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Below is the slide show of the fotos taken at the 3rd Mud & Island Festival in Shinan County last August 1-2, 2008. Sorry folks I am still learning the art of photography so fotos here are not as artistic and fantastic. Anyway it is the fun and unguarded moments that counts to make up for it, hehehe... I have lots more of photos but I have to upload this set for your urgent request to savor those "Shinan Moments". To all my new friends from around the globe, enjoy. Guys my apology some of the photos were edited - get permission from the ladies first if they want your fotos with them sent to you hehehe... Otherwise I will be the keeper and guard of those unguarded fun moments... (Note to Sandy it is you who is the most prominent here, since I got your persmission, is that correct? (hehehe) otherwise let me know if it is too much to show off...) Photos sets here : parade, torch run, evening program, fun nights-counting and drinking and k___, mud, mud, mud, group photo op,...

The lecture of Prof. George Katsiaficas about the May 18 1980 Gwangju Democratic Uprising was very interesting and it provoked a lively discussion among the audience, mostly the expats of Gwangju but there were also people involved during the uprising or popularly called 518. The 518 was remarkable and unique among the other revolutions as compared to the less successful uprisings in other Asian countries. Here in Korea, their homogeneity as to language and culture unlike the diversity, factionalism, regionalism, and tribalism of other countries was a factor that made it possible for the people to assert freedom and democracy. Thus gaining people's sovereignty over the military and dictatorial rule and paving the way to the rapid economic development of the country. It should also be noted that many Koreans are very passionate when it comes to promoting and protecting their civil liberties this is due to their high level of education, awareness of social issues and involve...