South Korea in August 2027: Heat, Holidays, and When to Actually Go

If you're craving amazing tonkatsu in Busan, head to Katsushin in the Jungdong area of Haeundae. Thick, juicy pork cutlets, friendly service, and must-try cheese balls.

Food & Dining

Heading to Korea? Here are the 22 best souvenir picks across traditional crafts, K-beauty, food, and pop culture, with where to buy each and practical shopping tips.

Travel & Leisure

Discover the enchanting Suwon Cultural Heritage Night, a summer festival celebrating history and culture. Immerse yourself in a night of performances, exhibitions, and delightful street markets.

Culture & Society

Discover the hidden gem of Cheolma Yeonbab in Busan, Korea, and savor the delightful traditional dish of lotus leaf rice (연잎밥) alongside juicy Hanwoo Tteokgalbi or pork rib meat.

Food & Dining

The South Korean Fair Trade Commission has designated HYBE, the agency behind K-pop sensation BTS, as a chaebol. This makes HYBE the first entertainment company to receive this classification

Business

Emart24, Bithumb, and NongHyup Bank collaborate on a limited Bitcoin meal box campaign in South Korea. It may seem like a gimmick, but is there more to it than meets the eye?

Business

Ahopsan Forest is one of the best half-day trips from Busan. It's a privately owned bamboo forest and it looks like every K-drama set you've ever seen.

Travel & Leisure

Struggling to learn Korean on your own? Discover the benefits of joining the free Korean language classes at BGCF in Busan.

Living in Korea

Visit one of Korea’s Three Jewel Temples. Tongdosa’s history, must-see areas, rituals, and practical tips — all explained simply.

Culture & Society

Continuing where Galmaetgil 9.1 finished. A moderately tough hike on a mountain famous for it's bamboo forest. (Which you completely avoid if you stay on the path lol)

Travel & Leisure