Whether browsing shoes in Edae or having a few drinks in Sinchon, the uniquely youthful spirit of this vibrant cluster of university neighborhoods is at once evident. The area’s tiny shops, restaurants and bars are seemingly always open, making it a favorite haunt of Seoul’s college women, attracting throngs of youngsters every day of the …
Month: October 2016
A world of flavor is coming to Coex from November 2 to 5 as Food Week Korea kicks off its eleventh show. Showcasing Korea’s hottest restaurants, vendors and franchises, along with some of the best food in the world, Food Week Korea 2016 promises to deliver on its tradition of successful and entertaining (not to …
Korean cuisine, like the country itself, is fast evolving. Breaking away from the traditional focus on fermented dishes and pungent spices, contemporary Korean cuisine takes a lighter approach. It uses a variety of Western cooking and plating techniques, and is more delicate with the seasoning to allow the flavor profiles of the incorporated ingredients to …
The Gangnam Station area (yes, that Gangnam) stretches from the subway station of the same name to the northern end of Sinnonhyeon Station and is a place where Korea’s education, youth and corporate cultures converge simultaneously. Its electric streets really come alive at night, when businessmen and career women descend from the modern office buildings …
Grévin Seoul, Korea’s premiere wax museum, will be hosting a slew of Halloween events throughout the month of October, and Seoul Searching is giving you a chance to partake in the festivities. Two lucky readers will receive a pair of tickets to visit the museum for the Halloween Zombie Night Tour free of charge on …
One of the great things about Seoul is that it offers a little something for everyone. This also rings true when it comes to accommodation options. And while there are plenty of comfortable spaces to set up camp during your stay in Korea, few are as quaint and conveniently located as Bonum 1957. Situated in …