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What it’s like being LGBTQ in South Korea?
LGBTQ is an acronym for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer or questioning. These terms are used to describe a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity. Lesbian & Gay…
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How Koreans Celebrate Chuseok
One thing that is very interesting about Korea is its unique traditions. These traditions are greatly manifested in their traditional holidays. One of these holidays is Chuseok or Korean…
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Shabu Shabu for One @ Kangho Yeonpa
Late night shopping and feeling peckish. I was at The Hyundai Seoul and I suddenly found myself spoilt for choice in what to eat. On floor B1, there was Tasty Seoul, a food court of some of…
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Public Holidays Celebrated in South Korea
Korea has eleven public holidays celebrated every year. Eight of these have fixed dates while Seollal, Chuseok, and Buddha’s Birthday are observed in accordance to the lunar calendar.…
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A Nation’s Scar: Disasters in Modern Korea Part I
Peacetime disasters are disasters that are unrelated to war and terrorism. South Korea lives in the shadow of 3 significant peacetime disasters in recent history: the Sampoong Department Store…
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Top 3 Gluten-Free Mexican Restaurants in Seoul
Many people are born with allergies to gluten, or develop it during life. Allergies can range from mild to severe and currently, there are no treatments except for avoiding gluten. Therefore,…
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Tattooing in Korea and Why it’s (sort of) Illegal
It may come as a surprise to anyone who has visited Korea that tattooing is illegal. Especially as many Korean celebrities and young people show off their tattoos everywhere. Furthermore,…
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Volunteer Experience: Mentoring Korean School Children
Ever since I was a high school student back in Malaysia, it has been my dream to work in a social service organization. I love meeting new people and making friends, but I always feel happy…
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Online Temple Cookery Class from a Korean Monk
Today I would like to share with you my personal experience of a very special MOFA event: learning to cook traditional Korean temple food from a genuine Korean monk
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6 Korean Habits I Picked Up
Korea is a pretty conservative country. Previously accustomed to a blend of Western and African culture, I quickly noticed some oddities that were commonplace to the Korean people…here are…
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Covid-19 Quarantine Korea Survival Guide
The ultimate guide to surviving 2 weeks of Covid-19 quarantine on entry to Korea, with tips on staying healthy, having fun and making the most out of your freedom day.
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What Do You Need While Marrying in South Korea As A Foreigner
Are you marrying in South Korea as a foreigner? Married life is never easy, especially when you marry someone from a foreign country. With different cultural backgrounds, they may have a very…
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Buddha’s birthday: Lantern festival lights up Korea
The 8th day of the 4th lunar month marks Buddha’s birthday. In Korea, this day is also called the “day of the arrival of the Buddha”. During this day, various ancestral rites…
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A Guide to Parent’s Day in South Korea
May is the month of families in South Korea. Children’s Day is on May 5th, and Parent’s Day is on May 8th. The 8th of May, originally known as Mother’s Day, is now known as…
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Children’s Day in South Korea: Festive of childhood
Children’s Day or 어린이날 observed as one of South Korea’s most important national holidays. This day highlights the dignity of children and their need for love, care, and respect. It…
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A Guide to Children’s Day in South Korea
On Children’s Day, South Korea is ablaze with fun activities, crowds of people, and happy children. This article will teach you everything you need to know about this festive Korean…
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How to Spend Valentine’s Day in Korea?
All over the world, Valentine’s Day is a unanimous celebration of love among couples. Valentine’s Day in Korea (14th February) is no exception. However, there are some key differences in how…
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Spending Christmas Holidays in South Korea for the First Time
Have you ever spent your Christmas holidays in South Korea or in a foreign country? Additionally, have you ever celebrated the Christmas season without your family? Finally, have you ever…
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Constitution Day in South Korea
The Constitution Day (제헌절) is indeed one of the most significant festivities in South Korea. Not only because it is between some of the most important events in their history, but also because…
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Parents’ Day in South Korea
While in some other countries, they celebrate their parents in different days. In South Korea, it is a different story, since in Parents’ Day ㅡ 어버이 날 ㅡ they honor them both at the same time.…
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Useful Facebook Groups for Foreigners
If you recently moved to South Korea, then we advise you to join in all of these facebook groups for foreigners, which are pretty useful due to the fact that you can seek for advice and make…
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Urban Vs Rural Living ㅡ Where Should I Move?
There are indeed many things to take into consideration before finding your next home in South Korea. However, in this ㅡ Urban Vs Rural Living ㅡ guide we are going to help you to decide where…
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2021: New year, New Animal
In South Korea each year we celebrate a different animal, those animals in total are 12 and they are related to the Chinese Zodiac, the Chinese zodiac is known as Sheng Xiao or Shu Xiang and…
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Vibrant and Magical Lotte Tower Christmas Festival
Lotte world tower, the fifth tallest building in the world, holds an amazing Christmas festival for the people, especially the tourists. This building is really a wonder, as it is an…
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Mystical IFC Seoul Lighting Festival
During the cold and short winter days, Seoul hosts many lighting festivals, and one of them is IFC Seoul Lighting Festival. People, especially foreigners love to visit and roam around such…
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Seollal: Everything about New Year Day in Korea
Seollal, or Korean New Year Day, is one of the most important cultural holidays in Korea; therefore, we are about to teach you everything about this celebration. What is Seollal? The lunar new…
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Korean Winter Customs (한국사에서 세시풍속)
If you are visiting South Korea during winter, do not miss the chance to experience these korean winter customs (한국사에서 세시풍속)! During winterㅡwhich starts in the tenth lunar month and finishes…
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Some Interesting Facts About Christmas In Korea
Although Christianity is not Korea’s official religion, Christmas in Korea is celebrated throughout the entire country. The tradition started only post the Second World War when, in 1945, the…
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Celebrating Christmas in Korea for the First Time
Christmas is a holiday that people around the world widely celebrate. As a matter of fact, in the country where I came from, Christmas celebration starts as early as September. It actually is…
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Learn All Crucial Facts About Reporting Crime In Korea
Is roaming around on the streets of Korea safe? Or that you don’t know about the emergency services? If you already know the emergency or non-emergency numbers, do you know what happens…
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Mind-Blowing And Fun Facts About Korean New Year
Seollal —Korean New Year is one of the important festivals that South Korean residents celebrate. When the Korean New Year is celebrated? South Koreans celebrate Seollal —Korean New Year…
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Seemingly Bizarre Illegal Things in Korea
Korea is a great country to visit because of its beautiful culture, food, and places. But certain illegal things in Korea may not make much sense to a foreigner, especially if you are not from…
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Korean Age – How To Calculate Age in Korea?
The culture and traditions of every country are an insight into the living environment and people of that country. Every culture also has a few trademarks that set it apart from other…
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Chuseok Korean traditional festival.
Chuseok? Chuseok is one of Korea’s major annual festivals. It is a celebration where members of the same family come together to share a meal and pay homage to their ancestors. In the…
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Five Things You Can Do on South Korea’s Pepero Day
On November 11th, South Korea celebrates Pepero Day, a holiday similar to Valentine’s day. While the exact origins of the day are unclear, it’s been an official celebration in South Korea…
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Top Dating Apps In Korea – Let’s Fall In Love
South Korea is changing rapidly. The traditional and conservative living style and mindset of the country have slowly faded away. Most of those conventional living ways are replaced by modern…
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‘CHUSEOK’ – Experience Like a Local
Chuseok is a holiday that all the Korean people celebrated. It’s one of the most important holidays in Korea. In fact, from the country where I came from, I never had this experience on…
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How To Spend Halloween in Korea
Seoul, being the capital of South Korea, is one of the busiest cities in Asia and it’s becoming very popular,too. People from all over the world come to check out the various activities,…
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