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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 Taste of Korea: Galbi Jjim 갈비찜
Original Words by Ciaran Hickey, shot by Doug MacDonald While galbi usually refers to grilled beef ribs served at a…
History: The Mystery of Queen Min’s Carpet
Words by Robert Neff With the horrible destruction of the Korean War came abject poverty. People did whatever they could…
History: Risks and Rewards on the Han River
Words by Robert Neff, Photos courtesy of the Robert Neff collection As the primary way of accessing Seoul during the early…
History: The Forgotten Pagoda
The six-century old Wongaksa Pagoda lay in ruins until Westerners in Seoul began to take an interest in it. One…
America’s Pastime in the Korean Gold Mines
When American gold miners weren’t hoping to strike it rich, they were hoping not to strike out at the annual…
Korean History: The Han River Bridge
Two days after the Korean War began, a disastrous decision to blow up the Han River Bridge resulted in the…
Chemulpo History: Entrance to a Great Adventure
Sailors, adventurers, diplomats, and businessmen made up the initial foreign community in Chemulpo, known today as Incheon.
History: The Two Busans
In 1882, three courageous American officers became the first Westerners to step foot in Busan. When the intrepid elderly British…
When the Han River Froze Over
Ice covering the Han River provided winter recreation and summer refrigeration for Joseon Korea. Words by Robert Neff Prior to…
Nagasaki Is The Gateway to Korea’s Past
If you really want to learn about early Korean-Western relations, you have got to start by looking at Nagasaki, Japan.…
How To Say Don’t Say It Unless You Mean It
빈말 [Bin-Mal] empty words비다 [bi-da] is the infinitive verb meaning "to be empty." (다 is the equivalent of "to" or "to…
