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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Rooftops for Spring!

A long chilly winter has finally gone and spring has already arrived. As the weather gets warmer, you can go out with your friends, lovers etc. There are several ways to enjoy spring and one of them is looking down a night view of Seoul (서울). There are several ways to enjoy a night view […]

An Evening of Good Eats: Tongin Market

Last week, a group of friends and I, along with our mentors from the 한밀레 (Hanmille) Program took a trip to a traditional Korean market to try out some Korean street food. Initially, we had planned to check out Gwangjang Market, closer to Hanyang (한양대학교), but that market closes earlier in the day, so we […]

The Coolest Coffee Shops in Seoul (by Jieun)

It is not too much to say that coffee has become a big part of Korean culture in the last few years. According to a research by Seoul Metropolitan Government, there are over 18,000 coffee shops in Seoul as of December, 2016. From big names like Starbucks to small local shops, Seoul provides you a […]

The Michelin Guide Seoul 2017

Do you know what Michelin is? Michelin guide lets us know which restaurants are tasty, without getting sponsored from any restaurants in advance. According to the video from Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nD1GI3QP97M), the inspectors from Michelin always take a table before 7:30. The first of a pair arrives early and has a drink at the bar. His […]