In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, one of the most important events in village life was the five-day...
For anyone who has ever envied a Korean person for being “naturally thin,” here’s some news you might want to hear. Korea’s rates of metabolic syndrome are the same or higher than rates in the United States. Metabolic syndrome is a combination of obesity, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and...
In the wake of the #MeToo movement and a government crackdown on spycam porn, Korea has turned its attention toward...
Gripped by excitement and apprehension of the looming cultural immersion, we ventured to Hanmaum Seon Center, a Buddhist temple nestled...
1. When people judge you for speaking English in public Once I stopped in front of a clothing store in Myeong-dong with two of my school friends, and we were speaking quietly in English and minding our own business when an elderly staff member struck up a conversation with us....
Unaffectionately called the “Hell Train,” Seoul Subway Line 2 circles the heart of the city at rush hour, crushing souls and bodies who dare to enter its doors. Line 2 links to all other lines, testing the limits of capacity and Seoulites’ psyches and physicality.
Have you ever considered the similarities between life in the Seven Kingdoms and the Korean life of an expat? Winter...
Being an Exchange Student in South Korea You made incredible memories from late-night ramen runs with friends, mid-terms exam cramming in stately libraries, and Hongdae bar-hopping until the sun rose. There was a lot to deal with whether you fell asleep on the subway and found yourself far away, experiencing...
Travelling or living in Seoul? This is for you! Someone who lives in one city for a long time seems...