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If you are a lover of both the ocean and the nightlife, or of both cityscapes and sand, the Haeundae Beach is the perfect getaway for you. Popular among the locals, and even to tourists, (whose visits are also increasing in number) the Haeundae beach is hailed as one of the most beautiful beaches in…
Established back in the year 1376 by a remarkable Buddhist teacher Naong during the Goryeo dynasty, and reconstructed in 1970’s after the Japanese invasion, the Haedong Yonggungsa Temple is more than just a historical diorama that is revealed by both tourists and natives. While most temples are traditionally constructed on mountain edges, what makes the…
When the malt hits your tongue, a long night of officially begins. Korea is country known for its drinking culture and its people are known to be heavy drinkers. It is deeply embedded in a culture that has valued relations within the family and with neighbors and colleagues. For the longest time, drinking has been…
The beach never fails to cool steamy bodies during hot summer season, it is also a great destination for people who would love to see sea gulls, ride the waves or just marvel on the great masterpiece of nature. Gangwon’s very own Jeongdongjin Beach is perfect just for you. The beach has fine sand, and…
There is another way of preparing galbi and this is called the LA galbi, long-believed to be the Los Angeles immigrant version. But there is also another theory to this, which lies fundamentally on the beef cut. It has been said that LA may stand for the ‘lateral’ beef cut that characterizes the beef used…
At daytime, you may never expect that this regular bridge, the Gwangandaegyo could transform into a world-class beauty and a must-see attraction when evening peeps in. Being the longest bi-level bridge over the ocean ever built in Korea, Gwangandaegyo is not just a quickway that connects Suyeong-do and Udong, but it also gives people a…
Truly a hidden paradise encircled by towering rocks, Soesokkak estuary, a must see Jeju destination where Mother Nature's tears seem to be collected as the water is precious and sparkling, is in lined with majestic cliffs and interesting lava formations, where pine trees are abundantly showcasing their fancy green colours. Located in the Seogwipo area…
The Korean ramyeon is a far cry from Japanese ramen is regardless of how phonetically close the two words are. Korean ramyeon basically translates to instant noodles and core to cooking this is the time you take for the curly noodles to cook. Overcooking it is marked as a failure – who wants to…
Hiking is a very challenging activity. Many daredevils would venture rocky and steep mountains carrying large gears in exchange for what they believe, a very promising and bold mountain experience. But an auspicious hiking experience doesn’t have to be extra dangerous to be considered ‘worth it’. All it takes is a little patience and perseverance.…
The Korean term for the dish raw crabs marinated in soy sauce sounds more like a tongue-twister: ganjang gejang. Repeat this ten times and familiarize yourself with the etymology. Gejang is two words, ‘ge’ being crab and ‘jang’ for condiment. The ganjang in the name refers to soy sauce in which the fresh and raw…
Ranked 9th among the most expensive shopping streets in the world, there is no doubt why Myeong-dong District have gained fame from all perimeters of the globe, attracting great numbers of fashion enthusiasts and shoppers year after year. The wide array of all your fashion and personal wants will surely make your head spin as…
The yukhoe is quite a delicacy when you consider it. Not many people can eat raw meat, but the Korean version of the fancily-named beef tartare is soft, tender, and flavorful. The meat is tenderized by way of marinating it in garlic, green onion, soy sauce, honey, ground black pepper, sesame oil and sesame seeds.…
If you wanted to experience the Joseon dynasty kind of living in Korean traditional houses also called hanok, the Bukchon hanok Village or North Village which dates to over 600 years of existence, is the best place to go. Located in between the famous palaces and ancient buildings in Seoul, you can also check out…
Originally built as an urban industrialization project, the Cheonggyecheon, which is a restoration of the stream that was once there before during the Joseon Dynasty, was praised as a major success in urban renewal and beautification and a center of cultural and economic activities. Was once a stream which was later on developed to an elevated highway,…
Jeyuk-bokkeum simply means spicy stir-fried pork, and the translation of this savory Korean dish would probably give you an idea how long – or how short – it would take you to create one. This still falls under the barbecue-type of Korean food, but as with many of the Korean dishes, this leans toward the…
Eggs are among the most versatile ingredients in the culinary world, sometimes involving a particularly complex and frustrating cooking method – but always a fulfilling choice when in need of a quick meal. In the world of Korean cuisine, there are several ways for eggs to be included in a meal but one that stands…
