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Vacation weather, summer breeze, waterpark season, blah, blah, blah.... call it what you like, but there's no point hiding the fact that summer in Korea can get ridiculously hot.  Air conditioning and fans sometimes just don't cut it. Even a cold shower doesn't cut it. The moment you step out of the bathroom, humidity hits.…

* courtesy of Ulleungdo County Office ulleung.go.kr/tour As the crystal-clear turquoise waters swirled below, I continued to follow the path. Ahead of me, the serpentine trail clung precariously to the mountainside, twisting and turning along the rocky coast. Water droplets streaming down my brow, I looked up at the mountains above. Like a shy child scared…

No one enjoys the morning after, especially after a long night of soju and hard liquor. Luckily, there are various methods available for you, that is just a couple steps away from home. These methods are super popular, have been widely used, and will ensure that you will make it to work the next morning!…

In a country like South Korea where being on diet, and looking healthy is vital to the culture, it is no surprise that there are quite a number of restaurants that provide healthy food in Seoul and other parts of the country-specific to help you meet your healthy body goals. The irresistible holiday sweets and…

South Korea is known for many things, including K-pop, K-drama, plastic surgery, and more. With the increasing popularity of K-everything, a sensation among K-lovers is Korean snacks. From sweet to sour-sweet and savory snacks, there are lots of options to choose from. Popular Korean Snacks Pepero Manufactured by the Lotte Confectionery Corporation, Pepero (빼빼로) is…

Youtube has become an outlet for many people around the world to express their creativity and breakthrough the geographic barrier and Korea is no exception. Youtube is the number 1 used app in Korea, for a good reason. Before you see the list, know that we left out some of the top entertainment companies such…

Haeundae is the heart of tourism and culture in South Korea’s second city, Busan. Every year, Haeundae attracts masses of tourists for its beautiful sandy beach in summer, Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) in autumn, and Haeundae Light Festival in winter. Haeundae has surely helped the city earn its nickname Dynamic Busan, and it is…

Words by Matthew Crawford “Do they have electricity and running water yet?” my friend Larry asked a few days after I’d returned from Hongdo and Heuksando. Since he visited in the early 70s, they have indeed been equipped with electricity, running water, and telephone and internet service, but none of these modern conveniences has left…

Looking to try Dakbokkeumtang, the Korean Spicy Chicken in Seoul? From exit 12 of Jongro 3-ga Station you walk down the block a few dozen steps and then duck into that narrow, unmarked alley. Pass the old-school hofs, then take a left down an even narrower alley that leads to the intoxicating fragrance of stewed chicken,…

Going shopping is half of the fun of visiting South Korea. It is almost impossible to go outside without stepping into at least one store and finding yourself emerge with an armful of shopping bags hours later. Yet when it comes to buying Korean souvenirs for your loved ones back home, you might be stumped…