namsan seoul tower

Namsan Seoul Tower: The Iconic Landmark

Namsan Seoul Tower : Who else wouldn’t recognize the famous Namsan tower which has become Seoul’s iconic national landmark? Most of us have seen this place featured in our favorite Kdramas and variety shows such as The Legend of the Blue Sea and Exo’s Showtime, giving us the desire to sightsee this eminent place one…

Mandu-guk

Mandu-guk and its pockets of flavor

Mandu-guk: Garlicky and flavorful, the Korean dumpling soup is also known as a dish served during Seollal (설날) or the Lunar New Year with many Koreans opting to substitute the rice cake (tteok,떡) to mandu (만두).   Usually served with beef stock as its broth, the mandu packets are usually filled with shrimp and chives…