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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…
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How Christmas is Celebrated in South Korea
Korea is one of the most Christian nations in Asia. So, naturally, you would assume that Christmas is a major holiday in South Korea. But, have you ever wondered what the holiday season looks…
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Beomeo Library in Daegu
Do you live in Daegu and love books? If your answer is yes, Beomeo Library is just the place for you! In South Korea, there are public libraries in every city that can be used by anyone…
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European Christmas Market in Seoul 2022
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! All of the grass is dead, the trees are bare, and I think my nose is going to fall off. I don’t know about you, but one thing that always…
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Books & Comedy at Apgujeong Rodeo: Lofty Aspiration
Lofty Aspiration is a place for artistic souls to find themselves and each other through a love of reading and comedy. You can come and enjoy a coffee and a book by day. Then, you can come…
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Best Journaling Supply Shop in Korea: TenbyTen
If you love journaling and papercrafts, you’ve come to the right place! This is the best supply shop in Korea for those who love adorable stationery. Why I Love Journaling A while back I…
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Traditional Korean Funeral Practices: Burial Mounds
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…
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Seoul Transportation Subsidy for Pregnant Women
The Seoul Metropolitan Government has a program to provide a transportation subsidy for pregnant women. The benefit is available for Korean residents and foreign spouses of Korean nationals…
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Where to Find Christmas Magic in Korea
Yes, Korea is not a country with Christmas traditions. The holiday is not celebrated anywhere to the extent it is in western countries. So, if you came to this article hoping to find something…
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Defining My Own Success: Catatan Juang by Fiersa Besari
Catatan Juang is a novel by Indonesian author Fiersa Besari. It is about a woman who finds a collection of notes that completely turns her life upside down. Through these notes, she is able to…
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