When city name ‘Gwangmyeong’ is mentioned, the first thing that would pop up in my mind is IKEA. Because that is where the first store of the Swedish furniture making group was established in Korea and the store is always the main reason for me to visit the city. But not too long ago my …
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Discovering Unhyeongung: Seoul’s Hidden Gem for Spring Blossoms
This March marked a special milestone for me—10 years of living in Korea. Over the past decade, I’ve explored countless corners of this vibrant country, from its bustling cities to its serene countryside. Yet, much to my surprise, I had never heard of Unhyeongung until recently. It was a stunning Instagram post that introduced me …
Visit Bukchon Hanok Village on a Korea National Holiday
Back to the day when the weather in Seoul was about to get chilled, I started my simple holiday with nothing in particular. It took me half a day to realize why wasting my time lying in bed when I could have a whole town for myself (cause it was during Korea national long holiday …