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Why Koreans Are Obsessed with Cute Characters (and Why You Will Be Too)

Why Koreans Are Obsessed with Cute Characters (...

When you land in Korea, at every shop, subway station or cafe, you’ll notice something right away which is cute characters everywhere. From plushies and stationery to skincare packaging and...

Why Koreans Are Obsessed with Cute Characters (...

When you land in Korea, at every shop, subway station or cafe, you’ll notice something right away which is cute characters everywhere. From plushies and stationery to skincare packaging and...

Tracing the Roots of K-Pop: Why Gwangju is Known as the City of Talent

Tracing the Roots of K-Pop: Why Gwangju is Know...

When you think about K-pop, cities like Seoul and Busan usually dominate the thoughts… but tucked away in the southwest lies the city quietly shaping the K-pop landscape, Gwangju. Known...

Tracing the Roots of K-Pop: Why Gwangju is Know...

When you think about K-pop, cities like Seoul and Busan usually dominate the thoughts… but tucked away in the southwest lies the city quietly shaping the K-pop landscape, Gwangju. Known...

The Korean Tradition of Go

The Korean Tradition of Go

Go, or baduk (바둑), is more than a board game in Korea. It reflects centuries of culture, strategy, and philosophy, from royal courts to today’s online matches.

The Korean Tradition of Go

Go, or baduk (바둑), is more than a board game in Korea. It reflects centuries of culture, strategy, and philosophy, from royal courts to today’s online matches.

Why Gwangju Is South Korea’s Hidden Gem for Students and Expats?

Why Gwangju Is South Korea’s Hidden Gem for Stu...

When most people hear the word "Korea," they tend to think of Seoul's vibrant nightlife or Busan's sunny coast. But hidden away in the southwest is Gwangju, a city that...

Why Gwangju Is South Korea’s Hidden Gem for Stu...

When most people hear the word "Korea," they tend to think of Seoul's vibrant nightlife or Busan's sunny coast. But hidden away in the southwest is Gwangju, a city that...

The Story of Hangul: Korea’s Alphabet and Identity

The Story of Hangul: Korea’s Alphabet and Identity

Discover the history of Hangul, the Korean alphabet created by King Sejong. Learn how it shaped Korea’s identity, why it’s so easy to learn, and how it continues to inspire...

The Story of Hangul: Korea’s Alphabet and Identity

Discover the history of Hangul, the Korean alphabet created by King Sejong. Learn how it shaped Korea’s identity, why it’s so easy to learn, and how it continues to inspire...

Gwangju Folk Museum: A Complete Guide for Visitors

Gwangju Folk Museum: A Complete Guide for Visitors

Gwangju Folk Museum, things to do in Gwangju, Gwangju attractions, folk museums in Korea, Korean traditions, Jeolla culture, Gwangju travel guide, cultural heritage Korea

Gwangju Folk Museum: A Complete Guide for Visitors

Gwangju Folk Museum, things to do in Gwangju, Gwangju attractions, folk museums in Korea, Korean traditions, Jeolla culture, Gwangju travel guide, cultural heritage Korea

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Winter in Korea: A Seasonal Feast of Flavors

Winter in Korea: A Seasonal Feast of Flavors

Korea’s Christmas Markets 2025: Where to Go for Lights, Magic & Holiday Cheer

Korea’s Christmas Markets 2025: Where to Go for Lights, Magic & Holiday Cheer

From department store wonderlands to open-air winter festivals here are six top Christmas markets in Korea this season.

Korea’s Bag Charm Craze: From Labubu to What’s Next

Korea’s Bag Charm Craze: From Labubu to What’s Next

From Pop Mart’s viral Labubu to customizable plush toys and cosmetic keychains, Korea’s “bag charm” craze shows no si...

Pepero Day: How Korea’s Sweetest Holiday Became a Cultural Icon

Pepero Day: How Korea’s Sweetest Holiday Became a Cultural Icon

Pepero Day, celebrated on November 11 in Korea, is a sweet holiday where people exchange Pepero sticks to show love a...

Carving Between Worlds: Deborah and Choi Yoonsook on Marble, Identity and Cultural Belonging

Carving Between Worlds: Deborah and Choi Yoonsook on Marble, Identity and Cultural Belonging

In the marble town of Pietrasanta, where dust hangs like snow beneath the Apuan Alps, a Korean sculptor and an Italia...

Discovering Korea’s Hospitality Through Food

Discovering Korea’s Hospitality Through Food

Explore the story behind these beloved foods, their regional origins, and how they highlight Korea’s unique blend of ...

🎃 Best Halloween Performances of K-Pop Idols: From Spooky to Downright Hilarious

🎃 Best Halloween Performances of K-Pop Idols: From Spooky to Downright Hilarious

Halloween hits different in K-pop. Forget haunted houses, idols turn the stage into a mix of fashion show, musical, a...

The Quiet Comfort of Korean Tea: Traditions, Flavors and Seasons

The Quiet Comfort of Korean Tea: Traditions, Flavors and Seasons

More than tradition, tea in Korea is comfort. It’s what people drink before school, after rain, during winter colds, ...

Discovering the Indie Heart of Seoul: Hongdae

Discovering the Indie Heart of Seoul: Hongdae

Discover Hongdae, Seoul’s indie hub where music, art, and youth culture thrive. Explore live clubs, street art, and c...

The Rise of Sustainable Korean Fashion

The Rise of Sustainable Korean Fashion

The anomaly of fast fashion, and the impact it has on Korean culture and fashion trends.

Discover Why Cheonan Is Emerging as South Korea’s “Bread Capital”

Discover Why Cheonan Is Emerging as South Korea’s “Bread Capital”

Cheonan’s rise as South Korea’s “bread capital” is more than marketing—it reflects a growing artisan culture, regiona...

Stray Kids to Drop New Album Do It Next Month

Stray Kids to Drop New Album Do It Next Month

Stray Kids return with Do It on November 21, 2025. A five-track album featuring double title tracks Do It and Divine,...

The Business of Fandom: How K-Pop Fans Drive Global Trends

The Business of Fandom: How K-Pop Fans Drive Global Trends