Kimchi Reinvented: Modern Korean Food

Kimchi Reinvented: Modern Korean Food

When most people think of Korea (whether they've been there or not) there are always a few things that immediately come to mind: hanbok, BBQ, K-pop, etc. However, no matter…
Beyond Gangnam’s Style

Beyond Gangnam’s Style

UPDATE: A portion of this blog was updated to reflect corrected translations regarding statements made by Shin Yeon Hee as well as correct her title to "Mayor". Chaos broke out…
Ellie House

Ellie House

Korea has become quite well known for its pet cafes, especially among tourists. Dog and cat cafes can be found all over Seoul, but that doesn't mean they are all…
Cat Scratch Fever

Cat Scratch Fever

Now I'm more of a dog person... nothing against cats or anything, but I just like my pets to be a little more attentive and social. I guess I'm just…
My Weathered Seoul

My Weathered Seoul

What I thought was a little rainfall has apparently turned into a downpour, which in turn has transformed into a flooding all throughout Seoul and is now being called the worst rainstorm to hit…
Is there a Dr. in the Café?

Is there a Dr. in the Café?

It doesn't take long for any visitor to find that the culture in Korea thrives on coffee. It's not unlike western culture, but coffee in Korea comes with a little…