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🍗 Daegu Chimac Festival: Korea’s Must-Visit Summer Festival of Chicken and Beer One of the most popular summer festivals in Korea is the Daegu Chimac Festival. Centered around Korea’s famous food culture of enjoying fried chicken with beer, this festival attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors from across Korea and around the world every year. … Read more
🧸 Kakao Friends Goods: A Must-Buy Korean Character Souvenir for Foreign Visitors Why Are Kakao Friends Goods So Popular as Korean Travel Souvenirs? When foreign travelers visit Korea and look for souvenirs, one of the most popular choices is Kakao Friends (카카오프렌즈, Kakao Friends) goods. With their cute and friendly character designs combined with practical … Read more
✨ Why Mother-of-Pearl Lacquerware Is the Perfect Special Souvenir from Korea When foreign travelers visit Korea, the most popular souvenirs are cosmetics, snacks, and K-POP merchandise. However, if you’re looking for something more unique and meaningful that can be treasured for years, Korean mother-of-pearl lacquerware (Najeonchilgi, 나전칠기) is one of the finest choices. Najeonchilgi is … Read more
✨ Why Korean Name Seals Are So Special and Popular Among Foreign Travelers When foreign travelers visit Korea, the souvenirs that usually come to mind are cosmetics, K-POP merchandise, and traditional Korean snacks. However, in recent years, travelers have become more interested in souvenirs that offer a unique experience rather than simply purchasing an item. … Read more
🍗 An Evening with BBQ Kwasak Chicken (BBQ 콰삭치킨) Today, I decided to stay home and relax all day, so I ordered the new BBQ Kwasak Chicken (BBQ 콰삭치킨) for dinner. The word “Kwasak (콰삭)” is a Korean expression that describes the satisfying sound and texture of an extra crispy fried coating. As soon as … Read more
🌊 Seoul Hangang Summer Festival (Hangang Park Festival) Schedule, Things to Do, and Best Night View Spots When summer arrives, Seoul becomes even more vibrant. At the heart of the city is always the Hangang River. As both a favorite relaxation spot for Seoul residents and a must-visit destination for international travelers, Hangang Park hosts … Read more
🎬 Experience Korea’s Premier Genre Film Festival: The Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival (BIFAN) If you love movies, there’s an international film festival in Korea that you should experience at least once: the Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival (BIFAN). Held every summer in Bucheon, Gyeonggi Province, BIFAN is one of South Korea’s leading international film … Read more
I usually don’t stop once I start watching a drama, but this time I didn’t have much free time, so I watched A Shop for Killers (킬러들의 쇼핑몰) over two days, splitting it into four episodes each day. I planned to stop after Episode 4 on the first day, but the ending left me so … Read more
Buyeo Seodong Lotus Festival / Schedule, Venue, Admission, How to Get There from Seoul & Must-Enjoy Programs Every summer, flower festivals are held throughout Korea, but if you are looking for the most beautiful place to admire lotus flowers in South Korea, many people will recommend the Buyeo Seodong Lotus Festival in Chungcheongnam-do. Gungnamji, where … Read more
Korean Gim (Seaweed) Gift Guide: Types, How to Eat It & Where to Buy It Korean Gim (김) is one of Korea’s most iconic traditional foods and a must-try for international visitors. Made from edible seaweed harvested from the ocean and dried into thin sheets, it is loved for its crispy texture, rich umami flavor, … Read more
Jeongnamjin Jangheung Water Festival! Schedule, Venue, Admission, and How to Get There from Seoul Every summer, festivals are held all across Korea, but if you’re looking to fully enjoy refreshing water activities, the Jeongnamjin Jangheung Water Festival is one event you shouldn’t miss. Centered around the Tamjin River in Jangheung County, Jeollanam-do, this festival offers … Read more
WATERBOMB Seoul: Schedule, Venue, Tickets, How to Get There from Seoul, and Must-Experience Programs Every summer, a wide variety of music festivals and cultural events take place across South Korea. Among them, if there is one festival that is both the hottest and the coolest, it is undoubtedly WATERBOMB Seoul. WATERBOMB is more than just … Read more