It is pretty amazing reading the story of Jung Heung-won. This Korean lived in Argentina for 10 years, then another five in Lima, until finally moving to Chanchamayo, where he has helped many of those in need. In reward for his efforts, he was easily elected mayor of the latter city this year, since any “foreigner granted residence in Peru can run for public office if he or she lives in the same e

At a joint press conference to welcome Chinese President Hu Jintao to the U.S. on Jan. 19, President Barack Obama downplayed contentious issues, such as China’s undervalued currency, and focused instead on areas of economic cooperation. “We want to sell you all kinds of stuff,” Obama said. “We want to sell you planes, we want to sell you cars, we want to sell you software.” One thing not on his ex

The prospect of meaningful tax reform has become the hot topic in the hearing rooms and, just as important, the back rooms of Washington.House Ways and Means Committee Chairman David Camp, Republican of Michigan, devoted his first hearing to the topic, and President Barack Obama’s team is talking up the subject in private and in public.“We’re examining whether we can find the political support for

The Laughing Tree Gallery in Haebangchon is to hold an exhibition by New York-based photographer Anya Dennis from Jan. 29-Feb. 5. “The Color of Calm” explores the connection between color, beauty and emotions ― the color green linking all images as a symbol of renewal. Her photographs of daily life reflect her global travels, which began in Africa where she took up photography. “In the troubled wo

For an evening of hip-shaking frolics, head to Gangnam on Jan. 28 for International Caf Huh’s Latin Fiesta. The 20,000 won entrance fee covers a buffet including pizza, sandwiches and cakes, drinks and dances. Salsa and Latin dance instructors from North America will perform. In addition, there will be a Latin dance workshop, raffle and piatas. The Latin Fiesta runs from 6-10 p.m. and is part of C

Video blog Eat Your Kimchi was voted the best expat blog in Korea in an online poll released Monday.Run by K-pop fans Simon and Martina Stawski, the blog garnered more than 40 percent of the votes in the poll by Hiexpat.com RIP City to Seoul was voted second and Roboseyo, blog of former ATEK communications officer Rob Ouwehand, came third.The second and third-place winners receive food and drink v

Expat blog ZenKimchi is running a food photography competition.As the first of what it hopes will be a series of contests, the site invites readers to upload their best photos of Korean cuisine by Jan. 31 to its Flikr page.A maximum of five photos a week can be uploaded.The prize is a t-shirt from the blog’s merchandise range.Anyone except ZenKimchi staff and their families can enter. To see the s

This is a series introducing associations and clubs for expats. This week, Expat Living spoke to Jennifer McIntosh, incoming president of BASS ― Ed.Who is it for? British passport-holders can become full members. We encourage those with a strong British interest or connection to join as associate members. What goes on? BASS is a voluntary organization which brings together different talents to rai