Fun & Entertainment
Includes outdoor and indoor activities such as arts, theater, historical places, and parks.
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Discover the Jeongja (정자) or Korean Resting Pavilion
Have you ever wondered about the Korean resting pavilions (정자) you see around Korea or in photos? These beautiful, open-air structures offer rest and escape from harsh weather. Keep reading to learn more about them and how to use them. What Is a Jeongja? If you’ve walked through a Korean park or a cultural street, you may have noticed differently sized wooden buildings with raised floors, open sides, and often curved roofs. These calm, cozy structures are called jeongja (정자). Such Korean resting pavilions offer the community a place to…
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Movie Theater Snacks in South Korea
Wondering what to snack on in Korean movie theaters? Let’s just say you have far more options than you might think because outside food policies favor the consumer. Outside Food Policies Tourists and international residents from countries like the United States, South Africa, Canada, and the United Kingdom are often surprised that you can bring outside food into movie theaters. You heard that right, most major Korean theater chains (CGV, Lotte Cinema, Megabox) allow outside food as long as: Recommendations for Packing Snacks When we go to the movies, each…
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1330 Free Helpline Use Case: Dog Owners in Korea
Are you a pet owner living in South Korea struggling to find resources? Elise, the founder and Admin for the Facebook group The Dog Lover’s Guide to South Korea shares one of her favorite resources, the FREE 1330 service. Read her post to learn how to use the app and examples of questions you can ask. What is 1330? The 1330 Korea Travel Helpline is a free telephone and real-time chat service designed to assist people in Korea and those abroad planning a trip to Korea. This invaluable resource provides…
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Discover Dalbang / Wolbang Short-Term Rentals in Korea
Looking for short-term rentals in South Korea? Maybe you want to ski for the season, spend a month at your favorite beach, or need a place to stay between work contracts. Consider renting a dalbangs (달방) / wolbang (월방) (these terms literally translate to monthly rental). You can rent a hotel, pension, or apartment for a short time with a less intense deposit than a regular apartment. About dalbangs (달방) / wolbang (월방) Dalbangs (달방) / wolbang (월방) exist as a popular type of monthly, short-term rentals in South Korea.…
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More K-Dramas To Watch for 2024
Wondering what to watch this year? Maybe try these 12 top K-drama recommendations for 2024. This year we created a watch list of Korea’s top K-dramas. The list may help you learn more about Korean culture, social asperations, and life. Watching K-dramas to Help with Cultural Integration Settling into a new cultural becomes easier with shared cultural knowledge. Since Korean pop-culture exists separately than other countries, you have to catch up. Catching up on local pop-culture means committing to the research. One of the easiest ways to do this includes binge…
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South of Seoul Book Club List for 2024
Ready to join our South of Seoul Volunteers with the picks for our book club for 2024? Let’s delve further into immigrant life from many perspectives, learn more about the Korean experience, and fall in love with Korean literature. About the South of Seoul Virtual Book Club Looking for book recommendations and a literature-loving community? Welcome to the South of Seoul book club. Our South of Seoul volunteers research, read, and recommend books for each month of the year. Such reading picks may explore topics like 1) South Korean history or culture, 2)…
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Multi-Resort Season Ski and Snowboard Pass for Korea
Want to buy a multi-resort season ski and Snowboard Pass for Korea but the details seem a little fuzzy? We purchased ours for the first time this year and wanted to share our experience. The following post may help clarify the X5 process and share a few tips and tricks we wish we had known. My Experience with X5 Multi-Pass Before we start talking about the passes, I want to say that my only regret is that I didn’t buy mine in past years. As a person who lives to…
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October K-Drama: Guardian: The Lonely and Great God
The South of Seoul K-drama for October is a popular series from 2016, “Guardian: The Lonely and Great God” or “Goblin .” This mesmerizing Korean drama seamlessly blends fantasy, romance, and supernatural elements. With a captivating storyline, rich character development, and beautiful cinematography, it offers an enchanting and emotional journey filled with love, laughter, and heart-wrenching moments that will keep you on the edge of your seat from start to finish. Let’s learn more about this K-drama and find out why it was so popular. Breaking Down The Cultural Knowledge When you…
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A Vegan Weekend Trip to Gangwondo, Korea
Wondering where to travel as a vegan in Korea? We have a great weekend trip recommendation, SOKCHO and GOSEONG! About Vegan Travel Information Sokcho and Goseong If you go online there is very little about vegan trips to the east coast of Gangwondo in South Korea. The East Coast experienced a great deal of development for the 2018 Winter Olympics but still doesn’t offer a great deal of English information for English-speaking international residents. This means folks often don’t realize it can be a perfect vacation spot for all kinds…
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Seoraksan National Park: What to Know
Information about Seoraksan often feels rather vague. To be honest, the first time we went we weren’t sure how to pick the right visitor center and which trail folks considered “hiking Seoraksan.” This is the blog we wish we could have found on the topic. About Seoraksan National Park Nestled in the eastern part of South Korea, Seoraksan National Park is a haven for nature enthusiasts, history buffs, and spiritual seekers. With its majestic peaks, lush forests, and rich cultural heritage, it’s no wonder that Seoraksan National Park is a…
