Starting in winter through early spring, the season of Korea’s sweet, plump strawberries begin. This delightful berry is beloved in Korea and you’ll notice many strawberry desserts, drinks and events are available this time of year.
The tradition of tattooing and body marking goes back in history to at least 4000 BC, as seen on ancient mummies. The connection between tattoos and warriors, or those defending their home, may be just as old.
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.
Is it hard for you to speak Korean? Everyone knows learning Korean will benefit their lives in many ways when living in Korea.
As part of the ROK Cultural Immersion Program, members of the U.S. military community had the opportunity to visit Suncheon City, renowned for its breathtaking landscapes and rich ecological diversity.
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.
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!
2024 Seoul Beauty Travel Week wraps up after a seven-day run from September 23 to 29. Over 20,000 guests visited Seoul Forest Park, the main location of the event, expressing strong interest in K-beauty and wellness. Kim Yeong-hwan, director of Seoul’s Tourism & Sports Bureau, reassures the public that Seoul will do its best to make the event one of the leading festivals of the city.
The city of Seoul is introducing ‘Soul Spots,’ iconic locations from popular K-dramas, movies, and K-pop scenes, where the “soul” of beloved characters comes to life.
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If you’re a seafood lover, Noryangjin Fish Market (노량진 수산시장) is a great spot to visit and explore.
One of the best things about winter’s arrival is the chance to enjoy skiing and snowboarding.
ollal, Lunar New Year’s Day, is one of Korea’s main holidays.
So, you’re ready to escape the house/villa/apartment and get out and explore. If you’re anything like me, you’re not getting outside without 30 layers of clothes and a windbreaker to keep this bone-chilling Korean weather out lol, I feel you fam. Well, I have an idea: let’s hit the slopes!
In South Korea, Seollal (설날) is the first day of the Lunar New Year. This is the biggest family gathering holiday on the Peninsula, and is celebrated over three days. In 2025, Seollal falls on Jan. 29 and the Seollal holidays are from Jan. 28-30.
