Traditionally, a hotteok is made by griddling sugar-filled dough from wheat or glutinous rice flour, but there are also other variations like corn hotteoks or hotteok stuffed with seeds, vegetables, or honey.
Traditional markets in Korea offer a variety of unique scenes every day, always bustling with lively energy, savory smells, and interesting items that are not found elsewhere.
Did you know that Koreans celebrate the New Year twice? The first is marked Jan. 1 according to the solar calendar and it’s celebrated in most other countries.
Dongdaemun, a place where you can see both the traditional and contemporary sides of Korea, is home to the popular Dongdaemun Fashion Town, known as the country’s shopping mecca and the center of fashion.
Fortunately, there is a perfect solution as Korea has an abundance of fun kids’ cafés where both kids and parents can have a joyful time!
Gwangjang Market is one of the largest and most famous markets in Korea. Located about 10 minutes away from Dongdaemun Fashion Town, it’s a great place to grab a snack after shopping.
A few years ago when I returned to Korea, I was walking on a busy street in Seoul. A lady suddenly approached me and said she knew I’d just returned after being away for a long time.
Have you ever wondered what your kids will become when they grow up?
You can easily reach almost any destination on the Korean Peninsula with minimal effort and at a reasonable cost, whether by train, taxi, bus, plane, or your privately owned vehicle.