b [read more]

South Korea

Date: May 30th, 2001 |

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Seoul’s new international airport opened for business March 29, but not surprisingly for a project of this magnitude, bugs need to be worked out. The computerized baggage handling system has software problems, causing delays at check in and arrival. No doubt these issues will be resolved soon, but in the meantime, be prepared for delays, [read more]