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Across the world, crab dishes are always a treat especially when you get your hands on the fattiest of these. In Korea, there is a festival dedicated to snow crabs and a dish that puts together the best of Korean flavors. Called kkotgetang, this dish makes use of kkotge, translated as ‘flower crab’ but is…
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DetailsThe yangnyeom Korean chicken is perhaps one of the most successful Korean food ever to invade the foreign market, at least in Southeast Asia. In malls across SEA, one would find Korean chicken stalls and restaurants marketing these unbelievably crispy chicken dishes coated with sticky, spicy sauce, together with other flavors of deep-fried chicken goodness. …
DetailsThe best season and the best way to enjoy skiing in Korea – Especially January is good for skiing As winter comes and the temperature drops, Korea’s ski resorts become filled with laughter and romance. One of the best ways to enjoy winter in Korea is to ski at one of the country’s ski resorts.…
DetailsTraditionally, Winter in Korea, and around the word in general, was a harsh and rough time. In modern times, Winter is a festive time of year that many people around the world look forward to. It’s a time to share with friends, family, and also hear Mariah Carey’s “All I want For Christmas” (unfortunately) everywhere…
DetailsThe 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.…
DetailsWelcome to our new website and our first ever blog post. My name is Albert Kim and I am the COO/VP of This is Korea! I have worked at This is KOREA! since January, 2014. It seems like my first day was just yesterday. I can’t believe it has been nearly 3.5 years. Enough about…
DetailsKorea is different things for different people. For some, Korea is the home of K-pop and Samsung. For others, Korea is a land rich in history, culture, and beautiful scenery. This enthusiastic client put in great effort to show what Korea is to him and his wife. They went on a 3 days tour of the…
DetailsLooking for a nice setting to experience bicycle tours, fishing, hiking, jet skiing, sight-seeing and many more fun activities? Its all in one place! Named after its resemblance to a lying cow, Udo island is situated off the eastern coast of Jeju Island, and it is also renowned as mini Jeju for it speaks of…
DetailsThe tteokgalbi is a compound word and its direct translation means ‘rib rice cake’ which is more of a luxurious beef patty than a regular, commoner food. Rib cuts are pretty expensive and tteok dishes are often served during important Korean holidays. But then again, when you look at the history of tteokgalbi as a…
DetailsUpdates From This is Korea It has been awhile since you heard from us here at This is Korea. We hope that you and you loved ones have been safe during this global pandemic. Although our industry has been hard hit, we here at This is Korea are safe and very much still hard at…
DetailsIt has been a long and difficult 2.5 years, but we are happy to announce that we are back! We are very much looking forward to continuing to provide the highest level of service to all of our clients. We have been receiving inquiries already and we would like to thank all the wonderful people who…
DetailsA good place to go after a long stroll at Hanrim Park, and guaranteed as the most romantic place to watch a natural exhibition which we all loved: the view of the sunset contrasting with the pink and orange skies, Hyeopjae Beach located just on the western side of Hanrim Park (and is a part…
DetailsCentral to Korean food is the tradition of fermentation which gave birth to several health-benefitting food varieties including kimchi, ganjang (soy sauce), gochujang (chili paste) and doenjang (soybean paste). The fermented nature of the dish aids in digestion and cancer prevention, among many others. Doenjang-jjigae is milder than its comrades in the stew department…
DetailsHanok Villages are a popular tourist destination in Korea. One very important reason is that, Hanok Villages make people travel back in time where the old Korean Culture is flourishing and rich. Visiting Hanok Villages is just like looking into the mirror of the past. More than just experiencing the old Korean way of life,…
DetailsHere’s a cliff that, unlike any other cliffs you’ve ever seen in your whole life. The strangely unique and detailed columns of the Jusangjeolli Cliff will make it hard for you to believe that it isn’t of Nature’s work of art, but an attraction made by human hands. Hailed as Korea’s Giant Causeway (from North…
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