I have so much to tell my colleagues and share with them when I get back. We received some more great information about Korean students today, and why the come to America in almost unprecented numbers. Being able to speak English is the only way to be hired by a large Korean company like LG or Samsung. These companies are in international business, and the common trade language in East Asia in now English, not Chinese. If a child can get a good American education, they can pass the English test required by these companies and be assured a steady, high-paying job.
On the cultural side of things, we had a Tae kwon do lesson. The leader of the martial arts group was handsome like a Korean soap opera actor. He gave us a short self-defense lesson and then when got to break boards. I broke one with a side kick and one with my fist; students beware!
To continue with the yin and the yang, we had a tea ceremony demonstration right after the martial arts exhibition.
But the best part of the seminar, hanging out with all the pretty Korean ladies. Below is me with Helie Lee, author of Still Life with Rice, our co-host, and one of the founding memebers of KAFE.
This has been one of the best seminars I have ever been to. I learned so much, I was treated so well, and I was given so many materials. First class all the way. Thank you KAFE, and thank you Mary Connor for allowing me to come.
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