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

Banchan: You Just Gotta Love Korean Side Dishes!
Banchan—side dishes that automatically come with any main course you order with free refills to boot! Could there be a…

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…

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…

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…

Tap into Your Inner Hamster at Big Ball Land
For those not familiar with zorbing, it’s essentially a human sized hamster ball. It’s a 1.8 meter orb inside a…

Tea Shops and Tea Houses in Insadong Tour
In the midst of winter, enjoy a delightful winter interlude in Insadong with some piping hot tea! The educational tour…

How To Navigate The Real Chinatown Of Seoul In Daerim
When I first moved to Seoul and started craving Chinese food, people typically told me to go to the Chinatown in…

Becoming A Pilot In Korea: Where And How To Get
Taking flying lessons offer you the chance to become a pilot in Korea - then let your spirits soar as…


Pyongyang, Stone Battles, and the Lunar New Year
Original words by Robert Neff A hundred years ago, many Koreans spent their New Year appeasing evil spirits and…

History: Allen Horace ‘Boys Will Be Boys’
Original words by Robert Neff In this humorous anecdote from the turn of the 20th century, an American diplomat and a…

10 Fun Things to Do in South Korea
Check out this list of fun things to do in South Korea this April for an unforgettable experience. As always,…

