About the Author
Cyrus Farivar
سیروس فریور
English: [suh-ROOS FAR-ih-var]
Persian: [see-ROOS-eh fàr-ee-VÀR]
Freelance Technology Journalist
Freelance Radio Reporter/Producer
Author, "The Internet of Elsewhere"
cfarivar [at] cfarivar [dot] org
Current location: Oakland, CATwitter
South Korea Archive
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Sunday Night in Daejeon: The Final Week Begins
Posted on April 22, 2007 | 3 CommentsWell, it’s after midnight here in Daejeon (Slogan: It’s Daejeon) and I’m about to begin my final week here in Korea. I’m back in Daejeon for the third time in as many weeks to interview for at least a third (if not fourth) time, Kilnam... -
Korean shooting tragedies: 2007 & 1982
Posted on April 18, 2007 | 5 CommentsI think it goes without saying that this whole incident where the crazed South Korean kid who shot up Virginia Tech is incredibly tragic. My heart goes out to the affected families. The most fascinating factoid (in a weird way) about this whole incident was... -
Photos from Korea, Round 3
Posted on April 16, 2007 | 3 Comments -
Photos from Korea, Round 2
Posted on April 15, 2007 | No CommentsSorry I haven’t posted in a few days. I was down in Daejeon for the weekend and am now back in Seoul for the rest of the week. I’ll be here until Friday, when I head down to Busan. I hope to sate you with... -
Photos from Korea, Round 1
Posted on April 10, 2007 | 4 CommentsAll of my photos can be found here, but these are some of the highlights: -
Day 3: Seoul
Posted on April 10, 2007 | 5 CommentsAdjacent to my table for one, the only word that I can make out is “computer virus.” Sitting a few meters away from me are six Korean men in their mid-50s, possibly older. They have rounds of various empty coffee cups scattered in front of... -
Greetings from Daejeon!
Posted on April 8, 2007 | No CommentsWell, I’m in Daejeon, or as the local tourism board says “It’s Daejeon!” I got in at a bit after 6 pm local time last night and was on the 7:50 pm bus from Incheon Airport to Daejeon. Two and change hours later, I was... -
Going to South Korea
Posted on April 7, 2007 | No CommentsGreetings from SFO. In 20 minutes I’m going to board a plane bound for Seoul (it’s a 12 hour 40 minute direct flight). Then I’m off to Daejeon for one night, and then back to Seoul for the rest of the week. Thanks to everyone... -
South Korea Travel Tips?
Posted on April 3, 2007 | 1 CommentAlright, peoples, here’s where I’m tapping the collective wisdom of the interwebal series of tubes. I’m off to Korea on Saturday and will be there until Sunday, April 29. I’ll be mainly in Seoul, but will also be traveling to Daejeon and Busan. What are... -
I got a book deal!
Posted on December 21, 2006 | 11 Comments“When the things got for real, I got up in the fold / and put into practice all that I was told.” - “The Inkwell”, Blue Scholars Things are getting pretty freakin’ real right about now, that’s for sure. I just got a book deal....
