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Sundubu-jjigae, a soft and spicy filling treat
Sundubu-jjigae is a Korean tofu stew known for its spiciness that makes use of soft tofu called sundubu, hence the name. The …
Seolleongtang for the cold
Korean food is a known visual and gastronomic delight, but above this is the importance of eating healthy food. Koreans ascribe to …
Nature embraces the City at Haeundae
If you are a lover of both the ocean and the nightlife, or of both cityscapes and sand, the Haeundae Beach is …
Haedong Yonggungsa: The Temple by the Coast
Established back in the year 1376 by a remarkable Buddhist teacher Naong during the Goryeo dynasty, and reconstructed in 1970’s after the …
Chimaek for Happy Hours
When the malt hits your tongue, a long night of officially begins. Korea is country known for its drinking culture and its …
Perfect for the Summer: Jeongdongjin Beach
The beach never fails to cool steamy bodies during hot summer season, it is also a great destination for people who would …
LA Galbi: globalizing galbi
There is another way of preparing galbi and this is called the LA galbi, long-believed to be the Los Angeles immigrant version. …
The Spectacular Evening View of the Gwangandaegyo Bridge
At daytime, you may never expect that this regular bridge, the Gwangandaegyo could transform into a world-class beauty and a must-see attraction …