At Last! Jamsil Lotte World Tower (Part 1)

On April 3rd, Jamsil Lotte World Tower (잠실 롯데월드타워) finally opened. It is a 123 floor building at 555 meters, making it the tallest building in South Korea currently, and also the fifth tallest building in the world. Lotte spent 6 years and 3 months to build this building. During the construction of the building, […]

Spend a Day in Jinhae, in Korea’s Largest Cherry Blossoms Festival

When you see pale freckle, pink petals fall on the ground, it means that spring is here; cherry blossom is the symbolic flower of spring, representing a time of renewal, and the fleeting nature of life. Its life is very short; their beauty peaks for around two weeks, and then the blossoms start to fall. […]

A Weekend of Hip Hop and R&B In Seoul

Last week, my friend and I had the opportunity to watch some foreign .Hip hop and R&B are two of my favourite music genres in general, regardless of the language the artist speaks in the songs. There’s something about the flow and smoothness of each genre that has the ability to both relax people and […]

A Healing Trip to Namhae National Marine Park (Part 1)

After a journey for the entrance exam I became an adult and it was a rapid change to take up myself. Before I became an adult the only thing I had to do were things related to studying. Other things were done by others who were supporting me. But after being a grown up I […]

Unique Drinks You Must Try in Korean Convenience Stores

A typical Korean convenience store offers a wide range of products for us. There isn’t much you can’t find in Korean convenience stores especially when it comes to snacks and drinks! For those who want to try something you can find only in Korea, I will introduce three unique drinks you can commonly see in […]

All Kinds of Alcohol Mixtures in Korea (Part 1)

For those who have been, or are in Korea, you must have tried Korean Soju (소주) and Beer. Koreans like to have drinks with people, and feel that it is a way to get in closer bonding. When saying goodbye to friends, they even might say “나중에 술 한잔 하자” (Na-joong-ae Sool Han-Jan Ha-ja) which […]

A One Day Trip to the Nearby City, Incheon

There are many things to do for a person in Seoul (서울). However, Seoul may be a little bit boring after a couple months, and you may want to try different places in Korea. Incheon (인천) is the right place for you. This is the schedule we recommend for your one day trip in Incheon. […]

Ready for Another Hanok Village? Ikseon Hanok Village

In Seoul, you can see some Hanok villages in Seoul. Bukchon Hanok Village (북촌한옥마을) and Namsan Hanok Village (남산한옥마을) are representative Hanok villages in Seoul. However, did you know that there is a Hanok village which became a hot place in Seoul nowadays? The answer is Ikseon Hanok Village (익선동한옥마을). It is the oldest Hanok […]