Fun & Entertainment
Includes outdoor and indoor activities such as arts, theater, historical places, and parks.
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February K-Drama: Itaewon Class
The South of Seoul K-drama for February is a popular one. “Itaewon Class” was highly popular when it aired in South Korea and internationally on streaming platforms. With great storytelling, its strong characters, themes and performances continue to keep this drama popular and relevant. Let’s dig into this K-drama and expand your social knowledge. Breaking Down The Cultural Knowledge When you watch a K-drama when living in Korea or plan to live in Korea, you may want to go deeper than just the show. In order to fully understand the…
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3 Top Male Korean Actors
Learn more about 3 of Korea’s top male actors and the fun ways they connect to South of Seoul and Pyeongtaek. A silly way to learn more about male Korean actors and living life in South Korea. Introducing 3 Top Male Korean Actors Korean entertainment has been taking the world by storm in recent years, and a big part of that success can be attributed to the talented male actors who have captivated audiences around the globe. I moved to Korea before the global obsession with K-dramas started, but I…
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February in South Korea, January in South Korea, Kids and Family, SOS South Korean Seasonal Guide: Winter
Winter Activities in Korea for Toddlers
If you come from a family of skiers and snowboarders, then you may not be my target audience for learning about winter activities in Korea for toddlers. You likely already have a winter plan. Unlike me, you’re confident enough with winter sports to know where to begin with teaching your little one how to enjoy the cold weather. However, if you come from warm weather this article might help you make some fun winter choices. Don’t worry if you live in a part of Korea that isn’t snowing because these…
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A Year In South Korea, Art & Theater, Culture & Community, Fun & Entertainment, January in South Korea, South of Seoul Book Club
South of Seoul Book Club List for 2023
Ready to start reading with South of Seoul volunteers for our Book Club for 2023! Let’s dig deeper into Korean literature and culture and explore more about the Korean experience together. 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) the complexity of cross-cultural life,…
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South of Seoul Book Club
Join South of Seoul Volunteers in reading books! Let’s fall in love with Korean literature, discover more about the Korean experience, and dig deeper into immigrant life from different angles. 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) the complexity of cross-cultural life, 4) the exploration of…
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Top K-Dramas to Watch for Cultural Knowledge
Wondering what to watch this year? Maybe try these 12 top K-drama recommendations for 2023. This year we created a watch list of Korea’s top K-dramas. The list may help you learn more about Korean culture, social asperiations, 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…
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SOS Book Club Pick: I Want to Die But I Want to Eat Tteokbokki: A Memoir
The South of Seoul Volunteer January Book Club 2023 recommendation is I Want to Die But I Want to Eat Tteokbokki: A Memoir by Baek Sehee. Check out this deeply personal memoir of conversations between the author and her therapist. About the South of Seoul Virtual Book Club Looking for book recommendations? Welcome to the South of Seoul book club. We recommend a book every month. Such recommended books explore topics like 1) South Korean history or culture, 2) the complexity of cross-cultural life, or 4) the exploration of life…
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Traveling with Babies and Toddlers
As a SAHM (stay-at-home mom), who arrived in Korea with a one-year-old and later traveled back to the States with a three-year-old, I am now psychologically and emotionally ready to share a few lessons I’ve learned along the way about traveling with babies and toddlers. I have to thank all of the moms who share their stories on social media because their stories helped shape my content through my own travel experiences. Choosing Flights When possible, opting for an overnight flight saved us the most both in setting up a…
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January K-Drama: Crash Landing on You
The South of Seoul K-drama for January is a big one. “Crash Landing on You” was all South Korea could talk about when it first aired. It remains a much beloved show that those living or moving to South Korea should watch at least once. Let’s dig into this K-drama and use it to expand your social knowledge. Breaking Down The Cultural Knowledge When you watch a K-drama when living in Korea or plan to live in Korea, you may want to go deeper than just the show. In order…
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Crafting Supplies Near Pyeongtaek
Who loves crafting and lives in South Korea? You found the right blog for finding your supplies and new craft addictions in and around Pyeongtaek/Osan. About My Crafting Life Anyone who knows me knows that I have a bit of a crafting addiction. In addition to my more modern projects I am also a member of the Stronghold of Warrior’s Gate, the local chapter of the Society for Creative Anachronism so I am frequently working on pieces based on medieval European crafts. Because of this, I’m always looking for supplies…
