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The luck of the Narwhal in Korea: Part 2

In early 1890, the Eastern Whaling Company was established in Yokohama, Japan. It was a foreign venture and began operations with a single small steamer named the Nautilus which was soon joined by a brand new steamer named the Narwhal. The company began with grand goals and a promising future but its reality was bad luck, financial ruin and death.

The luck of the Narwhal in Korea: Part 2

In early 1890, the Eastern Whaling Company was established in Yokohama, Japan. It was a foreign venture and began operations with a single small steamer named the Nautilus which was soon joined by a brand new steamer named the Narwhal. The company began with grand goals and a promising future but its reality was bad luck, financial ruin and death.

Ice-skating in Joseon-era Seoul

In 1927, Miss Jeannette Oldfather, an American missionary from Iowa, wrote, “Christmas in Korea is a happy affair [although] there are few gifts for the children.” She was especial.

Ice-skating in Joseon-era Seoul

For many of us, winter is best viewed from the comfort of our nice warm homes. Plummeting temperatures make even short walks to the bus stop or subway station into epic adventures filled with danger. Bundled in layer upon layer of clothing, one must contend with patches of black ice, carelessly wielded umbrellas and drivers who overestimate their vehicle’s ability to stop when confronted by pedestrians at the crosswalk.

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