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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Horse racing in South Korea has an interesting history that dates all the way back to the late 1800s. Going to the races has become a rather popular hobby among Koreans of all ages, and most of the most notable races are held at LetsRun Park Seoul, or Seoul Race Park. Established for the 1988 Summer …
Italy may be on the other side of the world, but residents of Seoul will soon have the chance to taste all of the country’s regional specialties right here in South Korea. Now in its fifth year, the Italian Food Festival in Korea brings together the best Italian restaurants in the capital to celebrate Italy’s …
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 …
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 …
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 …