I lived in Blackhawk village
Contributor: Sam Carlile
the most unique things I have ever seen while living in Blackhawk Villiage…
Black hawk Village will open its doors to the public
Contributor: Yongsan Legacy Team
To many of you this was your home while being stationed in Yongsan , what if your memories from the Black hawk village is told to the visitors who don’t know anything about this place?
Radio-controlled Airplane Contests
Contributor: George Breen
When i arrived to South Korea after being drafted in 1958, for the first few months I would have thoughts about how far away from…
Mrs. Irene D. Lee our dear music teacher
Contributor: Tara Popp
Mrs. Irene D. Lee, a former music at SAHS for 20+ years, would always make a bet with her classes at the beginning of the…
1st Corps Blvd, the photo spot during cherry blossom
Contributor: Tara Popp
When I grew older I began to see that Yongsan Garrison is home to a massive collection of trees and plants. The cherry blossom trees in particular grabbed my attention
Building 4468 renovation
Contributor: Tim Mitchell
In 2005, Mr. Tim Mitchell (former Food and Beverage Director at Dragon Hill Lodge) and his family decided to have their home renovated. As soon…
Committed Partner and Patron of Korean Basketball
Contributor: Yongsan Legacy Team
Jeff Gausepohl, From the Virginia Military Institute, was coach of the men`s basketball team of the Republic of Korea from 1967 to 1968. He played…
Topic: sports, Yongsan Legacy
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The Origin of Korean Baseball
Contributor: Yongsan Legacy Team
In April 28th, 1896, Indepent Newspaper has reported the first recorded baseball game between US Military and civilian team took place near Seodaemun. History writes…
Trip to market
Contributor: George Breen
I am afraid the Korean people that lived and worked during these times , will fade away an be forgotten! Makes me so sad.
Topic: People, Yongsan Legacy
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The Samgakji Stories Project
Contributor: Li-lian Ang
The birthplace of Chocopie, the site of a vibrant art scene and a US military base. While we were walking through Samgakji on a tour, it never occurred to us that Samgakji was all these things.
http://samgakjistories.yongsanlegacy.org/
Korea’s postwar country music scene keeps kicking
Contributor: Kyung Lee
[Yongsan Legacy] Park Soon-hwan, “Jackie,” left, and Kim Dong-seok of Western Jubilee perform at a U.S. military event in 2018. / Korea Times photo by…
Topic: Music, Yongsan Legacy
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Daughter found her father on Yongsanlegacy.org
Contributor: Mr. Nam SangSo
My name is Daphne Cheesman. I googled my father and came across an article about my father on yongsanlegacy.org. I would very much like to communicate with you. Sincerely, Daphne.
Voices and faces from Seoul American Elementary School
Contributor: Coco Cugat for Yongsan legacy
” I will miss the library where I spent so many hours going through books, and you know what? There is where I learned how to read!”
Legacy of USFK
Contributor: Nam Sang-so
By Nam Sang-so Today marks the 66th anniversary of the signing of the Korean Armistice Agreement. And it has been 74 years since the U.S.…
Topic: History, Yongsan Legacy
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Former principal’s cultural journey at Seoul American Elementary School
Contributor: Kyung Lee
John Blom stands next to a dolphin statue in front of Seoul American Elementary School, where he used to be principal. / Courtesy of Yongsan…