The Marmot's Hole

The Marmot's Hole

The Marmot's Hole is a popular weblog by American writer Robert J Koehler dealing with Korean politics and society. It is believed to be the most widely-read English-language blog dealing with Korea-related topics. [cite web|url=http://joongangdaily.joins.com/200604/02/200604022214009909900090109012.html|title=In the blogs, opinions run riot|work=Joongang Daily|date=2006-04-22|accessdate=2006-11-25] Because of this status, it is frequently used as a source for news stories about the expat community. [http://english.ohmynews.com/articleview/article_view.asp?article_class=2&no=324050&rel_no=1 http://english.ohmynews.com/articleview/article_view.asp?article_class=2&no=323385&rel_no=1 ] In addition, many international sources turned to it for reaction after the 2006 North Korean nuclear test. [http://www.slate.com/id/2151258/ http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/worldhaveyoursay/2006/07/your_comments_north_korea_and.html ] The Marmot's Hole has also received attention from Korean media, notably on the occasion of its recommendation for Americans to thank South Korea for aid following Hurricane Katrina. [cite web|url=http://news.media.daum.net/snews/foreign/others/200509/12/m_daum/v10153267.html|title=美 누리꾼들 ‘Thank you, Korea!’|work=Daum News|date=2005-09-12|accessdate=2006-11-25] The blog first gained media attention in 2004, with a "Korea Times" piece on expat blogs. [cite web|url=http://search.hankooki.com/times/times_view.php?path=hankooki3/times/lpage/culture/200401/kt2004011217421511690.htm|title=The Medium Is the Message in K-Blogs|author=Lisa Hanson|date=2004-01-12|accessdate=2006-11-25]

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* [http://www.rjkoehler.com/ The Marmot's Hole]


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