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09-The Hidden Rhythm of Korean Speed

2026-01-182026-01-06 by Sampajano
A busy city street at night with numerous Korean signs and neon lights lining both sides, as pedestrians walk along the road.

What looks like speed often hides a quieter rhythm, where emotion is processed later rather than sooner. This essay follows that subtle misalignment.

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02 – Common Misunderstandings About Korean Culture

2026-01-182025-12-13 by Sampajano
A small pavilion emerging from morning fog on a forested mountain ridge, with layers of mist drifting through the valley.

Korean culture is often misunderstood through partial impressions. Misunderstandings arise when visible behavior is judged without social context.

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"Some truths reveal themselves
only when we step away.

With a deeper affection
and a wider view, looking
back at Korea once more
feels different.

From a quiet distance,
I reflect with the heart
of another Korean."

Sampajano –
An observer with equanimity

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