This week I went to the fish market with my KUBA (Korea University Buddy Assistants) group. It was my first time at a Korean fish market and I did not know what to expect. On arrival, the smell of fish was the first thing that you could notice. Once you get in, there are tons and tons of fish and seafood. Also, because of the fierce competition, sellers usually literally drag you to their booth to sell you some fish or seafood. It was very chaotic but also fun at the same time. Also, I was able to try live octopus at the market. It was an interesting experience to consume octopus that was still moving. After, me and my friends enjoyed sashimi together which was also very delicious. Overall, it was a fun and worthwhile experience that also satisfied my stomach at the same time.
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This week, I traveled to the War Memorial of Korea which is located in Yongsan. Because my internship was holding a convention there to promote SDGs (Strategic Development Goals) that the UN recently proposed, I was able to go there and explore the place a bit while working. Even though I had studied about the Korean War before through my Korean classes, the museum had so much other information that I did not know about. One interesting fact was that over 30 nations were actually involved in some way during the Korean War, whether it was giving aid or supplies, or providing troops to the Koreans. I was unable to fully explore the museum and take pictures as I was working, but hopefully I get a second chance to come back and explore.
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Troy Chong
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