South Korea’s best known for its busy cityscape and a distinctive harmony between its modern culture and traditional heritage. For every single grand palace or historical site, you’ll find an equally distinct present-day architectural icon or district. But yet, Korea has another side that avid travellers have been known to frequent – its natural and peaceful…
Taekwondo: Fun Facts About South Korea’s National Sport
Taekwondo is South Korea’s national sport – a powerful form of martial arts that gained worldwide recognition! As such, if you are a seasoned Taekwondo practitioner or perhaps you plan to take on the sport, read on as we share five interesting facts you may not know about Taekwondo. 1. Taekwondo goes way back…
The 4 Reasons South Korean Fashion Is So Popular
A “Hanbok” might come to mind when people think of traditional Korean clothing. However, these days, traditional fashion is typically interwoven with more modern designs. These designs are a better reflection of Korean society and culture as we see it today. But it doesn’t end there. These fashion trends have spread like wildfire to the…
Korean Culture (Hallyu) Popularity: From Regional To Global
The increasing popularity of Korean pop groups, such as BTS, 2NE1, Blackpink, Super Junior, and Got7, to name a few, has made South Korea a global phenomenon. Hence why a lot of people in Singapore and other parts of the world want to take a Korean language course. This is not only so they would…
Korean BBQ: What You Can Expect In This Delicious Tuck-In
Korean food has made its way into becoming one of the most favourite cuisines all around the world – one of the trends of the global K-wave that no one can deny. From hot, grilled meat and bibimbap to crispy-juicy friend chicken, KBBQ joints worldwide have become a staple that seems to receive universal love…
The Most Scenic Places In South Korea You Can Visit
South Korea has been a global point of interest for a while now. You’d be hard-pressed to find someone who doesn’t enjoy some form of Korean media in this day and age. Now, years of watching K-dramas and listening to K-pop have inevitably made people interested in the country itself. How many of us can…
A Guide To Korean Milestone Birthday Traditions And Customs
Birthdays are a special occasion for everyone across the globe. It’s common for people worldwide to celebrate another year of opportunities and open doors. Yet how we celebrate our red-letter days varies significantly from one culture to another. Traditional birthday celebrations are an exciting part of Korean culture. While all ages are equally precious…
Speak Like A Native: 5 Ways To Improve Korean Vocabulary
Have you dreamed of a day when you will be able to watch a Korean drama without having to read the subtitles or jam to your favourite Korean playlist without having to search for its English translation to understand the meaning of the lyrics? Well, with some effort and practice, we all know that it’s…
A Guide To K-Beauty: 4 Makeup Tips To Try Out for Outings
South Korea has undoubtedly taken the beauty industry by storm and has become one of the leading cosmetic influencers in the modern age. Edging her way to find herself beside France and Japan, they have cemented themselves as one of the leaders of the world’s cosmetic business and modern beauty trendsetters. Korean stars have…
3 Iconic K-Drama Film Locations That You Should Visit
Food, culture, sights and entertainment – South Korea is gaining popularity as a travel destination because of the amazing things this country has to offer even to the seasoned traveller. As the land of Korean movies and Korean series, the country also boasts some of the most gorgeous sceneries, fuelling the urge of wanderlust to…