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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.
History: Dokdo’s Cousin, Pre-Colonialism – The History of Ulleung-do
Modern transportation has made travel to most places in Korea, no matter how distant from Seoul, easy and comfortable. However,…
Cover Story: The Best Dishes – The Secrets of Jeolla-do
Original words and shots by Ggot-nim Lee (Translated by Jee-hye Cho and Sonia Hensley) Anyone in Korea will tell you…
Teaching English in Korea in the 1880s
We all know that students have it rough in Korea. They go to school early in the morning and then…
Korean Potato Stew: Gamjatang (감자탕)
Original words by Stephen Revere You may have trouble locating the potato in Korea’s “Potato Stew” but don’t let that…
A Taste of Korea: Happy New Year! Happy Birthday? Seaweed
Original words by Stephen Revere Okay, so it’s January 1st and you’re in Korea, which means you’re a year older.…
A Taste of Korea: Sublime Leftovers – Kimchi Fried Rice
Kimchi Bokgeumbap, Kimchi Fried rice, is a delicious cuisine of the masses of is best served up at a regular…
The Original Hallyu: The Korean Video Game Industry
Words by Vaughan Wallis, Illustrations by Pat Volz You may have heard of the Korean Wave, the spread of Korean…
A Taste of Korea: Kong-guk-su 콩국수 – Cold Bean Noodle
Original words by Stephen Revere Available only during the hot months of the year, kong-guk-su is an icy-cold bowl of…
History: Korean Trash Treasure One Man’s Trash Is Another Man’s
Original words by Robert NeffPhotos from the collection of Robert Neff Joseon Korea was generally perceived by foreign visitors as…
History: The Crookedest Railroad in Korea
Original words by Robert Neff Photos from the collection of Robert Neff In the 1890s there was a gold rush…
A Taste of Korea: Bogeo (Puffer Fish)
The poisonous puffer fish, or Bogeo (복어) in Korean, is regarded as one of the more dangerous delicacies to be…
Andong’s 4 Most Famous Foods
The city of Andong is most famous for the Hahoe Folk Village inscribed in UNESCO World Heritage. However, there is…
History: Chemulpo and the First Shots of the Russo-Japanese War
Words BY Robert Neff Photos courtesy of the Robert Neff collection A skirmish between Japanese and Russian warships in February…
Kids Cafes in Korea
Words by Grace Sun It’s cold and the kids are bored. The season for outdoor pools and running in the…
Gyeonggi Discovery: Suwon’s Hippest Neighborhood, Yeongtong
This district on the outskirts of Suwon is dominated by many tall buildings packed densely together in the centre of…
History: Fear and Loathing in Pyongyang
Photos courtesy of the Robert Neff collection The anti-Western sentiment pervasive in Pyongyang today has a long history, as historian…
