What to See, Eat and Do in Korea (and Beyond)
January is a the heart of winter in Korea so expect subzero temperatures for the majority of the month. We get a few days of snow throughout the country, but that shouldn’t stop you from enjoying all the activities the country has to offer.
New Years Eve is a big deal in Korea and there are plenty of places to countdown to the new year. We’ve got our shortlist here, so take your pick!
There are three Christmas markets in Seoul that run the full length of December, but the most popular one is definitely the Lotte Christmas Market at the Lotte World Mall.
Winter in Seoul means festivals, street food and many, many layers. But even though the threat of frostbite is ever-present, there’s so much to do and see in the city of lights. Here are our favorite activities and events in Seoul, South Korea.
Lotte’s Christmas Market is back at the Lotte World Mall square and, this year, there’s a pretty big focus on food with a large number booths set up.
Let’s get straight to it. Here’s everything we ate at the Lotte Christmas Market in Seoul.
The Hyundai hosts a massive Christmas pop-up every year and 2024 is no different! To follow up last year’s H Village, The Hyundai is hosting a festive circus themed holiday market this year, Le Grand Theatre. And spoiler, it is quite the spectacle.
My mom recently came by for a visit and she loves food almost as much as I do. So as a fun and easy one day itinerary, I prepared a mini tour of 6 of my favorite snack spots for her to try. If you’re looking for some food inspo for your next Korea trip, here’s a great place to start. Let’s go!
There’s nothing quite like digging into cuts of smoked turkey while the Christmas tree lights sparkle and your family struggles…
Back when they were still trainees in Sinsadong, BTS was known for visiting one restaurant above all others. Fast forward to today and Yoojung Sikdang (유정식당) is one of the most famous hole-in-the-wall restaurants in Seoul. Located just a few blocks away from the old Big Hit Entertainment building, this is where the members of BTS used to frequently eat during their trainee and rookie days, sometimes up to 3 times a day.
‘Tis the season! If you thought Seoul’s winter nights couldn’t get brighter, think again. We’re about to see an onslaught…
It is officially winter in Korea which means it’s going to be cold. Snow isn’t always guaranteed, but sub-zero temperature and chilly nights are. So we’ve got tips to keep you warm and your holidays bright this December!
If you’re going to be in Seoul this December or January, then the Seoul Lantern Festival definitely one spot we’d…
