Well Korea is a lot like ohio so far. Cold in the winter; warm and windy in the spring. There is this thing called yellow dust though. It is sand from china that is in the air and creates pollution. Many people running around with face masks. I'm coming home from june 7th to june 27th for mid tour leave. I'll be in north carolina from the 10th to 18th though so i'll miss graduation. The hospital is great. Equipment isnt very up-to-date but the patients are low acuity and atmosphere is very laid back. I only work about 40-48 hours a week which is against the norm than most places right now. I'm PCSing in December to Walter Reed where things should be much more faster pace. If any of the new nurses are looking for a great first duty station, look for korea. But there are only 3 slots opening up this year, and one of them are filled already. But since the acuity is low, it's a great place to learn. I would suggest trying to learn a little korean before you come, just enough to get you by. Its hard to learn how to speak, not hard to learn in general, but conversation is completely different. I wish all the people in Iraq all the luck and prayers. Especially Keo, he needs it the most:)

KJones