Yun So Myeong

The LONG LOST FRIEND. Yun was my classmate in Teacher Education at the University of the Cordilleras in Baguio City, Philippines. We became friends for less two years, and it came to pass that he needs to go back in Korea for mandatory military service. Almost one year that we dont have any communications. It was a fate that the 15th International Rover Moot was held in Cheonan City which is near to Suwon City (his place). By God's will, we met and had a chance to walk around the city, exchanging stories... Kudos!

World Association of Top Achiever Scouts

The World - ATAS Badge is being presented by Mr. Simon Hang Bock Rhee, the Vice-Chairperson of the World Scout Committee, International Commissioner of Korea Scout Association, and currenlty the President of World ATAS after the Closing Ceremony of the 15th International Rover Moot. Cheonan City, Korea. 28 July 2009

15th International Rover Moot - KSA

Flags of Foreign Rover Participants. Philippines, Maldives, Hong Kong and Mongolia (not in photo is U.K.)

Hong Kong Contingent

My female Rovermates from Choncheungbokdo

My male Rovermates

My Rover Leader - Ryu, Jun Hwi

Our campsite

The KIMCHI fever

Independence Hall.

Meal Time. The undying kimchi fried rice.

The overnight vigil. Surviving the night with only plastic serving as tent, Im together with my Rover Leader - Ryu Jun Hwi. Communication barrier never became a problem, after a 30-minute discussion (with body language and a little Hangurul I know, of course) we finished constructing our temporary shelter. Mabuhay ka Ryu!

Get to Wet Activity in the Lake!

Banana Boat Ride

Posing... hana... dul... set... KIMCHI!

The Rover "Honor Guards"

Insang, Muller and Dong Woo

The hyperactive Rover --- Choi, Jae Min (Youth Advisor, World Scout Committee and Vice - Chairperson of KSA National Rover Scout Committee). the BEST of FRIENDS.

My Rovermates - Jun Hwi and Jong Jin during the Closing Ceremony. 28 July 2009

My Last Day in SAPSC Suncheon City

The 2009 World Culture Village in English (SAPSC) Staffs

Awarding of Plaques to the first Volunteer Staff (foreign Scouts) of SAPSC. Mohamad Ibrahim (Maldives); Muller Bato (Philippines); Bolortsegseg Davaasuren (Mongolia). 24 July 2009

My final pose in my "home away from home"

2009 World Culture Village in English - SAPSC

My advisory class in SAPSC. 20 - 24 July 2009

The CASANOVA BOYZ.

Farewell Party with Kang Family

Farewell Party with our foster family in Suncheon City. 19 June 2009

Jukdobong Park

A beautiful aerial view of Suncheon City from Jukdobong Park.

Jukdobong Park Observation Deck, Suncheon City. 06 July 2009.

Gwangju Folk Museum

Freedom Fighters

THE MAY 18TH UPRISING DEMOCRACY PARK

The Gwangju Democratization Movement refers to a popular uprising in the city of Gwangju, S. Korea from 18 - 27 May, 1980. During this period, citizens rose up against Chun Doo-Hwan's military dictatorship and took control of the city. In the course of the uprising, citizens took up arms to defend themselves, but were ultimately crushed by the South Korean Army. The event is sometimes called, simply 5.18 or 518. The Gwangju Democratization Movement has become a symbol of South Koreans' struggle against authoritarian regimes and their fight for democracy.

The "SEED" of freedom. 04 July 2009

"May these brave souls, rest in peace."
Here lies the remains of the beacon of Korea's land who fought for Freedom and Democracy.

The Late Korean President Roh, Mu Hyun

The Late President's Altar in Seonamsa Temple

The late President's streamer and mourning stage are put in the old Provincial Capitol of Jeonnam in Gwangju City facing the Liberty square where the the May 18th (1980) Uprising took place. Here, the people remember the late President's good deeds during his tenure of office.

Hwasun High School

Introducing Philippines and Scouting to High School students in Gwangju.

Scouts and School Officials of Hwasun High School, Gwangju City. 04 July 2009

Korea Memorial Day

Commemoration of the Korean War in 1950, here different national flags are being displayed to remember the South Korean allies. Philippine flag is on the second from left. The militaries sent by the RP Government were called PEFTOK (Philippine Expeditionary Forces to Korea), they were 1,200. Suncheon Cultural Centre. 25 June 2009

Watch this very fantastic Korean Army drill with the Army Tenors.

Demo Teaching with Yeosu Middle School

Ang Guro wearing Barong Tagalog with Philippine flag displayed on the corner of the room. Thanks to Ms. Kim, Da Rae for assisting me translating some words into Hangurul (Korean Language).

Demonstration teaching with 2nd year students of Yeosu Middle School, re: Republic of the Philippines. There were 16 students, seven among them were males. 25 June 2009