Gone are the days when we had to feel guilty for pleasuring our taste buds! A new healthy trend is emerging, reshaping the way we enjoy our sweet treats. With society becoming increasingly mindful of the impacts from our dietary habits, cafés now offer zero-sugar or keto (low carb-high fat) menus to
This upcoming Christmas is a precious winter holiday that has come at the end of a long summer. The time that has passed since early December gives excitement to the silent expectations of Christmas. From the charm of decorative lights, exquisite ornaments adorning buildings, pure white snow blanket
In the past, it was hard to find a neighborhood in South Korea without a stationery store. Whenever school finished, every nearby stationery store was bustling with students. Until the early 2000s, stationery stores were considered a representative cultural icon of Korea. However, now they have beco
An eventful year has passed, and a new year has dawned. 2023 is the Year of Gyemyo - the Year of the Black Rabbit. The rabbit, the fourth animal in the zodiac, has been a symbol of hope, fortune, and abundance to Koreans. The Korean folktale The Tale of Rabbit depicts the creature as a wise animal,
If Dorothy once followed the yellow brick road in search of meaning, young Koreans have been following the red bricks of Seongsu, Seoul in search of new enjoyment. They have found themselves an entertainment hub amidst buildings built from leftover red bricks from past demolished factories. Though t
Reminiscing on the good old days makes us feel relaxed and fuzzy, especially when society is undergoing tough times. Amid the pandemic, retro culture has been rapidly regaining traction and popularity, becoming a new renaissance, despite the seeming immortality of digital streaming services. At the
As social distancing measures have been lifted for the first time in almost two years, plenty of visitors have been looking for trendy places to visit in Seoul. Some of the places located in Jongno are enough to fascinate not only foreign tourists but also Korean youngsters with both traditional and
If you think your life is monotonous, why not visit a multiplex cultural space? Multiplex cultural spaces not only make art available to everyone, but also provide a place to relax. Nowadays, pictures of these hot spots are spreading like wildfire on social networking services (SNS), attracting a co
As the importance of environmental protection has been emphasized around the world, the zero waste movement has become one of the buzz phrases in our lives. Furthermore, the widespread of Social Networking Service(SNS) sticks the spurs in the trend nowadays. For example, if you search #zerowaste on
Ever since the outbreak of COVID-19, many outdoor activities have been restricted. This has led to weight gain and deterioration of health. It may seem impossible to work out safely during the pandemic, but this is not true. If you are looking for a way to exercise without risking exposure to the vi
Bookstores are often considered as boring places filled with the same thick books that no one is interested in reading. However, there are a lot of independent bookstores which have a flavor of their own. Depending on the style of the owner or the curator of the bookstore, you can experience diverse
Vegan is commonly known as the term for the strictest form of a vegetarian, who does not eat any kind of food derived from animals: not even eggs or milk. It is not difficult to come across a vegan who thoroughly checks the nutrition facts label of the snack they are considering to purchase. The per
A smartphone can be a major distraction when we are studying. Although we promise ourselves to study straight through an hour, it lures us with notifications on its bright screen which make us tap on them at last. Once we enter the endless world made by the small rectangular screen, time flies while
HAPPYMOVE Global Youth VolunteersHAPPYMOVE Global Youth Volunteers (HGYV), operated by Hyundai Motor Group (HMG), is a global volunteering and cultural exchange program for Korean university students. Participants can offer help to undeveloped regions around the world by serving cultural, environmen
Gangneung Chung-Ang Traditional MarketLocation: 21 Geumseong-ro, Chungang-dong, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-doOpen Hours: Mon-Sun 8:30-21:00Most people might agree that one of the key terms related to traditional markets is “snacks”. Chung-Ang Traditional Market, located in Gangneung-si, offers a broad se
Large Greenhouse in the Changgyeong PalaceLocation: Changgyeonggung-ro 185 Changgyeonggung, Jongno-gu, Seoul Open Hours: Everyday 09:00-17:30These days, we inevitably spend our daily lives in a polluted environment filled with fine dust. If you want to breathe fresh air, you can visit the large gree
Electricity and Chemical-free CafeLocation: 684 Tongil-ro, Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul Open Hours: Wed-Sat: 11:00-17:00 If you have any interest in protecting the environment, the Electricity and Chemical-free Café located at the entrance of Innovation Park is the perfect place for you. It looks like
Yangjae Citizens' ForestLocation: 99 Maeheon-ro, Seocho-gu, SeoulIf you want to walk in nature with the scent of trees, visit Yangjae Citizens’ Forest. This place is the first park in Korea that has applied the concept of a forest onto a park. It has a dense forest which is normally hard to find
HyemindangLocation: 16-9 Samil-daero 12-gil, Jung-gu, SeoulHours: Mon-Fri: 11:00-13:30Sat: 11:00-21:00, Sun: 12:00-20:00The aroma of coffee lingers around the old and narrow alleys of Eulji-ro. ‘Hyemindang’ is a dessert café located in the former ‘Hyeminseo’ which was the medical authority of
Vintage BonnieThis place screams out nostalgia as soon as you walk into the store. Vintage Bonnie, pink both in and out, is a small store located near Insadong, a district wellknown for its preservation of traditional Korean culture. From vintage clothing to vintage toys, this store sells everything