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Kim-Jong-il’s latest nuclear threats coincided with my arrival in Korea. Paula and I were quick to register with the Irish embassy in Seoul in case we needed emergency shipping out of the country. Having spoken to lots of locals on the issue, I have yet to meet one who is seriously phased or even concerned. When asked to explain why, some cite the size of South Korea’s army, while most talk about how a threat has been imminent for almost 60 years now and so has been grown accustomed to.

In December, after deciding to take a semester off from school (because of losing interest in basically just about everything) I wanted to experience something totally different than anything before. I wanted to meet people, travel, learn, and in the process, try to give back; to hopefully gain a new perspective on life and find insight into what I actually wanted to do. Although it sounds cliché, I needed some soul searching.