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.

  • Inside Andong Hanji: Unfurling the Secrets of Handmade Korean Paper

    Inside Andong Hanji: Unfurling the Secrets of Handmade Korean Paper

    “See? It doesn’t move.” Mr. Kim, my group’s guide for the…

  • 10 Eye-Opening Cultural Experiences in Korea

    10 Eye-Opening Cultural Experiences in Korea

    Smartphones and cars, K-pop and K-beauty: Have you ever wondered how…

  • What to Explore in Busan: History, Nature, & More

    What to Explore in Busan: History, Nature, & More

    Spread like a tidemark along the southeastern edge of the Korean…

  • How to Travel to North Korea: An In-Depth Guide

    How to Travel to North Korea: An In-Depth Guide

    Are you thinking of visiting North Korea as a tourist, but…

  • A Thrill-seeker’s Guide to Gangwon, Korea’s Adventure Province

    A Thrill-seeker’s Guide to Gangwon, Korea’s Adventure Province

    Just a quick hop from Seoul, Gangwon-do (Gangwon Province) is one…

  • Seeing Cherry Blossoms in Korea: One Spring Day in Jinhae

    Seeing Cherry Blossoms in Korea: One Spring Day in Jinhae

    It was barely 7am as we stood yawning at the bus…

  • Getting Around Seoul Like a Local: A Public Transport Guide

    Getting Around Seoul Like a Local: A Public Transport Guide

    Seoul (서울), capital of South Korea, has an efficient, extensive public…

  • Living With Locals: A Designer’s Apartment in Seoul

    Living With Locals: A Designer’s Apartment in Seoul

    Seoul has no lack of plush hotels and vibrant hostels, but…

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

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

    The constellations faded and I watched the sunlight seep through the morning mist, recoloring…