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What to Do in South Korea
Discover the best activities to do in across South Korea.
From traditional cultural practices and modern entertainment to seasonal festivals and unique adventures, this section guides you through must-do experiences that capture the essence of Korean life and culture.
A Shot of Korean: Please Board After Everyone Has Gotten
A Shot of Korean 내린 다음에 탑시다. (Nae-rin da-eum-ae tap-shi-da.) - Fig. Please board after everyone has gotten off. Lit.…
Bibimbap + Bingsu = Bibimbingsu, a Next-level Korean Dessert
Korean cuisine is famous for its beautiful and intricately prepared bibimbap, but in the hot summer months, when bingsu variations…
Dating In Korea: From Stereotypes To Statistics
In 2014, OkCupid co-founder Christian Rudder released his book Dataclysm, using statistics from millions of profiles to make conclusions about…
Korean Lesson: Let us get off and then ride please…
내린 다음에 탑시다. (Nae-rin da-eum-ae tap-shi-da.) Figurative Translation: Please board after everyone has gotten off. Literal Translation: Get off…
Korea the “Land of the Morning Calm”?
In 1885, Percival Lowell published a book entitled “Choson: The Land of the Morning Calm.” It was a huge success…
Foreigners’ Images of Buddhism in Joseon
Words by Robert Neff Images from the Robert Neff Collection Up until the mid-1890s, Buddhist priests were banned from…
10 #HOTKOREATAKES: THINGS FOREIGNERS SHOULDN’T DO
10) DON’T eat or import poutine. We all enjoy our local stuff that no one else cares for. In fact, Korea…
10 creative meals using your rice cooker
If you are living in Korea, then you are bound to own a rice cooker. But unless you are eating a…
A Shot of Korean: “bean paste gal”
된장녀 (twen-jang-nyeo) - “bean paste gal” 된장남 (twen-jang-nam) - “bean paste guy” These words didn’t exist 10 years ago, but the concepts…
Alice Roosevelt’s Visit to Joseon Korea In 1905
In the summer of 1905, the world was a scary place for Korea. The Russo-Japanese War had recently ended but…
A Shot of Korean 봐줄게. (Bwa jul-kae.) – I’ll overlook
by Stephen Revere The original verb for this is '봐주다', which is “to overlook,” as in to let someone get…
The 10 Most Insane Korean Pizzas
Korean food is delicious and understandably, Korea is fantastic at making it. But, if we have one critique about Korean…
History: The Introduction of Street Cars
Words by Robert Neff Photos from the collection of Robert Neff One of the earliest modernizations to Seoul was the…
A Taste of Korea: Hanwoo 한우 Homegrown Korean Beef
Original words by Joyce Kong, shots by Annie Otto Hanwoo beef is a source of national pride to Koreans. In…
History: The Innocence of Childhood in Joseon
During the late Joseon era, Koreans were well-known for their fondness for children—not only their own, but foreign children as…
Living History: 20 Ways to See Korea as it Used
Living History: 20 Ways to See Korea as it Used to Be A guide to authentic history tourism in South Korea.…
