Dongdaemun Toy Market, a must-visit during a trip to Seoul with children

Giant gorilla and Lego statues standing outside Seungjin Toys in the Dongdaemun Toy Market

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

Wrong Direction? Try using the Seoul subway 15-minute rule

How to use the Seoul Subway 15-Minute Rule at the ticket gate for free re-entry

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