Category: Korean Culture
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11.11 | Pepero Day
On November 11th every year, Koreans across the country celebrate Pepero Day (빼빼로 데이) — a fun, chocolate-filled holiday dedicated to sharing thin, cookie-like sticks called Pepero. Although not a public holiday, it’s one of Korea’s most popular commercial celebrations, similar in spirit to Valentine’s Day. Friends, couples, colleagues, and even families exchange boxes of…
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The Five Palaces of Seoul | Travel Korea
When visiting Seoul, the legacy of the Joseon Dynasty (1392–1897) is everywhere. Among its most enduring landmarks are the Five Grand Palaces: Gyeongbokgung, Changdeokgung, Changgyeonggung, Deoksugung, and Gyeonghuigung. Each palace has its own story, shaped by over 500 years of dynastic history, wars, and reconstruction.
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The Good and the Bad in Living in Korea as a Foreigner
Living in any country outside of your home will, of course, not be easy! You’re lucky if you have someone to tell you the good and the bad that come with it. It’s like having a warning and information on a package label—and that’s the best way to get everything you need to know, so…
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Why Are There So Many Coffee Shops in Korea?
Have you ever wondered why you see so many students and even professionals settled in at Korean cafes for hours, surrounded by laptops and textbooks? It’s a common sight! This phenomenon, playfully nicknamed ‘ca-gong (카공)’ (a blend of ‘cafe’ and ‘gongbu (공부),’ the Korean word for studying), highlights how cafes offer a truly unique blend…
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A Guide to Korean Dining Etiquette
Dining in Korea isn’t just about food — it’s a reflection of the country’s deep-rooted values of respect, harmony, and mindfulness. As a foreigner, no one expects you to get everything perfect, especially at first. But Korea is a society that thrives on living considerately with others, and showing awareness of dining etiquette is a…
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