South Korea seems to be attracting a lot of Chinese tourists these days, and for good reason. One of its casinos, the Paradise Walkerhill, banked on the fact that the middle class is eager to get its gamble on, too, which is why the casino lowered the betting limits on its table games and slot machines. Casinos …
If you’ve been following Seoul Searching for a while, you might have realized that there has been a significant decline in the number of recent posts. I blame this mostly on the fact that I’ve been blogging full-time for a living, which has kept me pretty darn busy over the past year, to say the …
There’s no doubt about it. Koreans love their coffee. So much so that it’s impossible to walk a single block in this country without crossing a packed coffee shop franchise, posters of celebrities advertising overly sweet mix coffee, or a cleverly designed theme cafe. As such, it’s no surprise that one of the country’s biggest food-related …
One of the great things about living in a big, global city like Seoul is the endless number of exhibitions, trade shows, fairs and conferences that take place throughout the year. Whether you’re a caffeine addict, a design aficionado, a fitness enthusiast or a car lover, there’s literally a show for just about everyone. The …
The Hallyu wave has taken the world by storm over the past few years and its influence is palpable in all corners of the globe. Despite language barriers, men and women of all nationalities have fallen in love with Korean dramas. (And there are a slew of reasons to prove why.) While Hallyu fandom continues …
Canadian entrepreneur Marie Frenette and YouTuber Cory May have launched Korea,curated a monthly subscription box that features their favorite Korean products. Long time residents of Korea, the couple often dreamed of how they could share Korea with people around the world and give local artists, designers and companies access to a global fan base. Their …
South Korea’s English and Chinese radio station tbs eFM (101.3Mhz) will hold an annual concert on Tuesday, December 1, 2015 to mark its seventh anniversary. This year’s concert theme will be gugak, traditional Korean music, and will be performed under the title “Seven Colors of Gugak.” The concert is slated to be held at the …
The holiday season is just around the corner, and Conrad Seoul is offering a special service to ensure everyone at your Thanksgiving and Christmas parties are well fed with the most traditional of treats. Until December 31, 2015, Seoul’s best rated hotel is preparing ready-to-serve meals complete with a succulent whole turkey; mashed potatoes; Brussels …
Last month, Samsung d’light, located within the Samsung Electronics Building in Gangnam, reopened its doors to give tech nerds and gadget geeks an intimate peek into the future. Founded in December 2008 to showcase the latest in Samsung’s consumer electronics, Samsung d’light recently underwent a three-month transformation from a showroom to something that more closely …
I often get many e-mails requesting recommendations for vegan eats in Korea. While I appreciate vegan food, and have had some fantastic dining experiences at vegan restaurants in the city, I’m most certainly no expert. So, I enlisted the help of someone who is. Amanda from SoKoreazy.com has graciously offered to share her top five …