Going on a blind date in Korea – 소개팅

Here is the screenshot of kakaotalk conversation of people who just went on a blind date together. A: Hello~ I got your number from xxx. (안녕하세요~ xxx한테연락처받았어요) B: Oh yes…(아네…. ) B: By the way, I am really sorry… (근데죄송해요…) B: You are not my type.. (제스타일이아니시어요..) A: Oh okay (아네) One says that he

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Homosexuality in South Korea

Homosexuality is still considered as a taboo in Korea. For sure, it is not as open as other Western countries. The one Korean gay celebrity that people mostly have heard of would be Hong Seok-cheon. After revealing his homosexuality, he had gone through a tough time in terms of his career as a celebrity. Fortunately,

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Knowing the Norm of Korea

There are different cultures in different countries naturally, not to mention the various backgrounds in each and every human being. Korea has been developing into a advanced country at a considerably fast pace, so what are the few etiquette or cultures which arises in the community? 1. Discount coupons for foreign visitors. To promote Seoul/Korea tourism, the

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Top 3 Summer Festivals

Other than pretty beaches and hot bikini girls at the pool or seaside, there are always a ton of events waiting to be experienced by everyone in Korea. What other events that will be taking place during this hot summer season in Korea? 1. The 2nd Sinchon Water Gun Festival Thailand celebrates it’s New Year with

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South Korean Education

South Korea is known for it’s advances in technology, business, and urbanization over the last 50 years, but one thing I don’t believe South Korea gets enough credit for is the schooling system in the country. As someone who has studied at Korea University – one of the SKY, or top three, schools in Seoul,

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Top summer food in Korea

Summer is just around the corner in Seoul where the heat will be scorching and people will start flocking around beaches to cool their body heats. During this hot and humid weather, what are the few foods that you should enjoy to keep the heat down as well as help to strengthen your body metabolism?

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