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Integrating in Korea one blog post at a time
Chuseok, Korea's Harvest Festival, is celebrated in late September or October. Learn about the dates, history, traditions, and foods.
Explore Suwon's Starfield Library, cozy hidden cafés like Cornerstone, and the UNESCO-listed Hwaseong Fortress in this half-day adventure.
Be part of Busan’s car-free initiative. Foster a cleaner, low-carbon, green city, and alleviate traffic congestion. There are benefits for you personally.
The Busan Bada Marathon is an annual running event at the end of October that brings runners from all over Busan together. It’s one of the few times each year you’re able to cross Gwangan Bridge
Busan International Mobility Show 2024 through the eyes of a shallow car enthusiast. Check out the highlights of BIMOS without the technical jargon.
Experience the best of Andong in one day: Jjimdak, Hahoe Village, Confucian Academy & Andong Galbi. Unforgettable sights and flavors await.
Curious about temple stays in Korea? Learn what really happens during a Haeinsa Temple stay from food and meditation to rules and what to expect.
Heading to Korea? Here are the 18 best souvenirs in 2025 — from traditional hanji crafts & ginseng to K-beauty must-haves & Jeju chocolates.
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?
Struggling to learn Korean on your own? Discover the benefits of joining the free Korean language classes at BGCF in Busan.
