According to an article from Forbes, South Korea will be the next global hub for tech startups. Not to mention the big war between Samsung and Apple, technology field has grown tremendously in South Korea. When you buy a cell phone in Korea, an extra battery and an external charger come as a package unlike
Lost in Guryong, the biggest slum of Gangnam My visit to this slum was very muchy unplanned, instead of going to Gangnam Station for shopping, I found myself in 구룡마을(Guryong), my mind immersed in the sudden uneasy feelings of the hidden danger around the corner: drug addicts, gangs or anyone is stalking around and waiting
Homosexuality is still considered as a taboo in Korea. For sure, it is not as open as other Western countries. The one Korean gay celebrity that people mostly have heard of would be Hong Seok-cheon. After revealing his homosexuality, he had gone through a tough time in terms of his career as a celebrity. Fortunately,
Okpo Land: The Most Horrible Amusement Park in Korea In 1990s, Okpo Land in Korea used to be the most popular amusement park in Asia. However, after a series of horrific accidents, the park was closed in a mysterious fashion, now it just gives off a vibe akin to that of a ghost town. In
For people who want to move to major cities in South Korea, looking for a place to live is not so easy. Based on the size of the country, it definitely could use more space. Unfortunately, the population is growing, but the land doesn’t grow proportionally. As expected, there are limited choices of places to
What Beauty means in Korea is pretty straightforward. In general, being skinny as a girl in Korea is a must. But, that is not the only thing you have to worry about to look beautiful in Korea. It has become a well-known fact that South Korean girls are obsessed with double eyelid surgery. Hearing it
In Korean, there is a special word (anju) for the kind of food you eat when you drink. The closest word for that would be snacks or side dishes. We all know that eating and drinking together will lead you to buying a bigger size pants. But, Koreans love eating anju when drinking. For instance,
This may not apply to you if you are teaching English or working independently in Korea. However, if you want to work for a corporate company, this should be able to give you an idea of what kind of perks you get regardless of disadvantage of working in South Korea. South Korea has undergone a
