Chuseok is ahead of us in October 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 extra longer! With an alternative holiday
Category: National Holidays
Where to Go & What to Do over Korea’s Long Weekend Holiday in May
Mark your calendar now as there is a long weekend ahead of us in May in Korea! ※Children’s Day Weekend: May 3~7 This year, with Buddha’s Birthday on May 3 and Children’s Day on May 5, you can make it
Where to Visit in Seoul During Korean Lunar New Year 2017, Seollal
Happy New Year! Can you believe 2016 is officially over? Neither can we! 2017 is the Year of the Rooster and Koreans celebrate the Lunar New Year, or ‘Seollal’ in Korean, which is one of the biggest holidays in Korea.
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
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
Understanding March 1st of South Korea | Independence Movement Day
Today, the 1st of March, also referred to 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,
5 Reasons Why You Must Visit South Korea in February
In terms of weather, the most favorable times to visit South Korea are during the months of March to May and September to November. However, February can also be a fabulous time for travelers to visit South Korea. Here are 5 great reasons
8 Best 2015 Christmas Highlights in South Korea (Photos)
Here comes the most wonderful time of the year, Christmas. Right now, South Korea is completely filled with awesome vibes only! Here are the highlights of Christmas in South Korea that’ll glisten up your travel! 1. ‘Happy Christmas Party’ at Lotte World Lotte
2015 Festivals in Seollal holiday period!
Korea’s biggest holiday Seollal (Lunar New Year’s Day) is coming next week (Feb 18~20). Unlike other big holidays, there will be less people in the street and most shops will be closed especially on the day of Seollal (Feb 19). New