Here's an audio documentary in two parts from CBC Radio's Ideas, on being and becoming Canadian, and the experiences of one Korean family.

I haven't written any articles for OutsideInKorea in a good long while. Rather than offer the usual excuses, let me point you to my new project, one that has taken up most of my time in recent months, and something I'm pretty excited about: jobsee.kr.

Like every government everywhere, the Korean government has a long and storied tradition of getting things exactly wrong, of creating policies by fiat and without consultation that worsen the problem they were intended to address, and result in unintended consequences down the line. The newest proposed change to regulations for the single largest group of foreign temporary residents -- holders of 1-year E2 English teacher visas -- neatly fits the bill.

So, without further ado: here's a belated Christmas present, Level One of Mastering Korean. Share and enjoy.