A few years ago there was a must-see place every October. When the month of October begins, the touch and feel of the whole body are strained to select the “best day.” If you want to enjoy the charm of the place, which is the best place to enjoy autumn, you need to select the...Read More
Whenever I travel I make sure that I try to immerse myself to the cultures and traditions of the place I visit. Though my travel buddy and I love matching outfits and to eat our “baons” (packed snacks and canned goods) whenever we travel, as ‘turistas’ we always make sure that wherever we are, we...Read More
Chuncheon, well-known as a lakeside city, is a romantic travel spot. The city is just a short one-hour ride on the ITX-Cheongchun Train from Cheongnyangni Station in Seoul. Chuncheon holds the lovely meaning of “a stream that flows when spring comes,” but it is actually more beautiful when visited in fall. At this time of...Read More
The growth in the popularity and influence of K-pop has been increasing exponentially due to globalization. In recent years, it has become essential for K-pop idol groups to consist of international members in order to gain more attention and popularity. As this trend continues, there has been an upsurge of K-pop fans all over the...Read More
Following the second inter-Korean summit last week, a grand plan to turn the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) into a hub for peace tourism is gaining momentum. This is another bigger step forward after tour programs to the world’s most dangerous border have been drawing attention since the first summit between President Moon Jae-in and North Korean...Read More
Seoraksan National Park started to be colored with autumn foliage. The Korea Meteorological Administration said the first autumn foliage has started. It was late five days later than last year and is at the same level as usual. Autumn foliage usually starts to color when the daily minimum temperature falls below 5 degrees Celsius, but...Read More
The autumn season, where the whole country is beautifully colored with various colors, is approaching nose. Autumn is the best time to travel, because the weather is good and it is good for outdoor activities, and you can meet beautiful scenery created by red leaves and yellow ginkgo everywhere. Also, in autumn, the large day-to-day...Read More
The autumn season in Korea is between September and November. The weather is cool and crisp, and the sky is blue with few clouds. Koreans refer to autumn as the season of ‘Cheon-go-ma-bi’. The heat of summer still seems to linger in September with the daytime being hot, but the weather is cool in the...Read More
From the Gojoseon Kingdom (2333 B.C.-108 B.C.) to the late 19th century Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910), when Korea first opened its doors to western powers, the denizens of the Korean peninsula clad themselves in hanbok, the traditional dress that still remains to this day. After the ages-old outfit gave way to the westernized form of clothing,...Read More
In their “Idol” music video, superstar K-pop band BTS sing their song donned in Korean traditional hanbok. As it has garnered over 100 million views on YouTube in just five days after its release, their Korean attire also drew attention from global music fans. The robe-like hanbok worn with sneakers brought positive reviews online. “It’s...Read More
