As heavy rains this month caused water levels of the Han River to rise drastically, many parks located along the... Read More
While the area surrounding Gyeongbokgung Palace houses unique museums, eclectic coffee shops, and a surplus of hanbok rentals that monopolize... Read More
After an uncharacteristically long spring, Korea’s stifling summer season is nearing full swing. And while many countries stow away their hearty winter recipes for the summer, opting for fresher and cooler cuisines, Koreans tackle the blistering, humid season in the same fashion as their ancestors: by indulging in a boiling,... Read More
New movies are once again appearing in South Korean movie theaters, though spectators remain understandably ambivalent about going to such... Read More
With the temperatures ramping up these past few weeks, doesn’t something cold and sweet that melts in your mouth sound... Read More
Nestled between hanbok rental shops and the renowned Gyeongbokgung Palace lies an 80-year-old traditional market known as Tongin Market (통인시장). It’s no secret that Jongno-gu is home to more than a few traditional markets, yet Tongin Market is quite original in that it specializes in build-your-own “dosirak,” or lunchboxes. Similar... Read More
The Yongsan-gu district office and Itaewon merchants have started a “Clean Itaewon” initiative to revive the many Itaewon businesses that... Read More
I admit I was intrigued but skeptical. The new installation, “Wave,” at COEX Seoul bills itself as the world’s largest... Read More
Spring is here, and hotels in Korea have dreamed up all sorts of yummy ways for you to indulge in the season’s freshest flavors. From savory Italian delicacies with a stunning view of Seoul to sweet mangoes a million ways while overlooking the sea in Busan, here are a few... Read More
Being an expat in Korea can be a difficult experience — from the language barrier to loneliness, even the smallest... Read More