In Seongnam we have a little place that we so dearly love called the Tancheon River. You’ve probably heard of it; it can take you to dozens of places. Walk far enough and you’ll end up in Jamsil. The route we recommend is the one that takes you to Jukjeon

  By RS  Mar 22, 2025

A person living in Seoul in the 90’s could practically watch South Korea develop before their very eyes. Buildings were sprouting up faster than dandelions and the city was a blur of cars, businessmen, and economic growth (minus the IMF Crisis, of course)

  By RS  Mar 22, 2025

English speakers are accustomed to getting a good laugh at the expense of foreign names and Korea lends itself to some real doozies: Perhaps you’ve heard of Korean Olympian Kim Yoo-suk, which certainly makes for some odd cheering when he co

  By RS  Mar 22, 2025

Romanticizing Stress in Korea Stress is a state of mental tension and worry caused by problems in your life, work, etc. Terrible, right? Although stress itself is completely unwanted, it is seen as a side effect of hard work, meaning that stress in Korea

  By RS  Mar 22, 2025