The US and South Korea have just signed a memorandum of understanding on visa-waivers for Koreans wishing to come to the US. In my opinion, it could have come a lot sooner as US-Korea relations have been pretty good for years. Currently, Koreans must apply for a visa through US immigration and customs, which can take months or even years to get approved, if at all. Long lines form daily at the US embassy. Expect all that to end – and see quite a few more Koreans in the US beginning at the end of the year.

We plan to take advantage of that as well. During the summer, we’ve decided to forgo a vacation in order to save money for both MyeongHee and I to come to Texas next year. She wants to meet my family and see what America is all about.