Session 8 - 11/4, Jennifer Jung-Kim

[Katherine Oh]

I agree with you! I think even the exploration of the different political parties and the rise of popularities for certain poltiical parties could be an interesting conversation to have with students. Especailly since we have the Democratic Party and Republican Party as the main political parties represented in the Presidential elections in the last 5-10 years. I think asking students to compare and contrast what they notice about the two countries and their political powers would be interesting. I also think introducing them to previous South Korean presidents who have been impeached could also be an interesting conversation to have since we currently have an impeachment process in our government. 

[Katherine Oh]

I also agree with Haena and I am hopeful for the reunification of the two Koreas one day. I was doubtful a few years ago because there has been so many disagreements and years of broken relationships that have been built up. The reunification of both Korea's will definitely be a long, arduous process because of the afflictions that South Korean's received during the war. There was an interview I listened to a while back during the Trump-Kim meeting; a South Korean lady stated that even if friends reconcile, they won't be laughing together the next day --it's a long process. As a Korean myself, there may be many political and economic benefits if Korea is reunited as one republic, but trusting one another won't come easy. I wonder if Trump will pull all of the U.S. troops from South America if Korea does unite? And I also wonder how the South Koreans will feel when the doors are left wide open.

[Iris Marin]

The commentary made by both Angela and Kurt is both interesting and thought provoking. The idea of adapting in order to survive is one tha many can relate to, especially as an immigrant to a new country. It is interesting to note that same attitude when it comes to survival when put in situations that aren't necessarily your fault. What I think about here are things like  the holocaust, japanese ocupation, japanese internment, conquests, Native American separation of families and enslavement, slavery. Do most people just adapt in order to survive and hope things will change soon for the better? I know that is a more packed question, but going back to the reading and the comments focusing on one material posession versus other family members is shocking.  

[Iris Marin]

I love this idea and will definitely look into this youtube channel. Also choco pies are so good! I love the balance of cookie, marshmallow and chocolate. A major plus is that they are not overwhelmingly sweet like most sweet treats you can buy in the states. 

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