David Kute

David Kute has an appreciation for Seoul’s distinct neighborhoods. From Dongdaemun's market stalls to Hongdae's rock music venues, the city continues to fascinate him. After spending many years living and working in Seoul and South Korea, he started the blog Rooftop on the Hanok. The blog is a place to share information as well as explore facets of life on the Korean peninsula. He enjoys writing fiction and playing basketball when he's not researching or writing Rooftop on the Hanok posts.

Life in Asia: Expat Life in Vietnam
An Interview with Rob Gee

  Korea expats sometimes use Korea as a launching pad to living in other countries. One such country that has seen a fair share of former Korea expat English teachers is Vietnam. Ho Chi Minh City, in particular, has many veteran expats who once called Korea their home. Rooftop on the Hanok recently interview Rob […]

Life in Asia: Expat Life in Vietnam
An Interview with Rob Gee
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Interview with John Cowie
Yeongjeong Island's Longtime Veteran Expat

  Yeongjeongdo, or Yeongjeong island as it is called in English, is a part artificial island that is home to one of the world’s top international airports, Incheon International Airport. The island has rugged expanses, vast marshes and grasslands, secluded beaches, and spectacular views of the daily container ship traffic to the world’s busiest port.

Interview with John Cowie
Yeongjeong Island's Longtime Veteran Expat
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