여자이니까 (Because I'm a girl) - 키스 (Kiss)

Lagu super mellow dengan video yang gak kalah mellownya.
*ga penting*

도대체 알 수가 없어 남자들의 마음
Dodece alsu ga obso namjadeuri maeum

원할 땐 언제고 다 주니 이제 떠난대
Wonhal tten onjego da juni ije tonande

이런적 처음이라고 너는 특별하다는
Ironjok cheoumirago no neun tekbyolhadaneun

그 말을 믿었어 내겐 행복이었어
Ke malreul midoso negen hengbokioso


말을 하지 그랬어 내가 싫어졌다고
Mareul haji kereso Nega sirojotdago

눈치가 없는 난 늘 보채기만 했어
Nunchiga obneun nan neul bucegiman heso

너를 욕하면서도 많이 그리울거야
No reul yoghamyonsodo mani keriulkoya

사랑이 전부인 나는 여자이니까
Sarangi jonbuin naneun yojainika


모든걸 쉽게 다 주면 금방 싫증내는게
Modeungol suibge da jumyon kembang siljengneneun ge

남자라 들었어 틀린 말 같진 않아
Namjara deroso thellin mal katji anna

다시는 속지 않으리 마음먹어 보지만
Dasineun sokji aneri maeum moggo bojiman

또다시 사랑에 무너지는게 여자야
Tto dasi sarange munojineun ge yojaya


말을 하지 그랬어 내가 싫어졌다고
Mareul haji kereso Nega sirojotdago

눈치가 없는 난 늘 보채기만 했어
Nunchiga obneun nan neul bucegiman heso

너를 욕하면서도 많이 그리울거야
No reul yoghamyonsodo mani keriulkoya

사랑이 전부인 나는 여자이니까
Sarangi jonbuin naneun yojainika

[narration]

오늘 우린 헤어졌어 부디 행복하라고
Oneul uri heojosso budi hengbokharago

너보다 좋은 사람만나길 바란다고
Noboda joun sarammanagil parandago

너도 다른 남자랑 똑같애 날 사랑한다고 말한땐 언제고
Nodo dareun namjarang tokkateune nal saranghandago marhantten onjego

솔직히 나 네가 잘 되는거 싫어
Soljikhi na niga jal dwenen go siro

나보다 예쁜 여자 만나 행복하게 잘 살면 어떡해
Na boda yeppen yoja manna hengbokhage jal salmyon ottokhe

그러다 날 정말 잊어버리면 어떡해
Kerodaga nal jongmal ijoborimyon ottokhe

난 이렇게 힘든데 힘들어 죽겠는데
Nan irokhe himdeunde himdero jukkeneunde

아직도 널 너무 사랑하는데
Ajikdo nol nomu saranghaneunde


사랑을 위해서라면 모든 다 할 수 있는
Sarangeul wihesoramyon modeun da hal su inneun

여자의 착한 본능을 이용하지는 말아줘
Yoja e chakhan bonneungeul iyonghajineun marajo


한여자로 태어나 사랑받고 사는게
Han yojaro theona sarangpadgo saneun ge

이렇게 힘들고 어려울줄 몰랐어
Irokke himdeulgo oryoul jul mullasso

너를 욕하면서도 많이 그리울거야
No reul yokhamyonsodo mani keriulkoya

사랑이 전부인 나는 여자이니까
Sarangi jonbuin naneun yojainika

너를 욕하면서도 많이 그리울거야
Noreul yokhamyonsodo mani keriulkoya

사랑이 전부인 나는 여자이니까
Sarangi jonbuin naneun yojainika

I love double deckers!!!

       I don't know why, I'm so obsessed with double deckers. Double decker bus, double decker train, double decker ship, double decker tram, double decker airplane and other double deckers.



Street full of double decker buses around Westminster station



In Berlin, they have cute yellow double decker bus
The pic is from here



Double decker ship for city tour along the Thames river



Double decker train in Germany
The pic is from here



Double decker tram in Hong Kong





What??? Korean air already has double decker airplane!!!
The pic is from here


       Oh, my, my, I wish we have double decker in the place I'm living.

[WSK 2011] Let’s Go Inside the Love Story of Chun Hyang and Mong Ryong!

       Love is a never ending story! There are a lot of famous love stories in the world such as Adam and Eve, Romeo and Juliet, Annie Oakley and Frank Butler, Salim and Anarkali, Antony and Cleopatra, Juan and Evita Peron, Tristan and Isolde, Marie and Pierre Curie, Eloise and Abelard, and many more.

       In Indonesia, there are love stories of Siti Nurbaya, Sangkuriang, and so on. How about in Korea? In Korea, there is a very famous love story about Chun Hyang and Mong Ryong.

       From wikipedia:

Chunhyang, the daughter of a kisaeng entertainer, and Yi Mongryong, the son of a magistrate. After the two are illegally married, Mongryong goes to Seoul and a corrupt local magistrate attempts to force Chunhyang to be his concubine. She refuses and is faced with death, but is rescued at the last minute by Mongryong returning in his new role as a secret royal inspector.

Let’s Go Inside the Love Story of Chun Hyang and Mong Ryong!

       We see many ‘Couples of the Century’ through numerous media. Whether they are real couples or the fake ones, the range of couple are limitless. For example, world famous football star David Beckham and the member of the world pop girl group ‘Spice Girls’, Victoria Beckham became the couple of the century since their marriage. There are also fictional couples beloved by many in the world. In Jane Eyre, the famous and influential western novel, the love between Jane Eyre and Edward Rochester has been remembered among readers until now. Then, is there any ‘Couple of the Century’ in Korean classical literature?

       Absolutely, yes! Chunhyang and Mongryong, they are the familiar names to Korean. The novel was adapted for pansori, book, film and even drama, beloved by many fans. The main character, Chunhyang, built an image of active woman in Joseon Dynasty, and now she became the representative image of Korean woman through the various performances carried overseas. They are truly a couple of the century that presents Korea.

       Unfortunately, there wasn’t any place to remind us of their love story. Every story was supposed to be alive in the reader’s imagination, however, if the readers can see and look around the virtual place that helps understanding of the full story of ‘Chunhyang-jeon’, visitors would definitely enjoy the story with the scenery. Well, from the idea and demands, ‘Namwon Chunhyang Theme Park’ finally opened on May 2004. Theme park is the place for entertainment attractions that has landscaping, buildings, and attractions that are based on one or more specific themes. The ‘Namwon Chunhyang Theme Park’ is ready for couples with the gist, ‘We invite those of you who have someone in love with!’.


We have everything in Namwon Chunhyang Theme Park!




The night view of Namwon Chunhyang Theme Park (Source : Korea Tourism Organization), (Source : Busan Ilbo)


      ‘Namwon Chunhyang Theme Park’ is comprised of mainly 5 places- ‘Meeting Place’, ‘Pledge Place’, ‘Love and parting Place’, ‘Hardship Place’, and ‘Festival Place’. When you enter the theme park, you will see the facilities and structures that are well-matched to each place. At ‘Meeting Place’, you will see swings where Chunhyang and Mongryong first met, a fountain, and a cultural museum. At ‘Pledge Place’, you will meet a stone tower over the ring-shaped bridge ’Okjihwan’ which means a declaration of love. You might also find some couples in front of the tower, piling a stone on it and tying a small piece of wishing paper. In addition, ‘Pledge Place’ is quite a famous place to couples among other theme places. When a couple put their hands inside the ‘Pot of Pledge’, the love song ‘Sarang-ga’ comes out of it. At ‘Love and Parting Place’, you will see the ‘Buyong-dang’ where Chunhyang and Mongryong spent their wedding night, and the house of gisaeng ‘Wolmae’, Chunhyang’s mother. Also there is a workshop that you can experience the ‘seonbi’s style and arts, and even commoners’ culture in the middle era of Joseon Dynasty. ‘Hardship Place’ is also a place that attracts tourists. There is a rebuilt jail that Chunhyang was imprisoned, and the investigation office which has a stick for flogging criminals. The stick is remade for visitors to try and have fun, so you can try it, too. Finally, at ‘Festival Place’, there are many places to relax for visitors, and private theme school for writing letters with a brush. Once you use the brush, you will feel as if you were a writer going back to Joseon Dynasty.


Enjoy the whole Namwon!



The whole view of Namwon Chunhyang Theme Park
(Source : Korea Tourism Organization)


       The introduction of the ‘Namwon Chunhyang Theme Park’ is all over. However, there are more reasons why Namwon is getting attractive. If you look are the other museums and entertainment attractions will give us satisfaction more than ever.
In ‘Chunhyang Cutural Arts Center’ which is located in the theme park, the performance of the intangible cultural asset that was designated by the province holds on regular basis. You can also lend the hall in advance. Please take a look at the performance schedule posted on the homepage of Namwon City Hall.

       Besides, you can participate in making a pottery in the traditional cultural center in the theme park. It will be a wonderful memory for you to bring, considering it is neither a plastic, nor a porcelain dish that we see commonly in our daily life. The theme park will give you a meaningful experience on Korean traditional culture as well as Chunhyang’s love story.

       This is not the end. Since last fall, the newly started festival of Namwon will give fresh opportunity to visitors. The marching parade which starts from every Saturday and Sunday from 2pm to 5pm is named the ‘Newly-appointed governor’s arrival’. As the parade marches from Gwanhan-ru to Theme Park, which is 2Km long, it will be a ‘must visit’ for those of you who love traveling.

       For those of you who want to experience Chunhyang’s love and passion, we recommend you to visit Gwanghan-ru, and Chunhyang shrine. Gwanhan-ru which is famous for the place where Chunhyang and Mongryong first met each other provides splendid scenery in any season. Chunhyang shrine is the place that was built to honor the Chunhyang’s sincere love toward Mongryong. The bamboos planted around the shrine are standing strong and straight as if it showed Chunhyang’s nobel beliefs and principles. The letter ‘Dansim’ which means sincerity that presents Chunhyang’s character will touch the bottom of every single visitor.

       In 2012, Yeosu will host the Expo, the world cultural festival. As the festival is expected to draw public attention to Jeolla province, most of the area is spurring the preparation for Expo. Of course, Namwon is not an exception. Namwon already selected several restaurants to recommend during the Expo and is now working on the promotion. In addition, Namwon Chunhyang Theme Park planned last February to provide more entertainment for visitors, overall which shows how Namwon is trying so hard and put a lot of efforts on it.

      ‘Namwon Chunhyang Them Park’ stands still as it is the first theme park that targeting the classical literature in Korea. Although the novel was written a half century, the love between Chunhyang and Mongryong would have something special that transcend the flow of era. We hope that you can experience the amazing and beautiful power that makes their love and even the entire Namwon as a one cultural heritage over half a century. Do you have someone you love? Then, move your step to the ‘Namwon Chunhyang Them Park’.

[WSK 2011] Convenient Traffic System of Korea

       Transportasi adalah salah satu hal yang sangat penting yang harus menjadi perhatian dari pemerintah sebuah kota atau negara karena transportasi memudahkan gerak yang mendukung distribusi produk, orang-orang, pekerjaan, dan lain-lain dengan lebih merata.

       Aku iri sekali dengan negara-negara maju yang punya sistem transportasi yang bagus. Misalnya Berlin, disana ada taksi, bis, tram, subway, serta double decker - Kyaa~~ I love double deckers!!! - dan disana semua tiketnya bisa nyambung. Jadi bisa beli tiket ke sebuah tempat tujuan dan dengan tiket itu bisa pakai bis, tram, subway, dan double decker. Juga ada tiket harian yang cocok banget buat orang yang 1 hari itu mobilitasnya tinggi atau buat turis supaya bisa keliling-keliling kota dengan lebih murah. Disana juga transportasinya 24 jam! Walaupun memang jarak antar kendaraan pada waktu malam hari lebih jarang daripada pada waktu siang hari atau jam kerja, tapi paling tidak kita tidak akan takut tidak bisa pulang kerumah karena ada kegiatan yang sampai larut malam. Yang cukup uniknya, disana tidak ada loket/pintu masuk untuk mengecek tiketnya! Jadi kalau mau naik, ya, langsung naik saja. Sebenarnya ada sih petugas yang mondar-mandir untuk mengecek tiket penumpang dan mengenakan denda untuk penumpang yang tidak punya tiket, tapi itu juga jarang sekali. Tapi walaupun begitu, orang-orang tetap sadar diri untuk tetap membeli tiket. Hebatnya! Selain itu, ada daftar jam kedatangannya dan sistem di Internet untuk mengecek transportasi tercepat untuk mencapai ke tujuan tertentu. Benar-benar sistem transportasi yang canggih dan diimpikan setiap orang! *Judulnya transportasi Korea, kok jadi ngomongin Berlin sih???*

       Aku berharap Indonesia juga nantinya bisa punya sistem transportasi yang lebih canggih. Apalagi topologi wilayah Indonesia yang luas dan terdiri dari pulau-pulau, lebih susah menghubungkannya, tapi lebih menantang untuk membuat sistem transportasi yang lebih baik.




Convenient Traffic System of Korea

       Almost all foreigners say that Korea has an excellent public transportation system. In Korea, you can reach everywhere by bus or subway. It is considered a superb system in terms of its access and cleanness.

       Korea’s transportation system is now recognized as one of the finest example among other countries. In the past, however, many Koreans complained of ineffective subway and complicated road systems. But after it adopted the transit discount system and better equipped subway systems, situation got much better than ever.


Comfortable Public Transportation System


Korea’s transportation system is considered a role model among other countries
(Source: Yonhap News Agency)

       There has been so much improvement in traffic system, and now Korea’s traffic system is regarded excellent all over the world. Most importantly, the subway and bus companies do not compete with each other for passengers, which became a win-win situation.


It is considered cleaner than any other subway in the world
(Source: Yonhap News Agency)

       For example, the transit discount system helps passengers save their money, which is found only in Korea. For this reason, many policy makers from other countries visit Korea to learn more about Korea’s traffic system. It is common for Korean to pay with digital card when taking a bus, but still in many countries, people are paying cash.

       Moreover, a variety of bus and subway line also considered remarkable. Since all buses were divided into four colors- blue, green, red and yellow- according to the routes, it became much convenient to take buses even in rush hour.


Stretching to the world

       Korean subway is also well-known for its cleanness in the world. In addition, the screen door is highly recognized as it prevents passengers from harmful air and unexpected hazardous circumstances.

       Finally, Korea got to recently export its bus traffic system to Philippines. The official said that Gyeonggi-do made an agreement for mutual cooperation with MMDA(Metro Manila Development Agency) on 27th last month with the attendance of Kim Moon-Soo, the Governor of Gyeonggi-do and Francis Tolentino, the chairman of MMDA, Philippines. Followed by this agreement, Gyeonggi-do will share the policies on Metro traffic systems such as BMS (Bus Management System) and BIS (Bus Information System) and will cooperate on building the infrastructure of Manila.


Kim Moon-Soo, Governor of Gyeonggi-do and Francis Tolentino, Chairman of MMDA signed the agreement
(Source: Chosun Ilbo)

       Gyeonggi-do will share the information on how to adopt CNG bus, traffic card system, and transit discount system and how to build Bus terminal complex.

       Korean companies will cover the technical matters. Manila development agency of Philippines Metro announced that they will integrate four major traffic systems such as Metro, Bus, Jeepney, and Tricycle. For this, the chairman Tolentino asked cooperation during his visit to Gyeonggi Province last February. Kim Moon Su, the governor of Gyeonggi-do said that this agreement will help Philippines build more efficient traffic system. Furthermore it will definitely be the innovative traffic system in Philippines as well.

       It seems that Korea’s transportation system is moving ahead to the World along with ‘Korean Wave, Hallyu’. However, generosity comes first than institutions and systems. Let’s make the world that human is always comes before the cars.

Indonesian cultural class at BFIA

       I remembered teaching Indonesian class for World Cultural Class in Busan Foundation for International Activities (BFIA). It was a great time because I can introduce Indonesia to Busan citizen. I was had the class alone, with Kak Nurul, and with Fenny. :")

       We teach simple Indonesian language, Indonesian traditional ceremony, Indonesian dance and traditional musical instruments, cooking Indonesian food, wearing Indonesian traditional clothes and so on. :")

식사예절과 공공질서, 한국과 많이 달라

       I remembered writing about some of cultural differences in Indonesia and Korea for the campus newspaper, and I want to share it here~ :")

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식사예절과 공공질서, 한국과 많이 달라

       2년 전 나와 몇 명의 학교 한국 선배들은 인도네시아에 봉사 활동하러 가다왔다. 부모님은 선배들을 우리 집으로 초대해서 저녁을 대접해줬다. 그런데 우리는 저녁 시간에 식탁에 둘려 앉고 한참 무엇을 기다리는 것처럼 누구도 먹기 시작하지 않았다. 아하! 저는 그냥 마음속에서만 웃었다. 한국에서는 나이가 많은 분이 숟가락을 올린다음에 나이가 젊은 사람이 그때부터 밥을 먹을 수 있는데 인도네시아에서는 손님을 대접할 때 손님이 먼저 먹어야 하는 것은 예의이다. 그래서 나는 그 상황을 설명하고 그냥 같이 먹기 시작하자고 했다.

       인도네시아는 밥을 먹을 때 숟가락과 포크를 쓴다. 그런데 전통 음식점과 같은 몇몇 곳에서 손으로 먹는다. 그릇에는 먹기 전에 손 씻는 개인 물이 담겨 있었다. 그걸 모르고 있는 우리 선배가 그 물을 마실 뻔했다. 나는 킥킥 웃으면서 선배들한테 설명했다. 그리고 손으로 밥을 먹기 익숙하지 않은 우리 선배들이 너무 우스웠다. 밥이 손에서 자꾸 줄줄 떨어졌다. 결국 포기하고 종업원한테 숟가락을 달라고 했다.

       나라가 다르니까 문화도 다르다. 식사예절뿐만 아니라 다른 예절과 공공질서도 다르다. 예를 들자면 인도네시아에서 인사할 때 악수를 하거나 고개만 끄덕하면 되는데 한국에서는 허리까지 굽혀야 된다고 한다. 나이가 많은 분한테 물건 주고받을 때 양손을 쓰지 않아도 무조건 오른손으로 해야 한다.

       앞서 이야기했던 우리 선배들처럼 나도 한국에 처음 왔을 때 문화적 충격 (culture shock)을 겪었다. 한국에서 연공서열이 너무 강하는 것 보고 정말 놀랬다. 나이와 지위는 정말 중요하는 것 같다. 새로 만나는 사람이 누군지 나이는 어떻게 되는지 한국에서 보통 먼저 묻는 질문이다. 인도네시아어는 반말 높임말 개념이 없어서 처음에는 조금 어색했었다. 높임말과 반말을 익숙하지 않았던 내가 교수님한테 모르게 반말을 하고 친구한테 높임말을 쓰는 실수를 지금 생각나면 정말 바보처럼 느꼈다. 한국 음주문화도 나에게 신기한 것이다. 인도네시아에서는 이슬람교를 믿는 사람이 제일 많고 술 문화가 없기 때문이다. 한편에 길을 건널 때 빨간불을 기다리고 횡단보도에서 건너가는 사람들, 차분한 선거 분위기, 소비자가 왕이라는 말을 진심으로 실천한 서비스를 친절하게 해주는 판매원들에게 엄지를 세우고 싶다.

       '로마에 가면 로마법을 따르라' 라는 속담처럼 나도 한국에 있는 동안에 가능한 한 한국 문화를 따르기 위해서 노력했다. 좋은 것을 많이 배우고 나중에 모국에 가서도 계속 실천할 것이다.



* I got the picture from the Internet, but I forgot the source, sorry~ T__T

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