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South Korea Extends Lifted Indoor Mask Mandate to Public Transportation; Effective March 20th

top of this, there have been no new mutations detected, so the KDCA has deemed it safe enough to lift the requirement. That being said, it is still highly recommended to wear a mask on public transpor...

2023 Spring Hairstyle Trends

it can be done in so many ways! A popular way to do this look is to tie the hair back into a mid or high bun/ponytail and have long braided strands frame the side of the face. BLACKPINK's Jennie has b...

Complete List Of 2023 Netflix K-dramas and TV Shows

Number of Episodes: 10 Episodes 4) Release Date: March 3rd Cast: N/A Genre: Docuseries, True Crime Number of Episodes: 8 Episodes 5) Release Date: March 10th Cast: Song Hyekyo, Lee Dohyun, Lim Jiyeon,...

Olive Young Recommendations | 2023 Winter & Spring Edition

the latest addition and has been blowing up for how cute the packaging is! It comes with 4 adorable cat-themed epoxy stickers that you can decorate the case with, and the cushion puff is in the shape ...

Must-Visit Cherry Blossom Spots in Seoul

blooming season, and it is one of the most popular festivals in Seoul. It is so much fun to watch the cherry blossoms bloom against the backdrop of Lotte World and we guarantee that you will feel as t...

BTS X McDonald's Newest Collaboration: BT21 Figurines

launch seven super cute figurines! As fans may know, BT21 is a set of cartoon characters designed by BTS themselves in collaboration with Line Friends. Want to check out the limited edition McDonald's...

Korean Celebrities Who Have Donated to the Victims of the Türkiye/Syria Earthquake

organizations, hoping that their money could help the surviving victims get through these hard times. NewJeans, the popular Korean girl group taking the internet by storm, has donated 200 million KRW ...

How to Spend Your Valentine's Day in Seoul ft. the Most Romantic Spots in Seoul

off the perfect romantic atmosphere that adds that additional lust to the air. The love locks and the many love-themed photo spots can be the blame, I mean reason, for the abundance of couples at N Se...

February Recommendations | What to do in Seoul in February

their way to the tourist-heavy neighborhood to make their exchanges. However, if you don't plan on starting off your trip in Myeongdong, you can always get your money at the airport! The problem is, g...

Winter Travel Bucket List 2023 Edition

It's an outdoor park and the signature pine trees and ginkgo trees are nearly barren. But did you know that Nami Island is most famous for being featured in the OG K-drama, Winter Sonata? The park is ...

Seoul Subway Transfer Music to Change for the First Time in 14 Years

14 years. You can listen to 'Eolssiguya' in the video below! 'Pungnyeon', meaning a 'year of good harvest', is based on a traditional song originating in the Gyeonggi-do area, and has a light-hearted ...

BLACKPINK Confirmed As 1st K-Pop Artist To Headline Coachella

isn't BLACKPINK's first time at Coachella, as they performed at the festival back in 2019 and absolutely killed it. Check out one of their performances below! Many other famous K-Pop artists have also...

When Is Peak Foliage Season 2022?

The above are the dates on which fall foliage starts in each mountain in Korea. The dates in red are when it is most vibrant. The first to start changing colors on September 29th is Seorak Mountain, a...

Locals' Guide To K-Pop Idol Locations

Anyone who watched Treasure Map episode 51 would recognize this cafe, Nudake Haus Dosan. Inside, you can also shop for eyewear and beauty products at Gentle Monster and tamburins. This place, which ha...

Changes Regarding Entry to Korea From 7/25

time, travelers and those entering the country were required to take a PCR test within three days upon arrival. However, these measures will be tightened and the new regulation will be within one day ...

Korea to Start Issuing Short-Term Travel Visas from June 1

on June 1st. As of May 2022, there is no announcement in regards to countries labeled Level 2. Multiple-entry for long-term visa holders has also been returned as well. Prior to the pandemic, those wi...

Visa Waiver for Tourists Arriving to Korea through Jeju and YangYang Airport Starting June 1st!

Covid-19 pandemic has taken place. Jeju International Airport is almost fully open to nearly all countries except for 24 named by the Minister of Justice (Iran, Cuba, Nepal, Syria, Palestine, Pakistan...

Korea Vaccine Pass & Social Distancing Measures (Updated: 2022.05.02)

been lifted in Korea. There are no limits on the number of people that can gather and the curfew for businesses and multi-use facilities is no longer valid. However, masks are still required indoors s...

South Korea Lifts Outdoor Mask Mandates, Effective Next Week

as sports events, concerts, or rallies if there are more than 50 people are gathered. This news was announced by Prime Minister Kim Boo-Kyum on Friday April, 29th at a COVID-19 Response Meeting and is...

Spring 2022 Limited Edition Spring Items

touch! Source: Starbucks Korea Lastly, Starbucks has released a whole line of merchandise including tumblers, mugs, teapots, and water bottles. There are two different styles that have been released w...

Fully-Vaccinated Travelers are Exempt from 7 Day Quarantine (Updated 3/11/2022)

vaccination has passed 14 days and within 180 days and to those who have received their third dose. However, those that do not fall under this category will still need to undergo quarantine for 7 days...

Starbucks 2022 White Day Collection

SS Love In Paris Elma Tumbler 473ml Source: Price: 33,000 KRW This 473ml stainless steel tumbler is a decorated with hearts and is the perfect gift to express your love on White Day. This tumbler has ...

Quiz | Can You Name These K-Dramas?

friends for around 20 years. 2. HOMETOWN CHA-CHA-CHA (갯마을 차차차) This scene of the first meeting between the protagonists, Yoon Hye-jin and Hong Du-sik, is from . This heart-warming romance series about...

Quiz | Guess The Meaning Of Korean Vocabulary Words

2) Detective 3) Soldier 6. 강아지(GANG-A-JI) 1) Koala 2) Dog 3) Cat 7. 반장 (BAN-JANG) Hint: What was Hong Doo-sik's role in Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha? Source: 1) Homework 2) Teacher 3) Class president 8. 이별 (I...