Seoul Tour Bus route expanded to traditional markets
By 10 Media on February 8, 2013 | 8:41 am | 0 Comments
Starting this year, a new route will be added to the Seoul Tour Bus system that will stop at sixteen of the city’s traditional markets, according to Seoul Global Center’s annual report on Seoul City administrative changes. Dongdaemun, Bangsan Market, Namdaemun Market, Kwangjang Market and Pyeonghwa Clothing Market are all included in the new route, which will take
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Buses Striking in Seoul and Korea Today! Why?
By Stephen Revere on November 22, 2012 | 5:30 am | 0 Comments
There won't be any buses running today, so leave early and be ready for crowds on the subways and brutal traffic. Why you ask? The Korean National Assembly is poised to pass a law that would classify taxis as public transportation. Taxi drivers and taxi companies have complained for years about the high cost of fuel vs. their low fares, which are set by the government,
September Cover Story: Korea on the Cheap!
By 10 Media on September 26, 2012 | 8:00 am | 0 Comments
Edited by 10 Magazine Staff, shots by Jessica Hollingsworth What if you could have all of the same things you’re buying now anyway, only for a better price? You can - with the right know-how and just a little bit of extra effort. Save money and have your friends and coworkers be none the wiser thanks to 10’s secrets to a cheaper Korea. Foreigner Check
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Where to Watch Super Bowl XLVI in Korea
By 10 Media on February 3, 2012 | 3:06 pm | 0 Comments
Although it’s hard to follow being abroad and all, it’s time for SUPER BOWL XLVI! This year it’s the New England Patriots squaring off against the New York Giants. The game is on Monday morning and it will be played live at some of the following watering holes as well as replayed at others. No fear, you can get your Super Bowl fix near. 3 Alley Pub (Itaewon,
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Knowing Your Legal Options
By 10 Media on November 16, 2011 | 8:00 am | 6 Comments
Words by Reyes Galvan Maybe you are considering changing your visa status. Maybe there is a labor dispute with your employer or one of your employees. Someone could be speaking badly about you or your company, or, worse, may have assaulted you. A landlord may be trying to remove you from your house, apartment, or office, or you may be trying to remove
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The July-August Itaewon Guru Map by 10 Media
By Stephen Revere on August 4, 2011 | 2:04 pm | 2 Comments
The new Guru Map by 10 Media (the makers of 10 Magazine) will help you find everything you're looking for on any visit to Itaewon, plus you'll find great money-saving coupons and plenty of local information as well. Whether you're an Itaewon local or just in for a little visit, there's plenty to make you happy so pick one up immediately upon arrival. You'll find them
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The Long and Savage Story of Soju
By 10 Media on June 21, 2011 | 8:18 am | 1 Comment
Words by David Volodzko There are three things you should know about soju: your options, your manners, and your limit. Soju (소주, literally “burnt liquor”) isn’t what you think it is. The history of the drink we have today might surprise you. To start, it’s worth noting that the favorite poison of one of the world’s strongest drinking cultures
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Blog of the Month: Chris in South Korea
By 10 Media on June 4, 2011 | 8:34 am | 1 Comment
chrisinsouthkorea.com If you’re trying to discover another side of Korea, there are few resources as helpful as Chris in South Korea. Part travelogue, part photo blog, and part advice column, Chris’s blog serves as a compendium of information on how to get off the beaten track and what to do once there. Originally from Chicago, Chris Backe was living in Lexington,
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Expat Expertise: Streets and the City
By 10 Media on May 21, 2011 | 8:00 am | 1 Comment
Words by Rob Ouwehand Last year, my wife and I got a car. While driving in North America can be a pleasure of life, Canada’s open road is nothing like what you’ll find in Korea’s cities. Year by year, Korea lingers at the top of the lists for highest car accident and pedestrian fatality rates in the OECD, and anybody who’s taken a taxi ride knows Korea’s city
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Free Shuttle Bus to Busan
By 10 Media on April 13, 2011 | 2:00 pm | 2 Comments
The Visit Korea Committee (VKC) is trying to make travel within Korea easier and budget-friendly for international visitors. In the past, they offered free Seoul-to-Gyeongju and Seoul-to-Jeonju shuttle services, and now they are providing a free shuttle from Seoul to Busan all international visitors. Except for Mondays and holidays, the shuttle bus starts in front of
