When traveling to a new country -especially one that’s in a whole other continent- you have to adjust to cultural differences. In South Korea, these differences are numerous and can be challenging, but most of them actually come with a very positive side! Here’s a list of 6 culture shocks that I have experienced as…
You want to go to Korea but you don’t know when to go? Here is an overview of the seasons in South Korea. Winter Cold and dry, winter starts at the end of November and lasts until the beginning of March. It is dominated by flat winds coming from Siberia, loaded with dust. The south…
The origin of the Korean language is still a subject of debate between researchers, but one thing is sure: we know how and why Hangul was invented! Let’s talk about the Korean alphabet! King Sejong’s Hunminjeongeum Up until only a few centuries ago, Korean people used Chinese characters (Hanja) to write and read. Chinese characters…
You are planning to travel to South Korea but you don’t know which accommodation to take? Here is an explanatory list of several types of accommodation that you can find in South Korea. First of all, here is a first list of places if you have a large enough budget. Officetel If you are several…
It’s small, it’s colorful, it’s shiny and it’s the proof of an incomparable support for his favorite band. I’m talking of course about the lightstick! The Army Bomb being the most famous and popular lightstick. You probably don’t know this, but the lightstick has an incredible power that can be double-edged for the group. Let’s…
Ever since I arrived in South Korea, I noticed that people here are very tightly attached to picture-taking and memory-making. A ton of photo and selfie spots are available all over touristic areas! But what’s striking is the amount of photo booths that can be found in the streets. Let’s talk about it! What…
Are you a fashion lover? If so, you’re probably obsessed with Korean fashion! We all know the Korean wave is impacting the whole world’s cultural habits and also its fashion trends, but how did Kfashion become so internationally loved? When did Koreans start developing their amazingly unique fashion sense? Let’s analyse the evolution of…
You probably know that soju, the liquor made from rice or sweet potatoes, is the most popular alcoholic beverage here. But did you know there are other traditional liquors in Korea? Let’s take a look at these alcoholic beverages. Alcohol is very important in Korean life. In fact, according to Korean customs, alcohol is supposed…
With the arrival of spring come beautiful blooming flowers, including cherry blossoms, forsythias, and azaleas. Even in Seoul, a large city filled with skyscrapers and cars, there are places to enjoy the sight and scent of spring blossoms, which be on 28th march. If you are eager to discover a different side of Seoul, visit…
Itaewon class, Extraordinary You or True Beauty: All these names of K-dramas speak to you? Well, it’s totally normal since they are adaptations of webtoon very popular in South Korea. But do you know what a webtoon is? Today we are going to take a look at this trend that has become worldwide. Koreans are…