GINSENG FESTIVAL IN GEUMSAN If you are a big fan of ginseng, you should certainly not ignore Geumsan Ginseng market – The largest Ginseng market worldwide. This is the most popular gathering place and distribution center of Korean Ginseng with more than 1,300 shops selling ginseng and herbs, which holds 80% of the country’s ginseng market.
The ‘coffee town’ of Seoul Visiting famous coffee streets are considered a one-in-a-lifetime opportunity for you to seize if you set your feet in the country of Kimchi – South Korea Bangbae-dong street Bangbae-dong is one of the most famous coffee street in Seoul. This street becomes crowded since the 80s as Korean people, mostly
During mid of autumn, the hectic city of Seoul falls into a relatively hibernation. As locals celebrate one of the biggest festivals other than Seollal. If you closely followed the news and festivals, you might have heard about Chuseok, Korean Thanksgiving, a time to share food and thank their ancestors for the great harvest. Chuseok is
Hallyu World in Lotte Fittin If you are a big fan of Korea’s Hallyu cultural wave, or just fascinated to learn about music trends or fashion trends which are prevalent in youth community, the Lotte Fitin will definitely be a place not to be missed when you arrive at Seoul. Let’s work together to find
Did you know that Seoul has their very own Great Wall surrounding the city? Though incomparable to Great Wall of China, yet it stretched out at a distance as far as 18.6 kilometers. Seoul City Wall was damaged during the Japanese ruling era, but was recently, through restorations, once again is regaining its previous reputation
Here is the screenshot of kakaotalk conversation of people who just went on a blind date together. A: Hello~ I got your number from xxx. (안녕하세요~ xxx한테연락처받았어요) B: Oh yes…(아네…. ) B: By the way, I am really sorry… (근데죄송해요…) B: You are not my type.. (제스타일이아니시어요..) A: Oh okay (아네) One says that he
How affectionate can you be with your significant other in public in Korea? Public displays of affections (PDA) in Korea are not as common as some other parts of the world. Many Koreans don’t feel comfortable showing too much affection to your boyfriend or girlfriend in public. It is rather considered as taboo. A little
There are different cultures in different countries naturally, not to mention the various backgrounds in each and every human being. Korea has been developing into a advanced country at a considerably fast pace, so what are the few etiquette or cultures which arises in the community? 1. Discount coupons for foreign visitors. To promote Seoul/Korea tourism, the
