It's not easy

It's not easy losing someone, especially a friend and part of the family. Late last week, Jeju lost one of its members of the expat community, Nathan Furey.


I didn't know him, but everyone here has been touched by this tragedy. It came very fast and unexpectedly. He leaves behind a wife and two sons, and many friends; he will be missed.

There is an auction being held with all proceeds going towards Nathan Furey's family. You can also donate towards this cause by contacting Anj Shroeder at littlegirlfromtheprairies@yahoo.ca.

Its hard to believe that something like this could happen and especially so fast. Talking with some friends, this situation poses many questions about treatment and the health care system here.

Korea Beat brings up some very important issues about Korea's health care system, especially it's treatment of foreigner patients. There is quite a bit of feedback on the issue, and its definitely something that we should all be aware of as foreigners living here.