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Check out stories published in The Korea Times about members of Friends of Korea - past and present.
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Found on Facebook….Movie stars in the making?
For my latest Korea Times article, ahead of the historical walk in Itaewon I’m giving next weekend, I look at the filming of ‘Inchon,’ one of the biggest flops in film history, in Korea in 1979 through the eyes of Paul Courtright and Ben Bryan, two Peace Corps Volunteers who spent a day on set as extras, and Tom Casey, owner of Sportsman’s Club in Itaewon, where cast members spent many nights. Many thanks to Paul, Ben, and Tom for sharing their stories. [Matt VanVolkenburg].
(photo left to right - Rob Zaretsky, Ben Bryan and Paul Courtright, K-48 volunteers)
SUZANNE CROWDER HAN 1953-2025
[February 10, 2025] With deep sadness that we share that Suzanne Crowder Han, FoK Vice President, passed away after a brief illness. For those of us who knew Suzanne and her love of Korea, the obituary that appeared in the Korea Times, penned by Jon Dunbar, captures her spirit - her love of Korea, her commitment to sharing her knowledge of Korea and its culture with others, and her sense of fun. Suzanne will be missed by so many - in Korea and the US.
[February 10, 2025] With deep sadness that we share that Suzanne Crowder Han, FoK Vice President, passed away after a brief illness. For those of us who knew Suzanne and her love of Korea, the obituary that appeared in the Korea Times, penned by Jon Dunbar, captures her spirit - her love of Korea, her commitment to sharing her knowledge of Korea and its culture with others, and her sense of fun. Suzanne will be missed by so many - in Korea and the US.
WHAT IT WAS LIKE TEACHING ENGLISH FOR A SEMESTER IN DANYANG IN 1978
Lenny Trudo reflects on his experience as an English teacher in North Chungcheong Province - what he learned and what he taught.
published December 25, 2024
Lenny Trudo reflects on his experience as an English teacher in North Chungcheong Province - what he learned and what he taught.
published December 25, 2024
Alan Taylor, a member of K-1 gave a speech at farewell dinner the end of the 2024 Revisit program.
Peace Corps volunteers celebrate decades-old ties with Korea during 2024 Revisit program
Article by Jon Dunbar about the most recent revisit trip to Korea in late October- early November of 2024 and the lifelong impact Korea had on so many volunteers.
published November 2, 2024
Article by Jon Dunbar about the most recent revisit trip to Korea in late October- early November of 2024 and the lifelong impact Korea had on so many volunteers.
published November 2, 2024
MY PEACE CORPS SERVICE DURING A NATION'S
TRANSFORMATION
Article by Mike Guralnick reflecting on his experience as a Peace Corps volunteers from 1978 to 1981.
published October 27, 2024
TRANSFORMATION
Article by Mike Guralnick reflecting on his experience as a Peace Corps volunteers from 1978 to 1981.
published October 27, 2024
CYCLING KOREA'S EAST COAST IN 1968
A great article by Ron Rezac about a cycling adventure he and two other Peace Corps volunteers undertook the summer of 1968. Enjoy!
published January 19, 2024
A great article by Ron Rezac about a cycling adventure he and two other Peace Corps volunteers undertook the summer of 1968. Enjoy!
published January 19, 2024
