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Korea

DMZ, isolation, defectors, K-pop, hallyu, industrialism, heavy drinking, kimchi, plastic surgery capital, Miracle on the Han River. This section contains posts on both North Korea and South Korea, reflecting my hope for reunification.

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Korea

Everything You Need to Know About Traveling to North Korea

Are you thinking of traveling to North Korea but unsure of how to make it happen? Start by reading this...
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Bangtaesan two-stage waterfall in Inje, Gangwon-do, Korea. Photo: cleo7540/Pixabay
AdventureKorea

The Ultimate Guide to Gangwon-do: Korea’s Adventure Province

Just a quick hop from Seoul, Gangwon-do (Gangwon Province) is one of the most beautiful and thrilling outdoor destinations in...
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Cherry blossoms in Korea: Yeojwacheon stream. Jinhae
Arts & HeritageKorea

Seeing Cherry Blossoms in Korea: One Spring Day in Jinhae

It was barely 7am as we stood yawning at the bus stop with bleary eyes and mussed-up hair, waiting for...
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Namsan, Seoul, at sunset
KoreaLifestyles

Getting Around Seoul Like a Local: A Public Transport Guide

Seoul (서울), capital of South Korea, has an efficient, extensive public transport system that’s used by over 10 million local...
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Pano - Airbnb in Seoul
AccommodationKorea

Living With Locals: A Designer’s Apartment in Seoul

Seoul has no lack of plush hotels and vibrant hostels, but during my third visit to this city I wanted...
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OSeAm Temple, Seoraksan (오세암)
AdventureKorea

Overnight Hiking on Seoraksan: A Beginner’s Guide (+Trail Map)

The constellations faded and I watched the sunlight seep through the morning mist, recoloring the valley in emerald and copper and gold. I was glad...
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Kwangbok Department Store, Pyongyang
KoreaLifestyles

What It’s Like to Go Shopping in Pyongyang

Kwangbok District Commercial Center. The low-rise building, with loud Korean and Chinese characters emblazoned on the front, looked like it could...
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Pyongyang Panorama
KoreaLifestyles

Life in Pyongyang, Juche 104

My indoctrination began before I’d even arrived in Pyongyang, on the Air Koryo flight from Beijing. As soon as our plane was off...
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Cycling past, Wonsan, North Korea
KoreaLifestyles

A Visit to Wonsan, North Korea’s Trendiest Seaside Destination

It’s difficult to associate the word “beauty” with North Korea. Usually the first things that come to mind are totalitarianism,...
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