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The 8 Best Makgeolli Bars in Seoul
Although soju (소주) is currently the most popular alcoholic beverage in South Korea, makgeolli (막걸리), is its predecessor. Beloved by…

Korean Martial Arts
Taekwondo, hapkido, and kumdo: you’ve heard the names, and now you can learn the arts.


A Taste of Korea: Jeon
Loaded with mushrooms, seafood, kimchi, and green onions, jeon shows us the savory potential of pancakes.

A Taste of Korea: Hitting the Duck Trifecta
Duck-loving gourmands in Korea can have their favorite bird smoked, baked with sulfur, and stewed.

A Taste of Korea: Kimchi Jjim 김치찜
Original words by Stephen Revere, shot by Joshua Beagle There is hardly a more delicious and representative combination in Korean…

Hwaseong Fortress in Suwon: A Wall with a View
Original words by Conor O’Reilly Hwaseong Fortress and the city of Suwon are so intertwined that it would be difficult…

Korea Craft Brewery Tour
Chungcheong Editor's Pick: Korea Craft Brewery Tour Shot courtesy of Korea Craft Brewery With the craft beer industry on the…

Korean Government Legalizes Adultery
On Thursday, South Korea's Constitutional Court struck down a 62-year old law that made committing adultery a crime punishable by…

Budnamu Brewery Opens in Gangneung
Budnamu Brewery A new craft beer brewery has opened in the beachside city of Gangneung, in Gangwon-do. Budnamu currently serves…

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A Happy Ending: A Guide to Korean Insects
Original words by Andrew Barbour, Illustration by Pat Volz Insects play an important role in nature and especially in Korea.…

Where To Go Day Drinking In Itaewon
Work hard and play harder is a motto well enforced when it comes to Seoul’s nightlife, but sometimes a break…


