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harixseldon
Joined: 27 Nov 2004
Location: Anseong
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| I made my choice many years ago... of which, I heavily regret. I can not wait for the removal technology to improve because I will be the first in line for it. |
What is the tattoo like? Color? Blackwork? Like Grotto said you might be able to get it removed here. Keep in mind it's very very painful and sometimes leaves scaring. |
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billyg
Joined: 16 Feb 2005
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| Posted: Fri Mar 25, 2005 7:19 am Post subject: |
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| Grotto wrote: |
| If you do want your tat's removed Korea is one of the leading countries for dealing with tattoo removal(its kind of an overlap of the mole/blemish/scar removal business) Many dermatologist advertise tattoo removal. |
Wow, that is great to know. |
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fusionbarnone
Joined: 31 May 2004
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The I-ching, as a bar code?!
Made my day, that! |
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fusionbarnone
Joined: 31 May 2004
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| Posted: Mon Mar 28, 2005 4:30 pm Post subject: |
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| Tell your students you're the latest in the series of Robo-Teacher sent from the West. the earlier models didn't come with infrared laser sighting. |
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dethe
Joined: 01 May 2005
Location: Anyang
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| Posted: Mon Oct 24, 2005 2:20 pm Post subject: Korean flag tattoo |
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| I got the Korean Flag tattooed on my arm and just checking to see if Korean people will be offended by it. I did it because I found Korea to be a great place and I feel it will always be a part of me. I just don't want to offend anyone or cause trouble when I go to the gym or sauna. Any advice would be great. |
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ilovebdt
Joined: 03 Jun 2005
Location: Nr Seoul
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I have two tattoos. I didn't tell my prospective employers about them, they have no bearing on my teaching ability.
When they noticed them in the summer it wasn't a problem. |
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newinseoul
Joined: 22 Sep 2005
Location: Busan
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| Posted: Mon Oct 24, 2005 6:44 pm Post subject: |
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Are there any safe ,affordable places to get tatoos in Seoul?
What are the prices like? I am thinking of getting one small tatoo to remember this crazy place by. Any suggestions for a tatoo? I was thinking a Korean flag or a yinyang symbol (although that is more chinese). |
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Hobophobic
Joined: 16 Aug 2004
Location: Sinjeong negorie mokdong oh ga ri samgyup sal fighting
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| Posted: Mon Oct 24, 2005 6:53 pm Post subject: |
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My left forearm is covered all black work...egyptian eye...celtic dragons... japanese styled waves and chinese characters all intertwined...It goes almost to the palm on my wrist...
I wear long sleeves to school and a long stretchy wristband in case of the aforementioned slide up sleeve...not a sighting yet... but I asked the public school I am at and they only politely suggested I not make them visible to the students....
...When I taught at EWHA (W) all the kids knew and although first I was the jopokmunshinteecha they all came to realize I was just another teacher and no one cared...some mommies rang up the Hogwon but most of the kids knew I was an easygoing teacher and not part of any sauna dragon club...
...to each his/her own  |
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ilovebdt
Joined: 03 Jun 2005
Location: Nr Seoul
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| Posted: Mon Oct 24, 2005 7:55 pm Post subject: |
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| newinseoul wrote: |
Are there any safe ,affordable places to get tatoos in Seoul?
What are the prices like? I am thinking of getting one small tatoo to remember this crazy place by. Any suggestions for a tatoo? I was thinking a Korean flag or a yinyang symbol (although that is more chinese). |
I don't know about Seoul, but there are some top guys on the Khao San Rd in Bangkok. |
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TECO
Joined: 20 Jan 2003
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| Ink fuckin sucks, I know that. |
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bitter_hag
Joined: 23 Mar 2003
Location: Seoul, South Korea
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| Posted: Thu Oct 27, 2005 5:37 pm Post subject: Re: TATTOOS... WHAT TO DO |
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I'm a elementary school substitute teacher here in the states and I have tattoos, three or four on each arm (below the sleeve). Obviously, I wear long-sleeve shirts to work and it's never been a problem. Occasionally, the ones visible on my wrist will be seen, at which time, I simply address that it's a tattoo and that I have a bunch and then we move on with the lesson. That's the extent of an interruption it creates, if that happens at all.
I was honest about this with the last hogwon I tried to negotiate a contract with and they said that as long as I covered them up, there would be no problem. I wonder if this had something to do with the job falling through though?
Should I remain honest with the schools beforehand or just show up and keep them covered?
Is being honest going to keep me from getting a job?
Thanks for the help. |
I say keep it to yourself. I have a tattoo on my ankle and I wear dark hose or pants. It's never been an issue until the summer and then they love me so much that it's an interesting conversation rather than "ohmygod, we've hired a gangster!" Yours are a bit more conscipcuous, but I would just make sure I wore the right clothes to cover them up. If it comes up while you're here, then explain it, but you won't be the only foreigner here with tattoos. |
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BigBlackEquus
Joined: 05 Jul 2005
Location: Lotte controls Asia with bad chocolate!
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I chose to be branded with a big OMEGA by my fraternity in university. I wear a long sleeve shirt to cover it up, as well as the two on my chest.
Kids are VERY freaked out by it if they see it. I just tell them, 'Well, that's what they do to black people in the Canada. They do it to Asians, too!'
Utter looks of shock! 
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Freezer Burn
Joined: 11 Apr 2005
Location: Busan
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| Posted: Thu Oct 27, 2005 7:58 pm Post subject: |
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I have two on my arms, my kids love them, my adult students had to make sure I wasn't a gangster
My director was cool with them |
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mysteriousdeltarays
Joined: 07 Feb 2003
Location: Food Pyramid Bldg. 5F, 77 Sunset Strip, Alphaville
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I have a large swastika tatooed on my head and it hasn't been a problem.
I'm working on a bleeding dagger on my arm as well but I find that Mon Ami ink doesn't work as well as Bik. Any suggestions? I mean I really botched the little tear near my left eye, but love on my left hand digits came out cool but the o in love on my right isn't so good. I'm thinking of removing it with an electric sander. Has anybody tried this? |
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Hobophobic
Joined: 16 Aug 2004
Location: Sinjeong negorie mokdong oh ga ri samgyup sal fighting
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| Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2005 12:32 am Post subject: |
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WWW.YUSHI TATTOO.COM (all one word and caps...)
My buddy had some done there...nice guy, clean and reasonable with all the supplies coming from the States. He does some of the KPOP stars so I have heard....cheers. |
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