#FM KOREA

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Radio South korea FM & AM + Radio Online - (Radio Android Application 🇰🇷📻)

 As an AI language model, I can provide you with an article on radio stations in South Korea. However, please note that the information provided is accurate up to my knowledge cutoff date of September 2021. Additionally, due to the vast number of radio stations in South Korea, I cannot cover all of them in one article. Thus, I will provide a general overview of the radio industry in the country and highlight some of the most popular radio stations.

South Korea has a vibrant radio industry, with a wide range of stations catering to different tastes and preferences. The first radio broadcast in South Korea was made in 1927 by a Japanese station, but it was not until after the Korean War that domestic radio broadcasting took off. Today, there are over 1000 radio stations in South Korea, including national, regional, and local stations.

One of the most popular radio stations in South Korea is KBS Cool FM. Operated by the Korean Broadcasting System (KBS), the station plays a mix of Korean pop (K-pop) music, as well as international hits. KBS Cool FM is known for its popular morning show, which is hosted by DJ Lee Sora and features interviews with K-pop stars and other celebrities.

Another popular station is SBS Love FM, which plays a mix of ballads and love songs. The station is operated by Seoul Broadcasting System (SBS) and is known for its morning show, "Kim Chang-ryul's Old School," which features classic K-pop songs from the 80s and 90s.

For those who prefer a more traditional sound, there are several stations that specialize in traditional Korean music (gugak). One of these is KBS Traditional FM, which plays a mix of classical Korean music and folk songs. Another station is EBS FM, which is operated by the Educational Broadcasting System and features a mix of educational programming and traditional Korean music.

In addition to these stations, there are many other radio stations in South Korea that cater to specific audiences, including sports fans, news junkies, and those interested in classical music. Overall, the radio industry in South Korea is diverse and thriving, with something for everyone.

In recent years, there has been a shift towards digital radio in South Korea, with many stations now offering online streaming and podcasts. This has allowed listeners to access their favorite shows and music on-demand, and has also opened up new opportunities for advertisers and content creators.

In conclusion, the radio industry in South Korea is diverse and vibrant, with a wide range of stations catering to different tastes and preferences. From K-pop to traditional Korean music, there is something for everyone. As the industry continues to evolve, we can expect to see more innovation and experimentation in the years to come.

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“UNSC” ought to be a “C” anagram.

“Weapons” 

might be:

Soap—NEW (New Orleans, Northeastern Aviation...)

Nose—PWA (Oklahoma City or Priester Aviation)

or

Snow—PEA (Pearl Harbour)

where Soap is Ya Ba, Jib or Stone and Snow and Nose are Blizzard.

[omar-bb]

notes & quotes from omar's live today

he wanted to release Red Light sooner but he and his team wanted to get it right

he's excited to headline at Gröna Lund - gonna be playing a new song there and at his other shows this summer!

"one of my favorite songs. i'm telling you, you will fucking choke when you hear that one. it's dark, it's dirty, it's groovy..."

"should I leak some of it? it would be fun for you to be able to sing along..."

"i hope it's fine by my team that I just leaked that"

"maybe it'll be the next single after Red Light. only maybe. I'm not promising anything"

someone asked about an Asia tour - "I cannot be live bc I'm gonna leak a lot of shit. But you wanna know something funny? This song .... it is actually a k-pop pitch song from start. it was made with k-pop in mind. it is not fully k-pop and now that i've been doing my touch on it, it is a little less k-pop but.. they actually wrote the song k-pop in mind."

teased doing a tour in the future

another "leak" - "I was actually meant to go to korea like right now or a month ago, like after the oscars ... i was supposed to go to korea. but it never happened. i was very sad. but maybe one day.

he had a scared moment where music started playing in the other room and he thought it was an unreleased song but it was just his alejandro tiktok lol

inspo for red light? "I didn't write the song ... it was a demo that got sent to me. at first ... it was a girl singing red light, and when i heard it the first time i was like yo this sounds like fucking rihanna ... i was like is this a long lost rihanna song? this is the greatest thing i've ever heard. and then i just fucking took it. i was like this is my song before rihanna takes it from me. and now it's my song."

Red Light music video when? "we shot a visualizer, so it's not a music video ... it's very beautiful. very stunning. i've never done anything like that. ... it's not a real music video. it's more visuals for the song."

will be doing red light on 25 may and also a new song

"you'll hear a whole new omar when you hear that song"

he has been replying to messages in his community on whatsapp and sms. they'll be leaking more stuff through there

new OMR Beauty product when? "....................... stay tuned"

"you will die when you see the next launch of OMR Beauty. that's all I'm saying. Next!!!"

will he start a fashion brand? "i don't really have the time for that unfortunately. ... not for now"

thinks he is not gonna bleach his hair

Someone asked red light spanish version when? and he sang a bit of it in spanish

omar backflip when? "when i'm in heaven"

is he going to act again?"i'm actually reading some scripts right now. just reading, it's not anything happening really yet, just testing the waters. we'll see, i would love to act. i actually miss acting, it was a fun time ... nothing will ever be like YR obviously, but just the thought of meeting new ppl, new friends, being together for a few weeks or a few months, and filming smth very special, that would be so much fun. ... i'm actually reading a really cool script right now" but more focusing on music right now

he has 40-50 new songs from the last year apparently??? Maybe i misunderstood this

album when? "don't know, we'll see" - he has a lot of songs and could drop an album but he wants it to be perfect so it'll be awhile

there will be red light merch this summer

he and edvin hang out sometimes

not doing Rix FM this year

there will not be 12 red light remixes lol "but maybe a few"

Eurovision 2025? "absolutely not. sorry not sorry." something about always being thrown out of the competition

he's stopped drinking coffee regularly and drinks matcha instead

someone suggested hoemars as the fandom name and he laughed lol

a lot is happening in May he says !! "y'all better eat good, sleep well" lolol

he said he might do another live next week once Red Light is out

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MR. SHY PANTS GARFIELD???? Oh Pit Babe Korea FM you are spoiling us today

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PITBABE FM in Korea was something else 🥵🌪

[iseos]

: LETTING GO

wc. 522 archive. pairing. sim jaeyun x fm!r synopsis. farewells and a promise of love genre. angst now playing: potion for love by aurora

the moon hung low in the sky, casting a gentle glow upon the quiet room where y/n and jake sat, hands tightly clasped together.

their love had been an intoxicating elixir, a potent potion that had drawn them together like a force of nature. but now, the inevitable moment had arrived—a moment neither of them wanted to face.

jake had been accepted to become an idol trainee in korea. it was an opportunity he had been dreaming about for what felt like years, but it came at a heavy cost—the price of leaving behind the love of his life, y/n.

tears welled up in y/n’s eyes as she looked into jake’s. she knew it was an opportunity he couldn’t pass up, but the pain was unbearable. their love had been a beautiful and rare thing, and now it was slipping through their fingers like grains or sand.

jake sighed, his gaze never leaving y/n’s face. “i don’t want to go,” he whispered, his voice filled with anguish. “but you know how much this means to me; it’s a once-in-a-lifetime chance.”

y/n nodded, her voice choked with emotion. “i know jake. i would never hold you back from your dreams, but it doesn’t make it any easier.”

they sat in silence for a moment, the weight of their impending separation pressing down on them.

in the stillness of the room, y/n spoke again, “when you debut—“

jake interrupted, “if.”

“—when,” she pressed, “i’ll be your biggest fan, even if you forget about me once you're big and famous”

jake scoffed as his eyes got watery, “i’ll never forget about you.”

jake reached out and gently wiped a tear from her cheek as he continued, "i promise you, y/n, a piece of my heart will always belong to you. no matter where i am in the world, you'll always be in my thoughts and in my heart."

y/n managed a weak smile. “and you’ll always be in mine.”

in the days that followed, y/n and jake cherished every moment they had together. they went on long walks with jake’s dog, revisited their favorite places, and spent countless hours simply holding each other, as if trying to memorize the feel of one another’s embrace.

when the day of jake’s departure arrived, and it was a day neither of them would forget.

y/n stood in the airport, her heart heavy as she watched jake board the plane that would take him away. they exchanged one last, lingering kiss, a bittersweet farewell that held all the love and longing they had felt for each other.

in the weeks and months that followed, jake and y/n struggled with the challenges of a long-distance relationship ship. they faced time zone differences while jake was in korea and y/n remained in australia, missed calls due to jake’s long hours spent training, and the ache of physical separation.

but they also cherished the moments of connection, the late-night conversations, and the knowledge that their love was strong enough to withstand any distance.

“i will send you away, hoping you’ll be okay with a piece of your heart living in mine”

© iseos

[eternamarea]

: PHONE CALL AWAY, HEARTACHE AWAKE. giselle x fm!reader

synopsis. in which aeri is forgiven but not forgotten. now playing : glue song by beabadoobee — wc. 753

͏͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏TOOTH-ROTTING sweetness attempted to fill the ambience as my hands gripped onto her shirt in a fit of anger, "ri... you can't leave me like this," it left so desperate, full of remorse and guilt as soon as those words left my mouth.

͏͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏"it's alright, i'll be back during summer," she attempts to reassure.

͏͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏"ri, you're leaving for korea! how is this gonna 'be alright'?" i fight back

͏͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏"listen... it's my dream, y'know, to be an idol. please, just let go... people are watching."

͏͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏a heartache awakens inside myself, this is all that i was, isn't it? a pretty girlfriend for my girlfriend to embarrass herself with.

͏͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏i let go of her shirt and a handful of spiteful words leave my mouth. i don't mean them, of course, and i also don't mean to leave her just like that, stranded at the airport.

🎬 — flashback end ,,

͏͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏SUCH MEMORY repeats itself inside my head, we never officially broke up, but she must think we did. our few lasting mutual friends have told me about her night life and how oh-so close she is with this jimin girl.

͏͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏i feel delusional, clinging onto something from 4 years back. i stand up from the bed, groggy.

͏͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏maybe everyone was right about her. maybe i should’ve believed everyone about how much of a wreck uchinaga would leave me as. i had given her my all, but she was unable to reciprocate.

͏͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏"i'm a loser", i thought to myself. it had been many years of attempting to get over her, but nothing worked. it took me a lot to "forgive her", though i still long for her. it was almost as tragic as romeo and juliet, except neither of us had died even though it felt as if i had.

͏͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏grins were exchanged between me and my reflection in the mirror. was i going insane? i'd never know for sure, until all that's left of her is not the pictures frames in the living room nor the box full her letters from the first few months she was in korea. what's left of her should be the feeling of appreciation i have always had for her, from within, i could feel her warmth, but now, it is just a distant memory.

͏͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏as though i were a fish out of water, i choked on the few tears that would not leak, would not trail down my pajamas shirt and drive me mad once more.

🎬 — timeskip ,,

͏͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏THOUGH I cannot hear her, i can visualize her in my mind. visualize her running across the stage, oh-so happy as her dream was fulfilled, as though i weren't a collector of those silly little glossy, cardboard cards with her face on them.

͏͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏i felt like i was rotting away, specially when i could've sworn i'd seen her. walking about, i must have been insane to follow the shadow of was supposedly her. except, it really was her.

͏͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏there she was, by the sumida river, with whom i could pinpoint as yu jimin. heartbreak awoke inside my chest once more, for i knew this whole time she was just a phone call away.

͏͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏she looked as happy as she did in my imagination, full of no guilt, and only herself. it hurt me though i should be happy. i just stared and stared as though i was a fan. the jimin girl pointed at me and told aeri something inaudible from the distance i was at.

͏͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏"i know her," aeri yelled, motioning for me to come over. i shot a soft smile, but jimin clinged the uchinaga's arm protectively. my heartbeat quickened as though i were watching my past self and aeri on a date.

͏͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏once and for all, i had to settle this. therefore for the first time in my life, i rejected her. i rejected uchinaga aeri by walking away into the midst of the buzzing city.

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IMAGES: South Korea retres F-4 Phantom jets

Fernando Valduga By Fernando Valduga 06/08/2024 - 20:00in History, Military

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The Air Force of the Republic of Korea (RoKAF) has officially retired its F-4E Phantom II fighter fleet, marking the end of an era in the history of the country's military aviation. For about a month, the retirement of the iconic combat jets generated a series of beautiful images in flight over South Korea.

The retirement ceremony, held at the 10ª Fighter Wing in Suwon, Gyeonggi province, was attended by the Minister of National Defense, Shin Won-sik, and featured the final flight of two F-4E jets. Ten Phantom II were operational to date, marking the end of the 55 years of F-4D/E operations at RoKAF.

The ceremony, which took place on Friday (07/06), included commemorative flights of a series of modern fighters, such as the F-16, KF-16, FA-50, RF-16, F-15K and F-35A, symbolizing the transition from air defense duties to newer aircraft. These demonstrations highlighted South Korea's ongoing commitment to maintaining a robust and modern air force.

In his remarks, Minister Shin reflected on the history of the Phantom and its impact on the defense capabilities of South Korea. "The noble spirit of the Phantom, dedicated to safeguarding South Korea's airspace, will remain with us forever," said Shin, emphasizing the role of the aircraft in achieving air superiority over North Korea.

#PhantomFriday#PhantomPhriday#PhantomForever#PhantomPhorever pic.twitter.com/VcQFbYHw48

The ceremony also paid tribute to the pilots and patriots who sacrificed their lives in the service of the country. This dark moment highlighted the deep respect and gratitude felt by those who operated and maintained the F-4 Phantoms over the years.

The last unit to operate the type, the 153º Fighter Squadron of the 10ª Fighter Wing of RoKAF, conducted a farewell flight last month with four specially painted aircraft, celebrating its service over the years, including a camouflage painting scheme from the Vietnam War era.

The F-4 Phantom jets first arrived in South Korea in 1969, significantly improving the country's defense posture amid threats from Soviet-made North Korean aircraft. In the last 55 years, approximately 220 Phantoms (in three different versions during the heyday: the F-4D, RF-4C and F-4E) have served in various functions, from reconnaissance missions to interception missions.

Most of the South Korean aircraft were former United States Air Force (USAF), with the exception of two plots of F-4E purchased under the Peace Pheasant I and II foreign military sales (FMS) programs. The F-4 served as South Korea's main fighter until the full deployment of the KF-16 in 1994.

The aircraft were acquired by the U.S. one year after a failed assassination attempt by North Korean commands against then-President Park Chung-hee in 1968, raising the need to strengthen military capabilities to better defend against threats from the North.

The Phantom II was then a state-of-the-art aircraft that set the pace for the purchase of more advanced fighters such as the F-16 amid its transformation into an economic powerhouse.

The four aircraft that made a farewell flight in May paid tribute to several air bases that were part of their legacy of service and were even escorted by two Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) KF-21 Boramae multifunction combat aircraft in part of their final journey.

The decommissioning of the F-4 Phantom fleet occurs at a time when South Korea is preparing to deploy the KF-21 Boramae, an internally developed supersonic fighter, by 2026. The KF-21 is expected to replace the old F-4 Phantom and F-5 Tiger jets, ensuring that the Republic of Korea Air Force remains equipped with state-of-the-art technology to face future challenges.

The South Korean government announced in February that it will build more KF-21 aircraft in 2024 with an allocated budget of about 178 million dollars, although series production should not begin until mid-2026.

Tags: Military AviationF-4 PhantomHISTORYROKAF - Republic of Korea Air Force/South Korean Air Force

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Aviation photographer and pilot since 1992, he has participated in several events and air operations, such as Cruzex, AirVenture, Dayton Airshow and FIDAE. He has works published in specialized aviation magazines in Brazil and abroad. He uses Canon equipment during his photographic work in the world of aviation.

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Tracklist:

Nxde* • Love • Change • Reset • 조각품 (Sculpture) • Dark (X-file)

*The song peaked at 1 in South Korea's Billboard and Circle Chart and Taiwan's Billboard. According to Naver, a South Korean site, Nxde received airplay on KMVQ-FM, a radio station in San Francisco, California, within a day of its release, marking the first time a Korean-language song by a K-pop girl group debuted on an American radio station.

Spotify ♪ YouTube

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(230319) MUSIC KOREA 'CIRCLE' FANSIGN EVENT

Q. Did your little brothers congratulate you?

O: Yes, they did. Really. But Minho was the fastest! That kid really sees everything~! He is in Japan right now right? Right! He's doing FM but then he said, 'hyung, congrats!' I was like how did you even hear the news (that quick)?

Jinki started to tell a story abt a dancer hyung, smtown and how minho knows everything & would be the first one to inform jinki about it.

O: Like, how?? I think his level is almost like NIS (National Intelligence Service)!

source | trans

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EVENTS (2015-2016)

2015

HYYH Epilogue Tour

Highlight mini US Tour

WAKE UP IN JAPAN Tour

150101 Countdown in Seoul

150124 Live Expo Tokyo

150128 4th Gaon Charts Awards

150212 Hi-touch in Tokyo

150224  Sungshin Women's College's entrance ceremony

150505 KBS Cool FM Super Juniors Kiss The Radio

150508 music bank

150515 SInchon Fansign

150517 Cheongnyangi fansign

150523 Dream Concert

150524 Myeongdong fansign

150525 Daegu fansign

150529 KBS1 concert at Gyeongbokgung Palace

150603 MWAVE Meet & Greet

150612 Star interview in Shanghai

150620 FOR YOU release event in Tokyo

150627 fanmeeting in Busan

150702 KBS Gwangju Summer Universiade

150703 KBS 'I Am Korea'

150704 Yeouido fansign

150807 Press Con in Thailand

150815 Summer Sonic in Osaka

150810 MBC ISAC

150818 Fanmeeting in Osaka

150905 iFun Music concert in Shanghai

150911 SH power house music festival in Jakarta

150913 Show Champion in Yokohama

150920 ALL FORCE ONE

151003 Gangwon Kpop festival

151009 ONE K concert

151011 Asia Song Festivial

151016 World Changing Quiz show

151023 Republic Of Korea share concert

151028 Seoul Brand launching event

151029 VLive Halloween party

151030 Kpop World Festival

151031 Asia Dream Concert

151104 Korea-China Song Festival

151107 MMA in Seoul

151202 MAMA in Hong Kong

151210 Gangnam fansign

151211 Sinchon fansign

151212 Super Seoul concert

151213 Gwanghwamun fansign

151216 ilsan fansign

151217 Gangnam Fansign

151218 music bank/Yeouido fansign

151219 Infinity Challenge Expo

151220 Incheon fansign

151221 Jongro fansign/Hallyu K-Road

151222 Gimpo Fansign

151229 SBS Awards Festival

151230 MBC Gayp Daejejeon

151231 MBC Gayo Daejejeon (D2)

2016

160109 TTV Red & White Festival in Taipei

160102 Myeongdong fansign

160114 Seoul Music Awards

160115 MBC Infinity Challenge Expo

160118  Idol Star Athletics Championships

160119 Gala Vietnam Top Hits

160121 Golden Disk Awards

160122 fanmeeting in Guangzhou

160217 Gaon Kpop awards

160307 WKBL Award Ceremony

160402 PUMA fansign

160424 Power Of K in japan

160512 Cultwo Radio show + Mokdong Fansgin

160625 KCON in NY

160721 BBQ 풀파티

160725 Ilsan summer festival

160731 KCON in LA

160810 Korea-China Martial Art Culture Exchange Festival

160903 Show Champion in Manila

160907 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics Concert

160930 Kpop World Festival in Changwon

161008 DMC Korean Music Wave Festival

161013 Cultwo Radio show

161016 Mokdong fansign

161015 Bundang fansign

161017 Sinchon fansign

161018 KBS 1 Open concert

161020 Myeongdong fansign

161021 Hongdae fansign

161022 Myungdong fansign

161023 Busan fansign + Busan Asia One Festival

161027 m!countdown in Jeju

161028 Yeouido fansign

161029 Jongno fansign

161106 Gimpo fansign

161031 Omokgyo fansign

161116 Asia Artists Awards

161118 KBS Music Bank special 🔥!

161119 MMA in Seoul

161128 fanmeeting in Japan vol.3

161201 MAMA in Hong Kong

161202 MAMA (D2)

2016 not done

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jooii03 IG update:

💙「Close To You」 Build 1st FM in Korea 💙宣传照 Styling for buildurluve 👔Me

[agentfascinateur]

Apart from the US, all other members of the G7 nations signed and sent a letter to Israeli FM Israel Katz, calling on Netanyahu’s government to alleviate the humanitarian crisis in Gaza by opening all border crossings for aid supplies, including the Rafah crossing with Egypt.

The letter was signed by the foreign ministers of the G7 states: Germany, France, the UK, Italy, Japan and Canada, as well as their counterparts from Australia, Denmark, Finland, the Netherlands, New Zealand, South Korea and Sweden.

#betterlatethannever

#wanting to dodge the icc

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BUILD SCHEDULES

2023

16 Sep : Fanmeet in Macau

22 Sep : Fanmeet in Shenzhen (change from Guangzhou)

27 Sep : LIVE Craftman mooncake

30 Sep : Fan con in Cambodia

14 Oct : Fanmeet in Vietnam

22 Oct : LIVE ThaiXiaoxiang dried fruit

29 Oct : Fanmeet in HongKong

8 Nov : LIVE Rors fragrance candle

11 Nov : Fanmeet in Hangzhou

14 Nov : LIVE Fuchi shrimp flavored snack

15 Nov : Photoshoot

23 Nov : LIVE WhoUare, bag designed by Build

9 Dec : Fanmeet in Taipei

17 Dec : BUILD X’mas in Japan

23 Dec : Offline event (Fuchi)

25 Dec : Photoshoot

28 Dec : LIVE SuoLa

2024

16 Jan : LIVE Seaspirit

20 Jan : Fanmeet in Fuzhou

25 Jan : LIVE Tiger coffee

28 Jan : Fanmeet in Manila

3 Feb : NewYear Dinner Party/FM in Hangzhou ?

13 Feb : LIVE Huaxi

23 Feb : LIVE misbei ​​​​mystbelle

24 Feb : Hangzhou Lantern Festival 2024

3 Mar : Fanmeet in Brazil

8 Mar : LIVE PANDATHAIHOUSE snack

21 Mar : LIVE MUTU

23 Mar : Fan sign event Bangkok D1

24 Mar : Fan sign event Bangkok D2

30 Mar : Fan sign event Chiangmai

6 Apr : Video call Fan event

11 Apr : LIVE XiYuyanZishuox

20 Apr : Fanmeet in Nanning

28 Apr : Fanmeet Berlin

18 May : Fanmeet in Korea

1-4 Jun : BD Let’s Grow Threegether

10 Jun : LIVE Agspace

22 Jun : LIVE BUILDXDEER SECRET

29 Jun : LIVE FGR event at Shanghai

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Unit 10: Finale

My personal ethics are a mix-bag due to living in multiple different cultures. I lived in Korea until 7. Then, I moved to the UAE and stayed there for 12 years. Now, I’ve been in Canada for the past 4 years. Throughout, some of the things I came to value are fairness, responsibility, and self-improvement. These ethics can translate, in multiple ways, to that of a natural interpreter. 

Casual photos of places I've lived in: Korea (top left), Abu Dhabi (top right), Guelph (bottom).

The fairness ethic of mine developed by experiencing a variety of cultures and peoples in my life. In the UAE, I went to an affluent international highschool, where I met people from all over. However, outside school, the UAE is full of low-wage immigrant workers and it becomes evident that they are underserved in various aspects of life. The UAE essentially has no middle class as you see in Canada - it’s either poor or high-middle class (or higher). In Canada, I experienced the full force of the oftentimes struggling middle class. Many of my friends are white and considered “privileged”, yet they have to work so much just to afford the basics. 

Thus, I feel a responsibility, as a natural interpreter, to bring fairness to all. A core aspect of being a good interpreter is to serve a diverse audience (Beck et al., 2019, pg.132), especially if your goal is to spread the message of an environmental issue. This also ties into the concept of “unpacking” my privilege so as to not bias your interpretation to a certain group of people (Gallavan, n.d.). 

Image credits: Spirit FM

Barriers create the “underserved populations” and by recognizing this, I can expand my reach towards these parts of society (Beck et al., 2019, pg.132). For instance, economics may be a key barrier towards a large part of the population, especially if they do not possess a personal vehicle or are busy with work (Beck et al., 2019, pg.133). Or, there may be cultural barriers where different groups have very different opinions about nature (Beck et al., 2019, pg.133). 

Whatever the barrier, by “unpacking my privilege” and following my fairness ethics, I have the responsibility to reach out to give a fair chance to everyone. For example, if I were to work in a national park, I could make the effort to reduce economic barriers by advocating for cheap transportation (like a bus) to pick up people and at diverse times to allow for busy people to have an opportunity. 

Also, as a “minority” myself, I oppose the idea of treating them differently just because they are a “minority”. I think my experience in Guelph exemplified a good approach that ensures fairness. Here, I have never once been treated differently just because I am Asian. If anything, people treated me like a fellow Canadian, even asking me who I voted for during the 2019 election. As such, I think it is important to recognize it is wrong to generalize a minority group (Beck et al., 2019, pg.133) and when making the special effort to reach out to them, don’t make it seem like a special treatment type of deal (Beck et al., 2019, pg.134). If possible, the best approach would be to treat everyone equally while keeping in mind who your current audience is. This can be done by friendly talking to them, asking why they're here, and even internet surveys (Beck et al., 2019, pg.129). 

When it comes to responsibility and the self-improvement ethic, this is heavily tied to my Korean heritage. In Korean culture, you are always compared to others, and people have very high expectations of you. Almost feels like you are constantly carrying the weight of the world. Thus, if I don’t get perfect on a thing I am invested in (like academia), I become angry at myself. I think this is a toxic trait of mine but the positives can be used as a natural interpreter. 

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Having a sense of responsibility allows you to try to perfect your interpretation of nature. While this may be subjective, a good interpretation takes considerable effort, which may be lacklustre without a sense of responsibility for the environment. It is not a walk in the park to make an emotional and intellectual connection with the audience, communicated through nature (Beck et al., 2019, pg.304).

For instance, the usage of arts can tremendously benefit the interpretation. I believe even approaches like theatre and reenactments can be useful for natural interpretation. Having a diversity of approaches that targets all the senses help leave an impression (Beck et al., 2019, pg.107). However, these approaches require heavy investment into knowledge, making connections to the character, props, rehearsals and much more (Beck et al., 2019, pg.219). Only someone with a high sense of responsibility for the environment and position can tackle such a challenge. 

With self-improvement, it will help further improve as an interpreter. By taking good feedback and reflecting on your doings (and if it meets your objectives), you can infinitely improve (Beck et al., 2019, pg.419). I think one of the best things you can do to do this is to invite other natural interpreter sites and become a "visitor" for your own sites (Beck et al., 2019, pg.420). Oftentimes, you know more than the audience and thus may leave out key details that the audience may not know. By fixing these issues, it makes the interpretation much more available for all audiences. 

Finally, I want to talk about an approach that is suitable for me and others in my generation. We grew up with the rapid development of technology. Many might think this causes a disconnect between people and nature (Beck et al., 2019, pg.166). However, I believe we can use it to also reconnect. Websites, social media, Youtube, etc. have the presence of billions. As such, I see our technology literacy as a huge opportunity to reach those billions of people to reconnect nature into humans (Beck et al., 2019, pg.168).

A foldable phone - a symbol of today's rapid technological development.

Overall, I have a long way to go to be an interpreter. However, I have still learnt much, especially in ways of scientific communication - a topic important in current science.

I hope people feel the same and good luck on the final stretch!

Eugene Cha

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Gallavan, N. P. (n.d.). Helping teachers unpack their "invisible knapsacks". Multicultural Education, 13(Pages: 36-36).