Monthly Archives: July 2014

The new English in Korea

I know you think I must be pulling your leg, but this is exactly the scene I saw at the restaurant at breakfast today in Andong. After Xi Jinping’s visit to Korea, it seems like Chinese has taken on a new role–even English looks rather Chinese.

 

labels on the dishes in Korean, Chinese and English.

labels on the dishes in Korean, Chinese and English.

 

Also at the hotel in Andong. Perhaps the animals of China, Korea and Japan?

Also at the hotel in Andong. Perhaps the animals of China, Korea and Japan?