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,...
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...
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...
5 Korean Menu Translation Fails That Are Just Hilarious!
For foreign travelers to Korea, reading Korean restaurant menus is one of the hardest things to do. Even though most of the Korean restaurant menus do have English names, some...
Trazy’s 8 Step Guide to Korean Restaurant Culture
Even the most experienced foodies can feel lost at authentic Korean restaurants. Follow these 8 steps to enjoy the flavours of Korea like a local. 1. FIND THE BEST! The...
All about the Korean “Room” (Bang) Culture
Rooms, or "bangs" as it's translated into Korean, form a huge part of the entertainment industry in Korea. Koreans love to spend time with their friends, lovers or family in...
Cat-face or puppy-face, which one is yours?
“Do you like cats or puppies?” I’m not asking you about real cats or puppies. I’m talking about the face type of a person. In Korea, it's common to classify...
Koreanized Fast Food Menus in McDonald’s, Lotteria, Burger King & KFC
Sometimes, when travelling in budget, you’ll probably have a moment when you miss the time of having a proper meal. Moreover, some restaurants have a break time, not receiving any orders....
Fall into the world of Dakpaper dolls in Bukchon Hanok Village!!
Dakpaper is Korean traditional paper made from Korean Mulberry trees named Dak-namu (namu means tree.) Since the texture of the dakpaper is soft yet strong, people have used the paper...
Cook show craze is sweeping Korea.
Guess who is the hottest entertainer in TV these days in Korea. K-pop idol? Sexy actress? No! It’s CHEF! From 2006 when Olive TV, the only food lifestyle channel in...