Weather & Seasons
Hot summers, freezing winters and colorful spring and fall. Everything you need to know about Korean weather and seasons.
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Eco Pads & Period Panties in Korea
After living in South Korea for a while, I came to a point when I needed to buy new period panties. Now, it is true that in South Korea these products aren’t as commonly used as back in…
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Experiencing Seasons Changing for the First Time: Brazilian in Korea
It might not be that big of a thing for people from the North Hemisphere. However, as someone who lived for 21 years in a tropical country, going through all the seasons here in Korea has…
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How to Prepare for a Typhoon in Korea
South Korea is bracing for impact as super typhoon Hinnamor approaches. This typhoon is predicted to be the largest on record to hit the country. So, this is what to expect and how to prepare.…
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Sambok: Three Hottest Days of Korean Summer
Sambok are the three hottest days of summer in Korea according to the traditional calendar. Traditionally these are days to rest and reserve your strength. Although Sambok are no longer…
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Tropical to Tundra: A Brazilian’s Guide to Winter in Korea
Do you come from a tropical country like me? If so, you may feel as though you’ll freeze to death in Korea in the winter. Here, temperatures drop as low as -10, but with a brisk wind, it…
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Must Have Items for Summer in Korea
Summer has finally arrived to Korea! Beautiful green trees and plants, colourful flowers and glittering rivers cover the country. However, Korean summers are also extremely hot, humid and…
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Ways to Stay Cool Outdoors in Summer
A hot summer in Korea may sound like a dream, but most people that live here dislike the season. Not only is it the hottest time of the year but also the most humid and wet. Between…
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Samgyetang: The Best Food to Beat the Heatwave
In Korea, Sambok refers to the three hottest days of the lunar calendar, which are Chobok, Jungbok and Malbok. Koreans also call these three hottest days of summer Boknal Days. During Boknal,…
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How to enjoy the rainy season in South Korea as locals do
Summer in South Korea usually rhythms with the rainy season or Jangma (장마) in Korean. During this time of the year, it can be hard to find fun activities to do and, consequently you might end…
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Weather forecast in South Korea – Is it trustable?
Do you really check the weather forecast before you go out every time? And how frequently you check the weather forecast in South Korea? Today, I would like to introduce to you the weather…
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