Journey 2011 Essay

Andrew Murphy ¹æ¹®±â

Journey 2011 was an experience that is hard to characterize in words. The emotional depth required to undertake, participate in and finish the trip surpass most, if not all, two-week time periods during the course of my life. Still freshly returned and reflecting, the greatest certainty I can declare regarding the trip is my gratitude towards the JinHeung Moonhwa Company for being such giving hosts and active sponsors. Were it not for the efforts of Founder Kyung-Jin Park and CEO Andy Park, I am unsure when, if ever, I would have made the initial trip to Korea.

Thinking about Journey, despite only being days removed, makes me nostalgic. I could easily write pages about home staying with the Chae family, climbing Seorak-San and visiting Jeju Island. Yet the central experience and my reason for coming to Korea was to find my birth origin. That remains a journey unfulfilled.

If the first twenty-four years of my life were an unenlightened period regarding my cultural heritage, that period came to its culmination and a new beginning at the Holt Korea Adoption Agency. Knowing little in the months prior to applying for Journey, I had begun the search in my home country, the United States of America, in anticipation of completing that search once visiting my country of birth.

Korea, though, only opened the Pandora¡¯s box. While I did not get to meet my birth mother, I learned she was still alive and working in the Seoul area. Whereas before she was a mystical figure whose existence felt like myth, now, on the other end of my life cord, was a tangible, breathing person. A meeting could happen in the future, but its context will be different than I could have imagined. Before I wanted factual answers, now I have more personal questions. Who are you? What are you like? How am I similar to you? What do you feel and think about the decision you made when you were so young?

Coming to Korea, I wanted to make a connection. I wanted to find an anchor that, for once, felt like home. Korea is still not my home, and a great deal of waiting continues, but now the country and my heritage are real and significant to me.

For future participants, I would recommend determining what you want from Korea before you enter it. If it¡¯s merely to tour peninsula and learn about your motherland country, JinHeung Moonhwa will provide that to its fullest extent. If you are looking for a meaningful connection to yourself, then Korea holds that (in a pure, biological sense) in its caring hands. Even beyond the two, though, Korea and the Journey trip provide a chance to change. Two weeks to analyze yourself and hit the pause button on your life, no matter the course it has taken beforehand. Perhaps afterwards you will restart where you stopped, with new knowledge that adds context to your thoughts and feelings. Or maybe, like me, you might decide to restart the video game of life and enter a new disc, a new game, a new experience.

I am unsure where my life goes from here. On a daily basis after returning to Las Vegas, I can feel my ambitions, goals and self-awareness changing. It¡¯s exciting, though, because it includes a new side of myself that I never knew. And every new scenic thought contains thankfulness to JinHeung Moonhwa, and a view of calm, beautiful Korea on its horizon


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Billie Porter Journey 2011 Essay

Korea is now many things to me. A source of cultural pride. The land of my birth. A reminder of personal sadness. I went on Journey 2011 with the belief that I would return home merely with some good memories and a newfound interest in Korean culture. That was naive of me. I cannot emphasize enough the transformative nature of Journey for Korean adoptees. The history, sights, sounds and tastes that take years to experience?we lived them in just two short weeks.

Prior to visiting to Korea, I was ignorant about the true scope of the country¡¯s rich history. Visiting historic places such as the Bulguksa Temple and modern institutions like the National Museum of Korea helped me realize how much there is to be proud of. One cannot help but feel a sense of awe when standing in front of structures like the Gyeongcheonsa Pagoda.

Who hasn¡¯t ever thought about conquering a mountain, and all that a mountain represents? The most exciting activity on Journey was climbing Seoraksan. It was a breathtaking climb, and I will always remember the way the mists cloaked the trees.

But the trip was also memorable because of the little things. Perhaps because of my adoptive mother¡¯s background, I had always believed Japanese to be the Asian language most pleasing to the ear. The daily exposure to Korean language was enough to make me notice how lyrical and expressive it sounds. I could not understand what was being said, but it no longer sounded foreign to me. Indeed, it sounded very familiar.

Some of my happiest times on the trip were spent around a table. Not only was the food delicious, but there is something special about eating the same dish that your ancestors probably consumed thousands of years ago. Many of the meals were also enjoyable because they were handmade by my homestay hosts, giving the food a quality that just can¡¯t be replicated in a restaurant.

The most meaningful destination for me was the visit to the adoption agency. The focus of Journey is not on connecting with our birth families. But it would seem impossible to separate the exploration of our cultural background from the exploration of our adoptions. The two experiences are deeply intertwined, but I failed to comprehend that right up until the moment I sat down with my case worker. I yearned to connect with my Korean heritage, and that is really not so far removed from the desire to know where one comes from. It is not an exaggeration to say that I have thought about Korea almost every day since I returned home. Korea uncovered complex emotions within me, to the point that my life would be much less complicated if I could simply say it was a trip to my birth country. What I returned home with was profound pride that I come from a country with such rich history and traditions. I also possess a new determination to accept my fears and uncertainties about my adoption. Ultimately, I returned home a different person. I still don¡¯t know if I can say what it means "to be a Korean," but I know I am more Journey 2011 was not whatI expected. It was much more, and I am very thankful for that.

THINGS I LIKED BEST ABOUT JOURNEY:
The people helped make the trip worthwhile. I made many lasting friendships, and could not have had a better introduction to Korean life than through the staff and homestay families. Related to that is the value of the homestay, which is as close to living like the average Korean person as I can think. The food was amazing, authentic and varied. I deeply appreciated the wide variety of activities planned for us that were designed to show us the best of Korea. The visit to our adoption agency was also very powerful, and interacting with orphans was a bittersweet but worthwhile experience.

THINGS THAT CAN BE IMPROVED ON JOURNEY:
The staff for Journey had excellent language skills, but communication regarding instructions or important information could be improved. Because there were so many English-proficient people accompanying our group, the volunteer translatorsseemed redundant. I also think that it would have been meaningful for the group if we had talked more in-depth about our adoption experiences/feelings/stories.

HOW I¡¯VE CHANGED AFTER JOURNEY
I feel like I am no longer satisfied with merely eating the occasional Korean food or reading about Korean history in a book. I still consider myself an American but I also feel that I strongly identify with my Korean heritage, which was not the case before. In wanting to learn more about Korea, I am similarly more interested in possibly learning more about my biological family. My sense of identity is not so clear-cut anymore, but it is more multi-dimensional. I realize I can¡¯t let my American upbringing erase my connection to my Korean roots.


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Brittany Whitman Essay

I really enjoyed every aspect of the Journey 2011 trip to Korea. I told myself, before arriving to Korea, that the only thing I had to do is keep an open mind. The tour and accommodations provided to us by The Company was perfect which when being faced with the daunting experience of being, not only in a different country, but that of my birth country was, when looking back in hindsight, such an important factor. I can't imagine what I would have done to even take care of basic needs that were excellently provided to us if I had to have done it on my own. The whole experience must have taken planning that us "Journeyers" could have (and at times) taken for granted. I absolutely thank The Company and past journeyers who take the time, finances and resources to provide overseas Korean adoptees the opportunity to visit their birth country for the first time where otherwise it might have not been possible! This trip, for me, is an added chapter to my life that I couldn't have had if not for the love, kindness, and hope of The Company.

The trip is straight forward; I just get myself to Korea and back home, Jinheung Moonhwa takes care of the rest. No hidden motives, no threat to personal safety, just the Korea I came to see and enjoy and most importantly, an understanding of my country which represents who I am and where I come from. I especially appreciate past journeyer, Robyn, who made my trip more comfortable in just knowing she is there and has gone through the same motions and emotions that I was going through. She was available throughout the trip to break down cultural differences between Korea and America ie.; no spaghetti straps! no bare shoulders! no smoking! Robyn was essential in my getting through the everyday life of Korea. Andy Park was invaluable to my experience as well. He made me feel so comfortable and welcome. What I appreciate the most about Andy is how he educated me on the history and culture of Korea. I learned a lot about social etiquette and family values through Andy. Samuel was our guide/interpreter and made a very memorable and lasting impression on me. I believe his job throughout the whole trip has got to be one of the most stressful and my thanks to him are infinite. What helped me stay connected to the experience of being in Korea was the openness with which Robyn, Andy and Samuel would tell me their own personal stories, experiences and feelings. Learning why the Chairman provides this tour to overseas Korean adoptees was so pure in reason and quite almost unbelievable because it is so rare to see such charity given.

I came to Korea with my senses heightened and each one of them was satisfied and fulfilled. From a visual standpoint I was introduced to the very colorful culture, both past and present, of Korea. I was taken to palaces that really gave me a view of the royal history. I was able to walk around the courtyards and see the layouts of them and experience the importance of the cultural, social and government history. I especially enjoyed the Folk Villages, too! I was so delighted in literally taking a step into the "old days" of Korea. The DMZ will forever be memorable to me and hearing personal stories of how the separation of Korea affected and still affects individuals and Korea as a whole. I did not fully understand the devastation until I saw the derailed train that still stands after being pelted with over a thousand bullets or having seen the prayers and photos. We went to the DMZ on the first day of the Tour and that alone built my foundation in learning about Korea and what being Korean is and how this is a part of me. That put an awareness in me that was never there before, but will be with me forever. The mountains and landscapes are to be admired. We were taken to Soeraksan(spelling?) and after climbing this thing for hours, the gift was the view at the top. Absolutely incredible! Of course, I wouldn't have made it to the top without the persistence and encouragement of Andy... thanks Andy! Jeju Island really is like the Hawaii of Korea, too. Beaches and palm trees and volcanoes! Just being in Seoul was eye candy. It's like a bunch of cities hidden inside of a city geographically incredible.

Of course we were introduced to the culinary side of Korea. This was what I was most looking forward to on the trip. We ate according to the geography and by doing this it helped me to learn about the certain area we were in. I ate a lot of traditional Korean fare as well as such comfort food staples as sundubu and ddokboki...yum! I ventured to try the bondaegi which was not my favorite by any means, but I learned the importance of how this dish came to be during the war. The shaved ice with sweet bean and fruit was very nice and, if you can believe it, I ate the best corn dog ever from a street vendor, though I opted for the one not rolled in french fries! We also ate pizza and fried chicken, but what was interesting was to see Korea's interpretation of these food though still delicious... maybe not the pickled radish that comes with the pizza. HA!

Other memorable things I would like to mention is the Tea and Bowing ceremony. The hanboks were gorgeous and the learning of the tea ceremony was fascinating. Going to the cooking school to learn how to cook Korean food was too much fun, as well as hanolsori. The traditional music is different than what I am used to hearing and getting the opportunity to play the instruments was a joy to me. We were given a homestay family with whom we spent four nights with. My homestay family opened their home to me for which I am very grateful and I got to hang out with their daughter, Nare, who took me out and showed me what she does to have fun... shopping, eating and exploring Seoul. She had the best patience with my lack of the Korean language and we had a lot of fun teaching each others' language. Having a homestay family turned out to be one of my most favorite parts of the trip and I wish I had been able to spend more time with them. The time spent in Korea was so stimulating in a way that I can close my eyes and take myself right back there! The schedule was very intense and in a very good way. I was never left idle and wondering, "what now?" because Andy and Robyn are the best time keepers in Korea! If I could do this trip all over again, I most definitely would do it with no second thoughts about it! I thank Jinheung Moonhwa, Chairman Park, Andy, Robyn, Samuel and absolutely everyone involved in making this trip available to overseas Korean adoptees like myself!


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Emily Asch ¹æ¹®±â

There are many wonderful memories from our Motherland Journey, but what can¡¯t be captured on camera is the feeling that I had while I was there. What I liked best was I feeling at home and in touch with my Korean identity. I enjoyed learning about Korean culture and way of life and feeling like the people that we met along the way were family. I learned what kind of behavior is considered appropriate and all of the other little nuances that being absorbed in a foreign country will teach you. I was touched by how truly generous and selfless everyone from Jin Heung was, as well as our host families who all seemed to genuinely want us to have a meaningful experience.

Although the sightseeing and cultural experiences were enjoyable and taught me a lot, one of the best ways to learn and appreciate a culture is to interact with young local people and socialize. So, the only thing I feel could be an improvement is to maybe fit in more social activities into the itinerary and more opportunities to have some free time at night. Whenever I travel, those are the moments that are most memorable to me.

After this journey, I am proud to say I am Korean?whenever people have asked me in the past, I felt like I was lying because, besides the way I looked, nothing about me was Korean! I didn¡¯t know any of the language, customs, food or traditions. With all the experiences I picked up on the journey?visiting important sights, learning Korean phrases, taking the cooking class, living with our host families?I can now say that I know more about who I am. I can tell people that I AM Korean and I am adopted, but Korea is my home and those are my people.


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Stuart Lee ¹æ¹®±â

Journey 2011 for overseas adoptees has been an awe inspiring experience for me on many different levels. It has opened me up to cultural diversity within my birth Country and has allowed me to meet and greet my birth family for the first time. It has also allowed me to stay in touch with my korean roots as well as experience the very best that Korea has to offer.

Journey has allowed me to begin to get in touch with my mother culture. I have not yet experienced any of my own birth culture as i have been brought up for 28 years in South Australia. Therefore the best thing i liked was the cultural introduction as this has been my stepping stone into Korea. The Journey has been relatively short however i have gained so many things in that time. Some of these are invaluable. Firstly the friends i have made who are from the same culture identity as myself , being an inter-country adoptee as well as being foreign has allowed me to gain an unbreakable rapport with them. Secondly it has allowed me to meet my birth family for the very first time . If journey was unable to support me through the 2 weeks i was in Korea it would make the first meeting and subsequent meetings quite hard to manage due to cultural and linguistic differences. Therefore that is one of the main things i enjoyed throughout Journey is the caring nature and support that is given as meeting my birth family would not of been possible without that.

Journey provides and facilitates many different activities whilst being in my birth country. There is a tight schedule and many logistical hurdles which need to be overcome whilst travelling with some of these being impromptu. It would be beneficial to have more effective communication from the leaders to the adoptees as i sometimes think there was a fundamental problem with communication. This is however hard to compensate for because the attendees are in a foreign country and most likely do not speak any of their mother tongue.

I have changed dramatically since i have attended Korea for the first time. I have changed mentally, emotionally and physically. Since meeting my birth family it has given me an identity which i can truly say that i am for the first time. Prior to meeting my family i had no cultural integrity or cultural insight as to who i am. In terms of how i have changed day to day my personality is the same however i have made changes to what i do. I message my family by talking in Korean so i will always have that link to my mother culture. I am tied to this forever now as i have made a cultural connection. A connection that was made through Journey 2011. I do more Korean things now or am at least more aware i eat more Korean food i even make it at home instead of cooking westernised cuisine as i found the Korean dishes quite addictive, when i came home and just had to have kimchi. I did not have the means to be able to do this prior to my Journey as i had no identity oJourney 2011 for overseas adoptees has been an awe inspiring experience for me on many different levels. It has opened me up to cultural diversity within my birth Country and has allowed me to meet and greet my birth family for the first time. It has also allowed me to stay in touch with my korean roots as well as experience the very best that Korea has to offer.

Concluding i think it is one of the single most important things i have done as an adult to send an email to Robyn to ask to go on Journey. It is just that for me. The start of one of the biggest journeys in my whole adult life. I wish all Korean adoptees can experience what i was given as it is truly humbling and the start of something beautiful. For some people they may not want any more to do with Korean culture it is truly up to them and what they choose that is their choice. My choice is to embrace this identity which is Korean Australian with both hands. Something which may not have been available if i hadn't of been exposed to it. r the knowledge to be able to eat a Korean meal at home. I now feel that i can do this as i have made the connection.


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