In terms of warm or cool weather, the most favorable times to visit South Korea are during the months of March to May and September to November. But February can also be a fabulous time for travelers to visit South Korea. Here are
Category: Korean Culture
Korean Lunar New Year 2019 – Where to Visit in Seoul
Happy Korean Lunar New Year! Can you believe the first month of 2019 is already over? Neither can we! 2019 is the year of the golden pig, and Koreans celebrate the Lunar New Year, or ‘Seollal’ in Korean, which is
New Year 2019: Best Places for New Year’s Celebration in Korea
Join the swing of events to celebrate the New Year’s Eve and have a wonderful beginning of the year! Getting excited about the New Year 2018? In case you are wondering about where and how to celebrate New Year’s Eve, we’ve selected
Best Places to Go During Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving) in September 2018
Chuseok is ahead of us in September in Korea! Chuseok (‘Hangawi’ in Korean), or the Korean Thanksgiving, is one of the biggest Korean holidays. And the good news is, this year’s Chuseok will be 5 days long in total, starting
3 Interesting Facts about Korean Thanksgiving – Chuseok
It’s that time of year again, “the season with clear skies and stout horses.” Nothing depicts fall in Korea more accurately than this old saying. During the fall, the weather is at its prime with the perfect combination of sunshine and cool
Children’s Day Weekend in Korea: Best Time for Your Busan Holiday!
Mark your calendar now as there is a long weekend ahead of us in May in Korea! Long Weekend & Extra Holidays in May ※Children’s Day Weekend: May 5~7 Although Children’s Day falls on Saturday this year, you can still
Jongmyodaeje 2018: Korea’s Royal Ancestral Ritual on May 6
About Jongmyo Shrine Located on the east of Gyeongbokgung Palace, Jongmyo is a Confucian shrine of the Joseon Dynasty that was added to the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage list in 1995. During the Joseon Dynasty, the royal ancestral rituals were carried out to honor
Understanding March 1st Independence Movement Day in Korea
The 1st of March, also known as ‘Samil Jeol’ in Korean, is a public holiday in South Korea. It is a day that commemorates Samil Independence Movement in 1919. However, this day is more than just a national holiday. In fact, March
5 Things About Korea Foreigners Find Fascinating
Korea is a fast paced, fun city with lots of places to visit and things to experience. It’s also got a unique culture, customs, and ideologies that are the norm to us who’ve lived here for years, but not to
3 Things You Need to Know About Gwangbokjeol (Aug 15) in Korea, the Korean Independence Day
August 15 is one of the most meaningful days to Koreans. It is a national holiday in Korea and the National Liberation Day of Korea, Gwangbokjeol. It is celebrated every year on 15th of August, and it will be marking