Fun & Entertainment
Includes outdoor and indoor activities such as arts, theater, historical places, and parks.
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Discover Korean Comic Book Cafes
(Updated: 2025) Looking to escape the heat or cold? Need to take a little rest in the middle of the day? Time to discover the delightful world of comic book cafes! About Comic Book Cafes in Korea Comic book cafes offer a space to relax, enjoy reading, play games, or take a brief nap. Who hasn’t been out in town, exhausted, just wanting to lie down in a quiet place with a nice cup of tea or coffee and just relax for an hour or two? Oh yeah, and read…
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Sexy Times Date Night: “The James Bond”
Updated in 2021: If South of Seoul is going to do date night blogs we are going to be as fun and campy with it as possible. Hold on to your hats and expect us to use the word “sexy” as many times as is socially inappropriate. Sosabeol is easily Pyeongtaek’s sexiest neighborhood It’s where you will find the youngest, hippest Pyeongtaekers on their first dates or looking for their next dates. That’s because there is a ton to do in one area and it’s almost all-new, fresh, and Instagramable. That’s…
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PIEF is starting a “Community Carnival” Vendors Needed. Apply Now.
The Pyeongteak International Exchange Foundation is launching something new with the support of Pyeongtaek City! As the area is changing rapidly, PIEF and Pyeongtaek City are looking for new ways to bring the area together and support the community. One of the new events they are launching this year is a “Community Carnival” which will be all about having fun and supporting local businesses and based on school carnivals or neighborhood carnivals in North America. The goal of the event is to support local and make people happy having fun…
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April in South Korea, Fun & Entertainment, Hiking in Korea, July in South Korea, June in South Korea, Kids and Family, May in South Korea, Outdoor Activities, Physical & Mental Wellness, September in South Korea, SOS Seasonal Guide: Spring, SOS Seasonal Pyeongtaek Guide: Fall
Top 3 Pyeongtaek Hikes
Did you just move to Pyeongtaek and want to find the top 3 Pyeongtaek hikes? You’ve found the right post. About Hiking in South Korea Some might call hiking Korea’s national sport. It’s a country that loves a good walk outside. Thousands of marked and unmarked hiking trails exist across the country. You can find many marked trails in Naver Maps which includes hiking routes in the maps app. Also, in South Korea, they consider walking trails and hiking trails. Sometimes you might find a Korean hike to simply be…
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Pro Wrestling Society: Next Event 9/9
When Pro Wrestling Society posted they were opening a Pyeongtaek gym I was straight HYPE! One of my best friends and housemate is obsessed with professional wrestling so I was on Kakao immediately telling him that if he didn’t show up for their next training event he didn’t even need to come home (I truly told him that. I meant it). You might ask, “Why didn’t you go if you were so hype?” The answer is because I’m already committed to studying for a Masters in International Teaching at Namseoul University…
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Guest Post: Weekend Trip to DeokJeokdo
Guest post by: Nick DeokJeokdo Island, South Korea Deokjeokdo island is situated about 45 miles off the west coast of South Korea from Incheon’s port. My wife and I recently visited and here is a synopsis of our experience: Before you go: A little bit of planning before heading to DeokJeokdo Island. Although on Google Maps it looks tiny, it is deceivingly big without a vehicle. So, make sure you at least bring cash. 100,000 won would be a good amount to bring. Many of the stores and taxis do not…
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June 2018 Summer Camp is a blast for the Kids!
Author: Christi Cline Editor: Jessica Lister In case you haven’t heard, Pyeongtaek Youth Rock! Earlier this year I had heard about a couple different camps being offered. As a mother of four, who is deeply invested in their children’s well-being, I was worried about what kind of experience was offered. I also worried if my kids would be safe. I talked to the parents of the kids who attended last year’s camps and found that the Pyeongtaek Youth Center group received consistently high praise. One parent said it was one…
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Outdoor Pools Open in Pyeongtaek July & August
We have already told out about the splash pads that will be opening in August (read that here) but did you know there will be outdoor pools opening up soon as well? These are fab and fun places to connect with the local community while cooling off from the oppressive heat. Remember, these are very Korean outdoor spaces so following local customs is very important and doable. No reason to be scared, but be prepared. Culture NotesIn order to have the most fun possible, be sure to read the South…
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August in South Korea, Fun & Entertainment, July in South Korea, Kids and Family, SOS South Korean Seasonal Guide: Summer
Pyeongtaek Summer Splash Pads
Public Pyeongtaek splash pads usually open in July and August. Keep reading to learn more about splash pads including locations and rules! Updated: July 2022 Splash Pads in South Korea Many cities and private malls across South Korea have invested in splash pads to help families beat the summer heat. Splash pads are often free to use and very popular with community families. Splash Pad Seasonal Operation Hours The splash park schedules may vary depending on if they are city or privately owned: City-run splash pads often run on a…
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May Camp Reflection & June SIGNUP!
Our first 5th and 6th-grade summer just took place last week at the Moobongsan Camp in northeastern Pyeongtaek. It was a smashing success. We started working with the Pyeongtaek Youth Center last year to make these camps a reality and they have done smashingly. In 2017 we did two camps: one grade school and one middle school. This year we are doing four camps: two 5th and 6th grade and two middle school camps. All of them are overnight camps a Moobangsan camp facility and then a day near or on…
