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wrench-wench · 6 years

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Okay, so I fucking loved Black Panther, but I don’t feel it's my place to comment on most of it. There is one aspect of the movie that I do feel equipped to speak on - anti-colonialist symbolism and themes. Specifically I'm talking about the mission to South Korea (because I haven't seen anyone else talking about it). Hopefully sticking to list format will help keep things somewhat coherent.

So, it's SUPER significant that the major action outside of Wakanda took place in Busan, South Korea:

Others have mentioned the proximity of DPRK, a very different closed society from Wakanda. But did you know that prior to the 1870s, Korea was closed society that only had very limited trade with China and Japan? It was even nicknamed "The Hermit Kingdom"

During this period of isolation, an island near Busan (formerly called Pusan) was the point of contact and trade with Japan. It had a similar function and set up as Dejima/Nagasaki had for Dutch merchants in Japan.

When Japan decided to pull a Commodore Perry in the 1870s, Busan was the first of three ports Korea was forced to open (like, explicitly named in the treaty)

This treaty, the Treaty of Gangwha, which forced the "Hermit Kingdom" to open to the outside world, was the first step in Japan colonizing Korea.

As you may know, thousands upon thousands of Koreans were forced into slavery during Japanese occupation, be they as manual laborers, soldiers, or the euphemistically named "comfort women". What you may NOT know is that most of the Koreans who were forced into slavery left Korea by way of Busan.

The National Memorial Museum of Forced Mobilization under Japanese Occupation opened in Busan in 2015 on December 10th - World Human Rights Day.

During the Korean War, Busan was one of two cities not captured by DPRK forces in the first three months of the war (and check a map - it's at the very tip of the peninsula! That shit was dire)

As a result, Busan became one giant refugee camp, basically.

The Battle of Pusan [Busan] Perimeter was a six week battle in the fall of 1950. Busan's port allowed UN reinforcements to arrive & ensure victory for ROK and UN forces. This battle was the first turning point of the war, and had the UN lost, it's likely South Korea as we know it wouldn't exist.

Now, you may be thinking "cool story, but what has this got to do with Black Panther?" If so, it's like you've never been to this blog before. Ryan Coogler and the BP production crew were very deliberate in their choice of Busan. They could have chosen any city for that sequence, and I can think of at least 5 other East Asian cities that would have been chosen for any other movie (I’m looking at you, Bond franchise).

Korea in general, and Busan in particular, are real world foils to Wakanda, and serve to further the themes of the film:

Korea was a closed society that was forced to open itself through external intervention. This left it vulnerable to exploitation. One of the reasons Wakanda remained isolated was fear of outsiders attempting something similar. By choosing to end their isolation on their own terms at the end of the film, they help protect their right to self-determination.

Korea's history under Japanese colonial rule both foreshadows Killmonger's plan, AND undercuts his philosophy. He basically wants Wakanda to take the role of Imperial Japan (or any other colonizer, to be fair). Part of his justification is that it's essentially revenge for the oppression and exploitation of black people. The way he frames things implies that he believes black people are the only ones who haves suffered like this, and that whites are the only oppressors (aka a ridiculously usa centric view. it's particularly glaring when you remember that HE PARTICIPATED in American imperialism in Afghanistan and Iraq).

The specter of Korean history serves to remind us that A) mass enslavement and colonization has been used to hurt many populations, B) that this sort of oppression isn't ancient history, and C) POC can act as oppressors and colonizers.

Busan, a vibrant thriving city in a modern republic, also stands as a reminder of how it's possible to recover as a nation from destruction and exploitation.

#Black Panther #meta #black panther meta #history #Korean history #Korean history isn't my strong point but I do know more than a lot of people about the Korean War

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xtoxictears · 7 years

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Ok so our hotel tonight looks like a frickin palace!😱 (at Commodore Hotel Busan)

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daycattocgiare · 4 years

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Mê mẩn cảnh đẹp Hàn Quốc, Thụy Sĩ, Mông Cổ trong "Hạ cánh nơi anh"

Bên cạnh yếu tố nội dung độc đáo và dàn diễn viên tài năng, bộ phim Hạ cánh nơi anh còn thu hút khán giả hâm mộ bởi những địa điểm quay đẹp như mơ xuất hiện trong phim.

Nhiều khán giả hâm mộ Hạ cánh nơi anh đang rơi vào tình trạng hụt hẫng do bộ phim đã kết thúc. Do tiếc nuối bộ phim gây bão gần 2 tháng qua, nhiều khán giả bắt đầu tò mò và tìm kiếm các địa điểm quay xuất hiện trong phim.

Bộ phim được quay tại nhiều địa danh ở Hàn Quốc và Mông Cổ, Thụy Sĩ. Dự kiến thời gian sắp tới, những địa điểm này sẽ thu hút nhiều khách du lịch đến đây tham quan.

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Công viên Quốc gia Hallasan, đảo Jeju, Hàn Quốc. Trong tập đầu của bộ phim, Yoon Se Ri (Son Ye Jin thủ vai) đã đáp xuống Khu vực phi quân sự của Triều Tiên do tai nạn dù lượn và gặp đội trưởng Ri Jeong Hyuk (Hyun Bin thủ vai) lần đầu tiên. Cảnh quay này thực chất được quay tại Công viên Quốc gia Hallasan nổi tiếng ở đảo Jeju, Hàn Quốc. Công viên này cũng là một trong những địa điểm lý tưởng thu hút đông đảo khách du lịch mỗi năm - Ảnh: tVN

Taean, Hàn Quốc. Ngôi nhà của đội trưởng Ri Jeong Hyuk trong phim. Ngôi làng nhỏ tại Triều Tiên nơi diễn ra mối tình lãng mạn của Yoon Se Ri và Ri Jeong Hyuk trên thực tế lại nằm ở Hàn Quốc. Không chỉ vậy, địa điểm này chỉ cách thủ đô Seoul khoảng ba giờ chạy xe. Theo Koreaboo, hiện tại địa điểm này đang mở cửa tự do cho khách du lịch đến tham qua. Du khách thậm chí có thể vào tham quan nhà của đội trưởng Ri Jeong Hyuk - Ảnh: tVN

Khách sạn Commodore, Busan, Hàn Quốc. Khán giả hâm mộ bộ phim có thể dễ dàng nhận ra rằng các nhân vật trong phim khi đến Bình Nhưỡng đều ở một khách sạn duy nhất. Ngoài đời thực, khách sạn Bình Nhưỡng cao cấp trong phim lại tọa lạc ở Busan, Hàn Quốc. Do kiến trúc độc đáo và giá trị lịch sử, khách sạn Commodore là điểm không thể bỏ lỡ và là lựa chọn phổ biến trong số những du khách dừng chân tại thành phố Busan - Ảnh: tVN

Cầu cầu vồng Tangeum Lake, Chungju, Hàn Quốc. Con đường lãng mạn nơi cặp diễn viên phụ Seo Dan (Seo Ji Hye thủ vai) và Gu Seung Joon (Kim Jung Hyun thủ vai) thừa nhận tình cảm dành cho nhau, nằm ở thành phố Chungju. Cây cầu sẽ sáng màu cầu vồng sau khi mặt trời lặn và là điểm hẹn hò phổ biến của các cặp đôi tại Hàn Quốc - Ảnh: Klook

Cầu đi bộ Hantan, Pocheon, Hàn Quốc. Trong Hạ cánh nơi anh, cảnh Ri Jeong Hyuk và Yoon Se Ri trốn làm đi chơi ở tập 13 đã được quay ở cây cầu đi bộ trên sông Hantan, thuộc Pocheon, Hàn Quốc. Đây là cây cầu đi bộ dài 200m, được khánh thành vào tháng 5-2018 - Ảnh: Klook

Ulaanbaatar, Mông Cổ. Trong phim, Yoon Se Ri và Ri Jeong Hyeok có chuyến đi đến Bình Nhưỡng bằng tàu hỏa. Khung cảnh nơi hai nhân vật nghỉ ngơi qua đêm với nhau trên một cánh đồng do tàu mất điện, thực tế diễn ra ở Ulaanbaatar, Mông Cổ. Trạm tàu lửa Bình Nhưỡng mà họ đến cũng được quay tại thành phố này - Ảnh: tVN

Hồ Brienz, Isetwald, Thụy Sĩ. Khán giả có lẽ khó quên được hình ảnh Ri Jeong Hyeok ngồi chơi đàn bên hồ ở Thụy Sĩ trước khi trở về Triều Tiên và như định mệnh Yoon Se Ri cũng có mặt ở đó. Cảnh quay được thực hiện tại làng Iseltwwald, bên hồ Brienz - Ảnh: tVN

Cầu Panorama Sigriswil, Thụy Sĩ. Cầu treo Panorama Sigriswil xuất hiện trong phân cảnh Yoon Se Ri có ý định tự tử và được Ri Jeong Hyuk ngăn cản kịp thời. Cây cầu sở hữu chiều dài 340m và trải dài trên hẻm núi Gummischlucht với độ cao 180 m. Đây cũng là một trong những cây cầu treo đi bộ dài nhất thế giới - Ảnh: Klook

First Flieger, Grindelwald, Thụy Sĩ. Cuộc hội ngộ đầy xúc động của Ri Jeong Hyeok và Yoon Se Ri ở tập cuối đã được quay tại Grindelwald. Phong cảnh tuyệt đẹp của địa danh này góp thêm phần thành công cho cảnh quay này. Du khách đến đây cũng có thể trải nghiệm thử dù lượn để có thể chiêm ngưỡng toàn bộ vẻ đẹp tại First Flieger - Ảnh: Allkpop

Hồ Lungern, Obwalden, Thụy Sĩ. Một trong những cảnh cuối cùng của bộ phim là cảnh ngôi nhà hạnh phúc của hai nhân vật chính ở Thụy Sĩ. Khán giả có thể hoang mang và nghĩ rằng một nơi tuyệt đẹp như thế này không tồn tại, nhưng đây lại là hồ Lungern, ở Obwalden, Thụy Sĩ - Ảnh: tVN

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dantravels-365-blog · 5 years

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Commodore Hotel Busan ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2 persons 1 Week $396 Description: With a stay at Commodore Hotel Busan in Busan (Jung District), you'll be minutes from Busan Modern History Museum and Yongdusan Park. This hotel is within close proximity of Gukje Market and Jagalchi Fish Market. Make yourself at home in one of the 311 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and minibars. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature hair dryers and bathrobes. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers. Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands. Enjoy international cuisine at Viking, one of the hotel's 4 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 10 AM for a fee. Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite. Nearby Amenities Busan Port Passenger Terminal, Sanghaemun, 40-Step Culture and Tourism Theme Street, Busan Modern History Museum, Busan Museum of Movies, 168 Stairs, Busan Tower, Yongdusan Park, World Model Ship Exhibition Hall, Gwangbok-Dong, Bupyeong Kkangtong Market, Gukje Market, Bupyeong Kangtong Market, Gwangbokro Culture and Fashion Street, BIFF Square. #travel #vacations #luxurytrip #hotel #explore #travelAwesome #luxuryhotels #letstravel #travelanddestinations #vacations #beachlife #paradise #nature #wonderful_places #bestplacetogo #voyaged #adventure #travelgram #bestvacations #worldplaces #earth #goodlife #wealthylife #spa #resort #bestholidayresort #travelandlife #apartments #homes #penthouses (en Busan) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4ZK9lUh2eB/?igshid=1wxegr8czeccq

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sowecanrememberourtrips · 5 years

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Seoul & Busan 2019

Dates: 11 - 19 June 2019 (4th and 5th nights spent in Busan)

Climate: Summer. Sunny but not really humid. Only slight rain on last couple of days.

Airline: Asiana Airlines (flew in to Seoul, flew back from Seoul)

Accommodation: 4 different hotels

1) Nine Tree Premier Hotel Myeong Dong 2 (3 nights) - pleasant mid-range hotel. walking distance to myeong dong shopping streets.

2) Commodore Hotel Busan (2 nights) - old and small rooms. not recommended. only hotel lobby and facade looked impressive.

3) IP Boutique Hotel (1 night) - chic hipster hotel, but some signs of aging.

4) Seoul Shilla Hotel (1 night) - posh high-end hotel. booked 1 night due to discounted rate.

Future hotel to consider: Aloft hotel in Myeongdong area (love the Bangkok one)

Day 1:

After arrival at Incheon Airport, Express Train to Seoul Station took about 40min. Had to change 2 more trains to arrive at the Green Line’s Euljiro3-ga station. Then walked to first hotel Nine Tree Premier Hotel Myeong Dong 2.

- Lunch at Myeongdong KyoJa eatery (famous for dumplings and cold noodles)

- Exploring vibrant shopping area around Myeongdong Cathedral. Myeongdong is a very big and popular shopping district, famous for facial product brands

- Deoksugung Palace (good for observing change of guard ceremony before entering to explore grounds)

- Sungnyemun Gate (photo stop)

- Namdaemun Market (fake branded goods, place has not aged well...)

- Dinner at Sinseon Seolnongtang eatery (famous for beef noodles and dishes),

- Desserts at Osulloc branch also in Myeongdong area (good matcha cafe chain from Jeju)

Day 2:

- Abalone porridge breakfast at restaurant above Sinseon Seolnongtang

- Exploring Gwanjang Market (featured on Netflix, must-visit place for local street food due to its uniqueness and vibrancy)

- Jongmyo Shrine (serene UNESCO World Heritage site)

- Ikseongdong Hanok Village (MUST GO! A very cool hipster enclave, consisting of beautiful cafes and restaurants occupying traditional one-storey Korean houses)

- Hongdae shopping area (youth-centric shopping near university), dinner at Kyochon Chicken, fried chicken and soju place in Hongdae area

Day 3:

- Booked a day tour for Nami Island, using Klook, a website that is very useful for tourists. After booking day tours of your choice, you are typically added into a Whatsapp group chat by the tour guide, and given instructions about where to wait for a bus to pick you up. We went to Nami Island boarding the bus followed by a ferry ride, with several other tourists. Nami Island is basically Instagram heaven, where we spent a few hours walking around and taking photos with the beautiful flora and quirky art installations. It was pleasant due to us being the earliest to arrive, and we left around lunchtime when busloads of other tourists arrived.

- After Nami Island, the day tour took us to Gangchon Rail Park (fun experience of operating pedal carts, allowing you to appreciate the countryside nature while being entertained by decorated tunnels), followed by Petite France (very lame theme park of sorts about Little Prince, please avoid if possible)

- After Klook day tour ended, we made our own way to Dongdaemun Design Plaza, a very futuristic building. Explored a hipster market within it, and the various malls in the area.

Day 4

- Had to take the train to Busan. Bought tickets the night before using Korail website, which was a mistake as timings were not ideal anymore. Buy early. Made our way back to Seoul Station, where we showed our online bookings at the counter to get our tickets. Note that this train ticket is quite expensive, about SGD$90 per person. We chose the first class cabin to have more comfort, since the train takes about 3hrs to reach Busan. Upon arrival in Busan, immediately buy your return tickets to secure ideal timings.

- Very challenging walk to Commodore Hotel Busan upon arrival, due to how many streets in Busan are very steep. Hotel rooms disappointed, so for future trips, will research more on better hotel options. Might be a good idea to stay near the train station that takes you back to Seoul, for convenience.

- Spent evening exploring some Busan streets, visiting pink cutesy cafe Kakao Friends Store Apeach Cafe and walking around BIFF square

Day 5

- Booked a day tour for Busan’s famous attractions, using Klook once again. Similar process of choosing and booking the day tour online, communicating with guide over Whatsapp, and going to a meeting place to board a bus with other tourists. Day tour itinerary included:

- Haedong Yonggungsa (stunning temple by the coast, known as most beautiful temple in south korea. be prepared to jostle with crowds though)

- Taejongdae Coast (coastal walk, highlight being a white lighthouse)

- Songdo Beach (sprawling coastal area, with seafood restaurants, cafes, boardwalks, very good for photos)

- Gamcheon Cultural Village (MUST GO! A very charming and quirky area, highlight being houses painted in pastel colours. Many interesting shops and cafes, very popular with youths and Instagram enthusiasts)

- After day tour ended, we made our own way to dinner at the Bay 101 area of Busan, which reminded us of the MBS area

Day 6

- Took train to leave Busan and return to Seoul, after which we checked in to IP Boutique Hotel in Itaewon area.

- Bongeunsa Temple (beautiful and peaceful temple, with beautiful lantern canopies)

- COEX Mall & Starfield Library (popular Instagram location, explore huge mall while making your way to the library. Some very cool cafes within the mall like STEM Coffee)

- Gangnam area - Huge shopping district, ideal for walking around and eating for several hours. Good place to people watch too. Had fun at shops like LINE Friends Store & Cafe.

Day 7

- Breakfast at hipster cafe Anthracite, walking distance from our IP Boutique Hotel in Itaewon

- Checked out and made our way to final hotel of the trip, Seoul Shilla Seoul, and were very impressed by the impeccable service and poshness of the hotel

- Lunch at famous ginseng chicken place Tosokchon Samgyetong

- Gyeongbokgung Palace was next stop, but it was unfortunately closed on Tuesdays (take note). Thankfully, we had a lot of fun around the palace anyway, due to renting hanbok costumes to wear. Near the palace, there are many competing shops renting hanbok costumes for affordable prices, around SGD$20 for a few hours. A very popular activity in the area, where many tourists will rent the costumes and take photos around the palace.

- Cheonggyecheon, iconic man-made river flowing through the middle of the city. Relaxing area to take photographs at.

Day 8

- Breakfast at the coolest hipster cafe of the trip - Cafe Onion. MUST GO! Amazing interior design that’s basically extreme industrial chic.

- COMMON GROUND - popular Instagram location due to blue containers used to decorate a hip shopping area. Surprisingly empty before lunchtime.

- Made our way to Incheon Airport for flight back to Singapore

SUMMARY:

Seoul is a good alternative to Taipei and Tokyo, in terms of being a modern Asian city. As compared to 2011 (my previous trip), the overall vibrancy and beauty of the city has grown significantly in 2019. However, we agree with the common view that locals can sometimes be rude in public places, such as trains and elevators within train stations.

Busan is actually the second largest city in South Korea. We only spent a couple of days there, but enjoyed the attractions we saw. Now that there is a direct flight to Busan, I think it’s possible for a future trip to focus more on Busan.

Klook is a very useful resource to tap on, if you want to cover key attractions without having to worry about transport during day tours.

Facial products are probably the most popular items bought by tourists. On this trip, I spent quite a bit on Sulwhasoo products, which can sometimes be slightly cheaper in South Korea than Singapore.

#seoul busan korea

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timeoutbunny · 6 years

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Day 18: check in

Checked into the Commodore hotel around 5pm and met back at the hotel lobby for dinner an hour later. I've already posted photos of dinner and dessert earlier! My relatives and possibly my parents went for fried chicken for siu yeh an hour ago. Baby and daddy are both asleep so I passed. Daddy is snoring. It's about 10:15pm now. I have the tv on in the background. Since our laptop won't turn on, I can't transfer photos from the camera nor post any of those photos. All photos have been from the phone camera and now I've run out of space!

Dinner was yummy. Baby wasn't as cooperative. She kept standing up in her chair >_<. We crossed the street to a big water wheel for pictures and took a stroll. Found a mcds but no special pies so we went to the coffee dessert cafe, A Twosome Place, for shaved ice. 12,000 won a bowl. More yummy food! Baby had some of the gelato, that was quite sour. But we know she likes sour since she tried that wedge of lemon in Japan and kept asking for more.

The morning consisted of an observation deck on the 77th floor of 83 tower in Daegu, only 50 minutes to roam then boarded the bus to head back to the same street we were at yesterday to participate in a DIY session to make our anti-wrinkle mask and spritz. There were two options, whitening or anti-wrinkle. It was a get in, short video intro, follow instructions to add precise amount of ingredients, pour in containers and done. Complimentary chrysanthemum tea with a piece of dark chocolate and back to the bus we went unless you were purchasing other products. It was less than an hour and we were back on the bus.

Then it was off to see the history of Silla dynasty? It's hard to understand 100% the chinese names etc. from the tour guide. I am more interested in learning about unique etiquettes or social norms here like when I saw a rack that held different beverages, all opened and half drunk, at the main entrance of the museum. By coincidence the tour guide, Leo, was right there so I asked what that was. Apparently it's to hold your drink until you come back out of the exhibit since no drinks are allowed inside 😮. We also saw pieces of styrofoam like things stuck to the edge of car doors. Mostly blue coloured regardless of the colour of the car. We're guessing it's to protect the car door from hitting another car or building when you open the door /shrug. Those tidbits are the interesting factoids I'd like to know.

Here's baby eyeing the dessert..

10:45pm now. Probably should try to get some sleep. Yup this is waaaay early for my bedtime. Breakfast starts at 6:30am tomorrow! And we planned to check out the park behind the hotel before we leave at 9:30am, back to Busan.

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kikicava · 6 years

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韓国式建具がすき #釜山#busan #韓式家具 (Commodore Hotel Busan)

#busan #韓式家具 #釜山

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worldlimousine-blog · 7 years

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오늘은 부산코모도호텔에서 시작합니다ㅎㅎ #기업행사 #바이어의전 #관공서행사 #공기업행사 #VIP의전 #국제회의 #회의기획 #행사기획 #해외여행 #국내여행 #호텔부킹 #숙소예약 #연회장예약 #벡스코차량지원 #컨벤션차량#기사포함렌트카 #리무진 #Busan #haeundae #songjung #daily #today #tour #travel #여행 #투어 #부산여행 #해운대여행 #VIP의전 #공항픽업 및 #샌딩 #부산역 #픽업 #국제회의, #컨벤션, #전시회 업무지원 #광고 및 #방송촬영 차량지원 #레포츠 모임(Commodore Hotel Busan에서)

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daycattocgiare · 4 years

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Mê mẩn cảnh đẹp Hàn Quốc, Thụy Sĩ, Mông Cổ trong "Hạ cánh nơi anh"

Bộ phim được quay tại nhiều địa danh ở Hàn Quốc và Mông Cổ, Thụy Sĩ. Dự kiến th��i gian sắp tới, những địa điểm này sẽ thu hút nhiều khách du lịch đến đây tham quan.

Tuổi Trẻ Online tổng hợp lại một số địa điểm quay thơ mộng trong bộ phim: