Oh Se-hoon was elected the 38th Mayor of Seoul during South Korea’s by-elections held on April 7th, 2021. As a...
The Yongsan-gu district office and Itaewon merchants have started a “Clean Itaewon” initiative to revive the many Itaewon businesses that...
While the area surrounding Gyeongbokgung Palace houses unique museums, eclectic coffee shops, and a surplus of hanbok rentals that monopolize most travelers’ attention, the neighborhood’s real gems (like gamjatang, as you will see) are left to the locals or those who fancy a bit of wandering. The undiscovered nooks and...
Looking for organic groceries in Seoul ? Perhaps you’re looking for a way to impress during your next date night....
With 80 percent of South Korean high school graduates going to university, most of the high school population focuses on...
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, chilis, and garlic. But mostly garlic....
Spring is here, and hotels in Korea have dreamed up all sorts of yummy ways for you to indulge in...
With the temperatures ramping up these past few weeks, doesn’t something cold and sweet that melts in your mouth sound...
When you think of Seoul you may envision tall skyscrapers, bustling shopping districts, and endless amounts of street food, but the city has a very distinct art scene that can often be hidden to those who don’t actively look for it. Here is a list of both large and small...
Years ago, I remember searching the internet for “why do people in Asia wear masks?” Because after pondering the question...