Seoul events

6 Ways to Ring in the New Year, Korean Style

New Year’s Eve in Korea is action packed. Hotels host swanky soirées, restaurants lure in hungry diners with holiday specials, and the masses gather in the streets, unmoved by subzero temperatures, eager to share a final shot of soju with one another before the clock strikes midnight. But, contrary to what many think, there is …

Getting Into the Halloween Spirit, Seoul Style

Note: The following information is accurate as of October 2017.  Halloween isn’t a traditional holiday here in Korea but over the past decade or so, it has begun to slowly seep into the nation’s culture. In Seoul, decorations can be spotted in storefronts while costumes can be purchased at supermarkets and specialty stores. Kindergarteners go …

Explore the Best of the ROK at the Korea Travel Expo 2017

The Korea Travel Expo—the only Korean travel fair featuring intrabound tourism—will take place at COEX from Thursday, February 16 to Sunday, February 19, 2017. The Korea Travel Expo is a gathering of Korean regional tourism organizations, as well as travel aficionados from all over the world. It is held annually in order to help increase …

bbb International Friends Day to Offer Food, Music and Fun for All on April 30

It’s finally spring! Looking for a way to get out and enjoy the wonderful weather? The bbb International Friends Day (IFD) might be the answer! Held on April 30, the festival, which promotes harmony and goodwill, is open to both Korean and international residents, and is expected to be attended by approximately 3,000 participants who …

Taste the Peninsula’s Best Brews at the Great Korean Beer Festival 2016

Craft beer has been on the rise in the food scene for several years now here in South Korea. These tasty brews, which boast distinct, individual characteristics, are slowly replacing their watery counterparts (cough Hite, cough Cass) that have dominated the beer market over the past few decades. In the past, one had to go …

Jewelry Fair Korea 2016 is “RE-BORN” at COEX

It’s no secret that South Korea has an ever-growing taste for the finer things in life. Just pop into any department store, or take a stroll through one of Seoul’s shopping districts to witness first-hand the nation’s obsession with luxury. Unsurprisingly, the country is also one of the world’s fastest-growing jewelry and watch markets, which …