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Medical Checkup in Korea for Foreigners: a Must-Try Futuristic Experience

WellnessBy Huiri KimDecember 8, 2023

I’ve been back to Korea dozens of times over the years and have pretty much checked off everything on my bucket list. However this fall, on my list for the first time was the Korean comprehensive health check-up. I was a bit nervous about it, but it ended up being one of the best things I’ve…

Alt Text: An indoor hot spring spa room in Hurshimchung Grand Spa in Busan, South Korea.

10 Ways to Spend a Magical Christmas in Korea

Travel GuideBy Leah GarlockDecember 7, 2023

Do you dream of starring in your own K-drama winter holiday fantasy? Or envision yourself belting out “All I Want for Christmas is You” as you walk the streets of Seoul? If so, you’ve come to the right place. Here is an overview of where to find some seasonal magic in Korea, and some ways…

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43 Surefire Gifts for Korean Moms, According to Korean Moms

Gift GuideBy Hanyoo ParkDecember 6, 2023

It’s never an easy task to shop for the most important people in our lives. And who deserves more appreciation than our beloved Korean moms – our ‘Ummas’ – who care for us with a warm meal and a heart full of love? Here are some can’t-miss suggestions for gifts that have secretly, or not…

36 Awesome Korean Gifts for Teens or Young Adults

ShoppingBy Owen ShinDecember 5, 2023

Buying gifts for finicky teens and young adults is a difficult task!  But one thing you can count on is that all things Korean are very cool right now. Also, most teens, including teen boys, care as much about skincare as any teen girl. Check out our top picks that are sure to delight all…

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Korean Chefs Break Through Fine Dining’s Power 50

Food StoriesBy Sarah PaikDecember 1, 2023

Robb Report’s Most Powerful People in Fine Dining Making remarkable headway in the high-end culinary world, seven Korean American chefs and restaurateurs are featured in Robb Report’s Power 50 in American Fine Dining. That number represents over 10 percent of the people considered to be the most impactful by their peers in the industry. Every…

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