This is a space where I share stories from my experiences in Seoul. I share a variety of experiences about delicious restaurants, cool spots, and fun places.
The Seoul International Garden Show 2026 will be held at Seoul Forest from May 1 to October 27, 2026. The previous event was held at Boramae Park, but this time it’s taking place at Seoul Forest. Since I often go to Seoul Forest with friends for picnics or walks, I decided I had to check … Read more
There are many great restaurants in Seoul. Some of you may be wondering which ones Korean office workers choose for lunch. If you’re planning a trip to Seoul or are already here and want to experience a truly authentic Korean meal, we’ve carefully selected some local lunch in Seoul that we highly recommend. Located near … Read more
I visited Ggum-dong-san Dongsim Shopping Center, located in a corner of the Dongdaemun Toy Market. When I was a child, it wasn’t easy to browse or buy toys whenever I wanted. Now that I’m an adult, I occasionally visit the Dongdaemun Toy Market to reminisce about my childhood and browse the toys. I had some … Read more
There’s a place in Seoul that’s similar to Toys “R” Us in other countries. It’s not a department store, but toy shops are scattered throughout the long, winding alleys. It’s the Dongdaemun Toy Market (Changsin-dong Toy Street). Actually, I didn’t know about this place when I was a child. Whenever I got good grades or … Read more
When I was younger, Hongdae, Itaewon, and Gangnam were the trendy neighborhoods. These days, it seems like many other hotspots have emerged. One of them is Yeonnam-dong. It seems like this neighborhood is a bit difficult for foreign visitors to Korea to find easily. I think that’s because most people staying in Seoul during their … Read more
Last month, I had some business to attend to in the Mapo area. After finishing up my work, I considered just heading home, but instead decided to take a walk through Gyeongui Line Forest Park (Yeon Central Park) for the first time in a while, so I headed toward Daeheung Station. As I was strolling … Read more
Seoul offers a wide variety of convenience services. Among them, Seoul Real-Time Congestion is an essential tool. When I traveled to other countries, most tourist spots were so crowded that I couldn’t properly enjoy the sights or experiences. That’s why I want to share this system with travelers visiting Seoul, hoping they won’t have to … Read more
Since I work near Myeong-dong, I often pass through the area. Every time I do, I can’t help but notice that there aren’t many places that sell authentic souvenirs that truly symbolize Korea or Seoul. I’m talking about places like Insadong or the National Museum of Korea that sell souvenirs representative of Korea or Seoul. … Read more
Last month, a foreign friend came to visit Korea, and we agreed to meet at Myeongdong Station. Since my friend was coming straight from the airport, they took the subway with two suitcases. I assumed they would know to use the Seoul Subway Elevator, so I didn’t mention it, but my friend had no idea … Read more
Seoul is evolving into an increasingly convenient and smart city. One example of this is the Seoul Subway 15-Minute Rule. Foreigners might initially wonder, “What is this?” Let me share my recent experience with this rule. I was riding the subway on my way to work when I suddenly got a stomachache and needed to … Read more