Three’s a Charm for Pyeongchang

Jeff Liebsch 1 year 49 weeks ago

The Winter Olympics are coming to the ROK. After three tries, Korea sent in Kim Yuna and the prez, Lee Myung-bak to clinch the blowout vote which saw the city of Pyeongchang receive 63 of the 95 votes cast by secret ballot. Estimates are that as much as $20 billion will flow into local and national economy.

The Beaches Open

Jeff Liebsch 2 years 3 weeks ago

The winter is gone, the weather is good and the water is open. If you need a little washing away of the winter along with a cleansing of the mind and body with a dip in the sea, June 1st is when your summer rejuvenation begins.

Die Deutschen kommen

Jeff Liebsch 2 years 5 weeks ago

The biggest German culture festival is back, as Maifest takes place this Saturday afternoon at Pusan National University. Why should October have all the fun?

Playing the Ponies

Jeff Liebsch 2 years 5 weeks ago

Looking for a fun way to spend the day, win (or lose) some hard earned won, while tossing back a few cold ones 'neath the sun? Head on out to the races and enjoy the sport of kings. Giddy up.

The Man from Down Under

Jeff Liebsch 2 years 7 weeks ago

Since joining the Busan I'Park football club after playing professional soccer in Australia, Iain Fyfe has had to adjust from Australia's more physical style of play to what he calls a more "technical" game here in Korea.

Fundraiser for Japan

Jeff Liebsch 2 years 12 weeks ago

This week, Chevy's Corner updates you on a fundraiser for Japan, new additions to the Haps website, the 2011 cherry blossom schedule, and the date of the new subway line 4 opening

Boom Finishes First in Regular Season

Jeff Liebsch 2 years 14 weeks ago

A lot went on this weekend in local sports, with the Boom taking the season title, the Giants opening up their preseason with a few games, and I’Park playing their first game at home for the 2011 season.

Korean Pro Football Returns

Jeff Liebsch 2 years 14 weeks ago

The breeding ground for some of Korea’s most prominent world footballers is back, with the local national pro team Busan I’Park playing their first game at home for the 2011 season this weekend. New I’Park Coach Ahn Ik-soo is hoping to bring football back into the spotlight in this baseball-crazy town of Busan with an aggressive style of play this year.

PIFF Becomes BIFF

Jeff Liebsch 2 years 16 weeks ago

The government changed "Pusan" to Busan back in 2000. Now the Pusan International Film Festival (PIFF) Asia's largest, has gotten around to doing the same. Welcome to BIFF.

McDonald's Moves on Korea

Jeff Liebsch 2 years 17 weeks ago

Chevy's Corner returns with news about McDonald's expansion into Korea, KJI's birthday fake gifts, the F1 problems and I'Park Korean professional soccer returns for another season.

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