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Can You Really Travel in Korea Without Cash? Korea’s Cashless Culture That Surprises Foreign Visitors the Most One of the biggest surprises for first-time visitors to South Korea is how easy it is to get through the day without using cash. In many countries, carrying cash is still necessary. Street vendors, small cafés, taxis, and … Read more
Why Are Korean Dating Anniversaries So Special? A Comparison with the United States If you start dating in Korea, one of the first questions you might hear is: “When is our 100th day?” Back when I was dating, I always celebrated our 100-day and 200-day anniversaries. If I forgot… well, let’s just say I’d be … Read more
The Meaning Behind the Korean Greeting: “Let’s Have a Meal Sometime” If you travel to Korea or become friends with Koreans, you’ll probably hear this phrase at least once: “Let’s have a meal sometime.” If you’re hearing it for the first time, it’s easy to think it’s an actual invitation to have a meal together. … Read more
Korean Toasting Culture: Essential Drinking Etiquette Every Visitor Should Know One of the first cultural experiences you’ll encounter when dining with Koreans, whether at a company dinner, family gathering, or meal with friends, is the tradition of Geonbae (건배). In Korea, Geonbae (건배) is much more than simply drinking alcohol. It represents wishing one another … Read more
Comparing Global Search Trends About Korea in 2025 and 2026: What Has Changed? The way people around the world search about Korea changes every year. Just a few years ago, the biggest interests were mostly K-pop and K-dramas. For many international audiences, these were the main symbols of Korean culture. But in 2026, a noticeable … Read more
Is South Korea Safe? Why It’s One of the Safest Countries in the World – Even at Night South Korea is widely recognized as one of the safest countries in the world. One of the first things many foreign visitors notice when they arrive is the strong sense of safety in everyday life. Even late … Read more
For many first-time visitors to Korea, one dining scene can feel surprisingly unfamiliar. At the center of the table, a bubbling pot of Jjigae (Korean stew) or Jeongol (hot pot) is placed, and everyone shares it together. For travelers from Western cultures—where individual plating is considered basic table hygiene—this communal style can feel surprising at … Read more