If you love toys or have some youngsters running around the house, check out Dongdaemun Toy and Stationery Street! It’s a wholesale market specializing in Korean toys and stationery items.
When you're introduced to a new country and culture, the most lasting memories might not be from tourist attractions or local cuisine, but more often from the connections you make with the people around you.
The holiday season came alive at the Dragon Hill Lodge on Yongsan Garrison, where the entire community gathered to celebrate with a tree lighting ceremony, Seoul, South Korea, Dec. 17.
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The name of many old wholesale markets is “Pyeonghwa.” It’s because they were built right after the Korean War. It shows how much South Koreans wished for the peaceful reunification of the peninsula at that 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.
On trains and buses in Korea, there are generally two types of priority seats: one for transportation vulnerable individuals and another specifically for pregnant women.
I’ve been to a lot of wholesale markets in Korea and even for a local like me, it can be intimidating. Here are some pointers that should help you find the perfect item at a perfect price. Remember, this should be fun!
SUWON – The late Suwon city mayor, Sim Jae-duck, whose mother reportedly gave birth to him in the bathroom, had a lifelong love for all things toilet related. So much so that people in Korea affectionately referred to him as “Mr. Toilet.”
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Sledding is a great winter activity for families since it’s safe, enjoyable and requires no special clothing or equipment.
One of the advantages of living in a foreign country is the fact that you get to experience a totally different culture than what you’re used to. If you are invited to a housewarming party in the states, what gift would you bring?
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.
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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.
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.
