Fun & Entertainment
Includes outdoor and indoor activities such as arts, theater, historical places, and parks.
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52 Pickup Family Edition, Gyeonggi-do Adventures, Korean Travel & Adventure, Korean Travel Itineraries, Tips of Living Your Best Life
Fairy Tale Village in Incheon (Songwol-dong)
Grab your family and your imagination for a fun day at Fairy Tale Village in Incheon. About Fairy Tale Village Songwol-dong 송월동 동화마을, Fairy Tale Village, is a vibrant, mural-themed village in Incheon with Disney Fairy tales, Korean Fairy tales, and other childhood story favorites. This truly is a delight for your senses. Your children will love it and your inner child will, too! If you just want a fanciful walk, this village is free and open year-round. Also, this is another great spot for cherry blossoms and tulips in…
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April in South Korea, Culture & Community, Korean Travel & Adventure, March in South Korea, May in South Korea
Spring Festivals in South Korea
Do you love a fun festival on a beautiful spring day? Don’t miss the spring festivals across South Korea. If you already know about festival culture in South Korea, click here to jump to the spring festival list. Spring in South Korea Many consider spring in South Korea as March, April, and May. Therefore, we have selected festivals occurring from March to May for our Spring Festivals list. However, such festivals may begin earlier than March or end later than May. Korean festivals may occur over many months. During these…
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SOS Book Club Pick: The Birth of Korean Cool
The South of Seoul Volunteer November Book Club 2022 recommendation is “The Birth of Korean Cool: How One Nation Is Conquering the World Through Pop Culture” by Euny Hong. Explore the rise of Korean pop culture and a global phenomenon. 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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Pyeongtaek-si Life
Moving to Pyeongtaek-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea? The following article digs deep into key aspects of living in Pyeongtaek-si with a focus on international resident life. This post takes a look at information relevant to the lived realities of the foreign-born population. Where is Pyeongtaek? You can see the Administrative District of Pyeongtaek-si (평택시) marked in blue on the map below. Pyeongtaek sits along the southern border of Gyeonggi-do. The Yellow Sea, Anseong, Osan, Hwaseong, Yongin, Cheonan, Asan, and Dangjin all border Pyeongtaek-si. Over the last decade, Pyeongtaek-si quickly developed from…
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December in South Korea, February in South Korea, January in South Korea, Korean Travel & Adventure, October in South Korea, September in South Korea, SOS South Korean Seasonal Guide: Winter
Winter Festivals in South Korea
Do you love a fun festival on a beautiful fall day? Don’t miss the winter festivals across South Korea. If you already know about festival culture in South Korea, click here to jump to the festival list. Winter in South Korea Many consider Winter in South Korea as December, January, and February. Therefore, we have selected festivals occurring from December to February for our Winter Festivals list. However, such festivals may begin as early as November or finish as late as April. Korean festivals may occur over many months. During…
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Hike Korean National Parks in a Year
Would you like to visit all the Korean National Parks in one year but it seems like an impossible task? We’ve got you! Here is an easy, one-year plan for visiting all of the National Parks. It’s likely you may need a car or a friend with a car to accomplish this goal. Click here if you want to get right to the plan and skip the intro. About Korean National Parks Korea has 21 National Parks and Hallasan on Jeju. Many people love visiting these parks and hiking the…
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Osan Craft Beer Festival 2022 Recap
Finally! Finally, I think I am rested and recovered from the epic weekend that was the Osan Night Beer Festival (야맥주축제) also known as the Osan Craft Beer Festival. The Experience I was fortunate enough to be able to visit the festival on all three days. Friday, I hung out with friends, drank a lot of beer, and then chilled with a few brewers into the wee hours of the morning. Saturday, I explored more of the festival, helped White Crow pour beer, and had dinner with an unexpected guest.…
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52 Pickup Family Edition, Korean Travel Itineraries: 52 Weeks of Fun, November in South Korea, October in South Korea, Outdoor Activities, SOS Seasonal Pyeongtaek Guide: Fall, Tips of Living Your Best Life
Autumn Leaves at Asan Gingko Tree Road
If you want to see the beauty of autumn in Korea, you must check out Asan Gingko Tree Road. It is easily one of Korea’s most photogenic walking roads and is located in the Asan-si countryside. About Asan-si Asan-si is located in the Chungcheongnam-do province of South Korea. The administrative district hosts a vibrant city and extensive rural areas. Situated approximately 90 kilometers south of Seoul, Asan-s is known for its rich cultural heritage, particularly its role in Korea’s history during the Joseon Dynasty. Asan-si contains various historical sites, such…
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Seongseong Lake Cafes and Restaurants (Cheonan)
For those who love lake walks, here’s an introduction to a developing area with many cafes and restaurants surrounding Eopseong area on the edge of Seongseong Lake in Cheonan. About Seongseong Lake This lake can be quite confusing to find due to the fact Naver Maps calls it Eopseong (업성) in English and Seongseong Lake (성성호) in Korean. This can cause confusion between English-speaking and Korean-speaking communities so it’s important to know both names may be used for the same area. Seongseong Lake is located in a more northing part…
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Museum and Theater Itinerary in Seoul
On this museum and theater trip, we go to the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary art and the Chungma Art Center for a musical. Come follow along to experience a day of art in Seoul. Booking Theater Tickets Many people ask about booking tickets for musicals in South Korea. It’s easy if you have your FRC (Foreign Registration Card) and a Korean bank account. If you are a tourist or living in Korea on SOFA status without becoming a resident, you may find purchasing tickets challenging. We book our…
