Nicky Kim is a Korean-Brit freelance writer based in Seoul. In addition to having been featured in various publications and tbs eFM, Nicky shares her own observations about Korean culture on her blog Neon But More. Ranging from issues such tiger parenting to youth culture to diet trends, her posts are as diverse as the …
One of the first Korean words I learned after my arrival to the peninsula was bbali (빨리). Meaning “fast,” it’s a term used frequently and, in my opinion, perfectly summarizes the entire country in two syllables. After all, the nation rose from the ashes of the Korean War in a mere six decades to become …
Seoul is, without a doubt, one of the most convenient places to live in the world. It’s a 24 hour city, with businesses remaining open until the wee hours of the morning. It boasts an incredibly efficient and affordable transportation system. And you can get just about anything delivered to your house. Including groceries. Which …
The following post is a press release submitted by the Seoul Metropolitan Govenment and Herald Corp. Seoul is emerging as a great city for tourists interested in taking walking tours. Seoul’s back alleys and forest trails, which had previously been neglected and shabby, have started to become tourism hotspots, attracting domestic and international visitors alike. …
When it comes to spending “fun money,” I’ll go for a nice meal over a new bag or gadget any day of the week. That’s because, for me, dining isn’t just about eating. It’s about the telling of a story on a plate. It’s about the social interaction and shared experience that only the dinner …
I got my first taste of international leisure travel at the ripe old age of 21. It was the summer before my last semester of university and I was ready to explore the world. A bit hesitant to jump head first into solo travel, I browsed the Internet in search of a way that I …
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 …
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 …