Autumn is a beautiful season in Seoul, when the city is painted with vibrant colours of red, orange and yellow. The crisp air and the falling leaves create a romantic atmosphere that attracts many visitors and locals alike. Autumn in Korea lasts from September to November. During this time, the weather is cool and clear, it is also a great time to enjoy various festivals, activities, and foods that celebrate the harvest and nature. If you are looking for some places to enjoy the autumn scenery in Seoul, here are our top 5 recommendations. 1. Namsan Park 남산공원 (Photo by I ︎ ME under CC BY-SA) Na ..read more

If you love fireworks, you’re in luck. Korea has some of the most spectacular fireworks festivals in the world, and they’re happening soon. In this blog post, we’ll introduce you to three of them: the Seoul International Fireworks Festival, the Busan Fireworks Festival, and the Pohang International Fireworks Festival. These events are not only dazzling displays of pyrotechnics but also cultural celebrations that showcase the beauty and diversity of Korea. Read on to find out more about these amazing fireworks festivals and how to enjoy them. 1) Seoul International Fireworks Festival One of the ..read more

These days, we all have subscriptions to almost everything, but did you know, that you can subscribe to get Korean snacks? Introducing Seoulbox, a service that aims to bring Korea to your doorstep, wherever you are around the world. Seoulbox will send you a box of authentic Korean snacks or merch every month! Seoulbox sent us one of their best boxes to review, their Seoulbox Signature, and today, we will be bringing you along to experience the unboxing of one of Seoulbox’s subscription boxes. FIRST IMPRESSIONS We really loved the design and build of the box! The bright colors stood out and th ..read more

If you are a fan of the Korean variety show ‘Running Man’, then you might have heard of the Running Man Thematic Experience Center. It is a place where you can play different games at various stations to earn what they call R points. Currently, there are two centres in Korea: Seoul branch and Busan branch. We went to the one in Busan for this review. Running Man Experience Centre Busan Ticketing Area By the way, grab your tickets online at a cheaper rate on Klook (You are welcome). Once you are at the ticketing area, you will be instructed to wear electronically-tagged rubber bands around your ..read more

Tourist travel to South Korea has opened up! If you are planning a leisure trip to South Korea, there are some things you need to prepare or take note of. This article will highlight all South Korea entry requirements you need to know before flying. BEFORE DEPARTURE 1) Vaccination Status As of 8th June 2022, there is no requirement for you to be vaccinated to enter South Korea quarantine-free. 2) K-ETA/Visa to enter South Korea Depending on your nationality, you either can enter South Korea visa-free OR need to apply for a valid tourist visa. First, check if you can enter South Korea visa-free ..read more

Fireworks displays are spectacular sights. If you like seeing fireworks, you should not miss these 3 international fireworks festivals in Korea that take place almost every year! A few festivals were cancelled due to the pandemic but we can expect a return of such events this year. 1) Seoul International Fireworks Festival One of the biggest fireworks festivals in the country This fireworks festival in Seoul is one of the largest scale festivals in the country. This event attracts a huge crowd of about 1 million people to Yeouido Park and even more people to the surrounding areas. The authorit ..read more

The Hangang Summer Festival 2022 will kick off this week, starting on 29 July 2022. This event is the first physical Summer Festival in 3 years after it was called off in 2020 and held online last year due to the pandemic. All location links provided below are event-specific. Here are some events that you can look forward to this year: Hangang PET Boat Race DATE AND TIME: 6th Aug 2022, 9am to 6pm LOCATION: Jamsil Hangang Park HOW TO JOIN: Seoul Public Service Reservation FEES: 20,000 won per team King Canoe Tour on the Hangang River DATE AND TIME: 29 Jul 2022 to 15 Aug 2022, 7pm to 10pm LOCA ..read more

Nami Island is one of the most popular attractions in South Korea. One big reason for its popularity is due to it being a filming location for a 2002 hit Korean Drama, ‘Winter Sonata’. Despite the fact that the drama was released a few decades ago, people still go to Nami Island to explore and heal. There must be something about the place that attracts visitors to go there. Naver Maps estimated the travelling time by public transport to be 1 hour 27 minutes. Nami Island is located about a 1 hour 30 minutes drive away from Seoul Station and while it is still accessible via public transport, it ..read more

Here is the June 2022 edition of Korean Go Go’s Top 10 On Repeat Kpop songs! Click here to listen to this playlist on Spotify. The post [VIDEO] Top 10 On Repeat Kpop Songs appeared first on Korean Go Go ..read more

Did you know that drones can be used not just for videography but also to create a light show? Come to Busan’s Gwangalli Beach to see more than 300 drones fitted with colourful lights fly in harmony to create images in the sky every Saturday night! Gwangalli Drone Show Schedule Time: Every Saturday, 8pm & 10pm (Mar to Sep) ⎸ 7pm & 9pm (Oct to Feb) Location: Gwangalli Beach, Busan Duration: Approx. 10mins Fee: FREE! They do light shows based on different themes like ‘Magic’ or ‘Racing Drone’. They even did a light show based on the popular Netflix series ‘Squid Game’ in 2021! Do take n ..read more