Off-Beat KoreaYeouido(여의도) recommended restaurants When you think of Seoul, the glittering lights of Gangnam or the historic gates of Gyeongbokgung might come to mind first. But if you want to understand the heartbeat of modern Korea, you have to visit Yeouido. Often called the “Manhattan of Seoul,” Yeouido is an island located on the Han River. … 더 읽기
Hello, global travelers and K-culture fans! If you’ve been wandering the streets of Seoul this February, you might have noticed something unusual. Despite the freezing winter wind, the movie theaters are packed. I’m talking “sold out” signs at 2:00 PM on a Tuesday. The reason? A cinematic masterpiece called “The King’s Warden” (Korean: 왕과 사는 … 더 읽기
Hello again! As a local who basically lives for long weekends in Jeonju, I’m back with a “part two” of my Jeonju guide. This time, I’m basing it on my actual photo gallery from my last trip—places where I sat, ate, and soaked in the festival vibes. If you’re coming for the Jeonju International Film … 더 읽기
Most “Korean” stories often resonate the most globally. You and Everything Else is recommended for that reason. Netflix’s latest series, “You and Everything Else” (Korean title: 은중과 상연), is a prime example of this. As a Seoulite who spent my college years in the 2000s, watching this drama felt like flipping through my own old photo albums. You and Everything Else(은중과 상연): Women’s friendship … 더 읽기
The emerging Dongdaemun Design Plaza will blend a new cultural center with a park memorializing a section of Seoul’s ancient wall. Tony Law / Redux