A small land with a grand story – Korea.
Introduction – Soup for Breakfast on Your Birthday? On my first birthday in Korea, my roommate placed a steaming bowl of soup in front of me.A clear, dark-green broth with floating strands of seaweed. I was surprised by its unique flavor and texture, but more than anything, I felt comforted.I soon learned that in Korean … 더 읽기
Introduction – Adults Relaxing in a Kids’ Playroom? When a Korean friend first invited me to a “kids cafe,” I pictured chaos: slides, toys, and nonstop noise. But what I actually found flipped my expectations completely.A sleek, clean interior, a full coffee menu, and even reclining chairs where parents were relaxing—it was nothing like what … 더 읽기
Introduction – Just Lifting a Soju Bottle? When I was first invited to a Korean drinking party, it wasn’t the green bottle of soju that left the strongest impression.It was the silent but sincere gesture of pouring each other’s drinks that caught my heart.Korean soju culture felt less like casual drinking and more like an … 더 읽기
It was my first night in Korea. Past 11 PM, I was hungry, unfamiliar with delivery apps, and most restaurants were closed.As I wandered through the quiet streets, a few brightly lit spots stood out in the dark — convenience stores. What I assumed would be a simple place to grab snacks turned out to … 더 읽기
“Please take off your shoes.”A familiar phrase, but what follows in a Korean jjimjilbang is unlike anything I’ve experienced before.What I thought would be a regular Korean sauna turned out to be a deep cultural immersion — a unique healing space I never knew I needed. Stepping Into the Jjimjilbang – A Cultural Shock It … 더 읽기