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Top 5 Novels from South Korean Authors
One of the best ways to spend a day during cold months in Korea is to snuggle into your warm blanket with an interesting book in one hand and a hot chocolate in the other. Just imagining it…
Traditional Korean Tea Experience at Wild Tea House
In a small city in the Southern end of Korea, you can find one of the best traditional tea experiences out there. At Wild Tea House you can experience tea ceremonies, craft your own mixed…
Korea’s Philosopher Photographer: Atta Kim
This is a book review of Water Does Not Soak in the Rain by Korean author Atta Kim. Atta Kim is a world renound philosopher photographer. His profound words and images are bound to leave an…
Hanoks: Variations and Restorations
As an architecture student here in South Korea, I have had the unique opportunity to get the inside scoop on how Hanoks are made and restored. Here are a few unique features that make…
Traditional Korean Funeral Practices: Burial Mounds Pt. 1
Traditional Korean funeral practices are extremely complex. They stem from a tradition of Shamanism, Buddhism, and strict Confucian guidelines. Here is a simplified breakdown of traditional…
What To Do In Gangwondo This Winter
Has it crossed your mind to visit Korea in winter? Spend Christmas here, or watch it snow? We will tell you some information that may help you if you decide to visit Korea in winter… or…
Viva Arte in Seoul
Wondering what to do in Seoul this winter? Do you feel the urge to colorize your life and discover new things in town? Are you an art lover, a photographer, or just a curious soul that needs…
Door Designs of Korean Buddhist Temples
This is a close-up look at one of the rarest books by the father of Korean documentary photography, Joo Myung-Duck. Door Designs of Korean Buddhist Temples is a collection of photographs…
Feed Your Poetic Soul with Jeong Ho-Seung
Jeong Ho-Seung is arguably South Korea’s favorite modern poet. He published his first work titled ‘To Sadness and Joy’ in 1979. Since then, he has been capturing the feelings…
Best Fish Markets in Korea
Going to fish markets may not be the first thing on your mind when you plan your itinerary for visiting Korea. However, if you are from a country outside of Asia, you will find it to be an…