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
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
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
For those who are familiar with K-Pop, it is common knowledge that many idols and their families own side-businesses that are frequented not only by the fans, but sometimes by the idols themselves. One of the most famous locations is Mouse Rabbit Coffee, or ‘MoBit’ as fans refer to it, tucked into a side street
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
