Okay guys. Super sorry to keep you waiting!
Here's my update. I am for the most part disconnected from the project for now, as you have probably noticed. This doesn't mean I've given up or that this will never happen, what it means is that it's not fair for me to claim I'm actively involved when I can't be and im not. It's my understanding that FrostyToast and Ninjadoc have continued progress on this and I encourage them to continue to update you on their progress. The best way to reach me is to contact Ninjadoc (or abjr who has been very nice about reminding me to update you guys) who has my personal info and can relay information.
It's my current understanding that we are on the search for a better shop, or if it's necessary a connection to Korea (trust me we don't want that to happen any more than you do) but it may be the only way to get it to work. I have also stopped issuing invoices for pre orders until a new shop is found since the funding for the prototype was already successful. I hope than once we find the right direction for the project we can open them back up.
I will update the title to recognize the change in the progress and will contact moderators to change ownership of the OP.
Sorry again guys for these slowdowns, it pains me too. Miss you guys
Also, I would just like to agkowledge how awesome frosty and ninja have been to support this. You guys are great!