How to Enjoy Korean Barbecue: Pick the Right Side Dishes!

Now that you know the different types of pork cuts, it’s time we talk about side dishes you should never forget when you’re having Korean barbecue. My definition of side dishes in this article is wide-range, so it would include vegetables for ‘쌈(to be explained later),’ cold noodles(냉면) and even soup!   쌈 (Ssam) Maybe […]

All Kinds of Alcohol Mixtures in Korea (Part 3)

The last two articles I wrote were about the different types of alcohol mixtures Koreans drink. Saddly, this article is not an article about alcohol. It is the last of my ‘alcohol’ series though, an article about hangover food. After a great night with alcohol. Koreans go to eat food to help them with their […]

At Last! Jamsil Lotte World Tower (Part 2)

When you go to Jamsil (잠실), you can find out some differences compared to before. Not only the construction of Lotte World Tower (롯데월드타워), but also you can find out sweet swans. When you go to Seokchon Lake (석촌호수), you can see huge two swans. Swans stare at each other and their beaks are touched. […]

Pixar Animation Studios 30th Anniversary Special Exhibition

“Art challenges technology, technology inspires art” – John Lasseter. Looking at the picture above, do you feel nostalgic about some of your childhood memories? Many of us probably grew up watching animation movies. You’ve probably watched at least one or a few of the movies above because of its amazing storyline, characters, and animation. In […]

Seoul: An EDM Lover’s Dream

Seoul is a music mecca. From the incredible homegrown talent here producing K-Pop, as well as Korean Hip Hop and R&B, which is popular the world over, Seoul has also become a destination for many international acts, with bands like Coldplay virtually selling out every seat the Jamsil Sports Complex Main Stadium. And when it […]

Things to See Before Going Straight to Seoul N (Namsan) Tower

Look around Chungmu-ro (충무로) before going straight to Namsan Tower (남산타워) or otherwise Seoul N Tower (서울 N타워). Many people touring Seoul go to the Namsan Tower. Namsan Tower itself isn’t a short course but there are more things to see near Namsan Tower in Chungmu-ro. Fortunately I found a tour which provides guide through […]

How to Enjoy Korean Barbecue: Know Your Meat!

Though there are many Korean dishes that are widely known around the world, I think Korean barbecue is most popular part of Korean culinary culture. Korean barbecue commonly refers to a way of enjoying meat by directly grilling it on the dining table. Barbecue is usually considered an outdoor activity in other parts of the […]

All Kinds of Alcohol Mixtures in Korea (Part 2)

On my last article I introduced some blend ratios of Korean Soju (소주) and Beer (Mak-joo). Koreans seem to like to mix up alcohol, and play with the different mixtures. However Soju and beer are not the only types of alcohol Koreans mix. Today I will show you some more interesting mixtures of Korean alcohol. […]