This is part of SEOULSHARE STORIES, an interview series on the people of SeoulShare Part A : Personal background Jeanyi and Irene spoke on May 28th about her journey to…
(as of 06/24) So, you’ve heard about the amazing bike paths along the Han River, and want to spend an afternoon tootling along admiring the beautiful waterways, and need to…
In Korea, the potato is a star on its own. One very average evening after work, I was rummaging through the fridge and cabinets, shuffling aside packets of ramen. Looking…
One of the things Seoul is famous for is beauty. K-Beauty is renowned worldwide for its focus on a youthful appearance, clear skin, and a dewy glow. So it's no…
(Updated 4/30/24) WowPass is a brand new card/service that’s just been introduced in Seoul. It claims that you’ll be able to “pay like a local” and that it will “solve…
Getting a tattoo in Korea - from BTS's favourite artist
Driven by the Seoul winter, we went south to spend February in Yeosu city (여수) in Jeollanam-do (South Jeolla Province). We pictured a warm and sunny south sea, eating Jeolla-do’s…
(Updated 4/30/24) “Seoul is not a beautiful city.” I sometimes feel the need to prepare our out-of-town guests for what they’ll encounter when they first arrive in Seoul. Modern Seoul…
How aiming to research locations for a novel led me to discover the vibrant Seoulshare community. Some people join group activities to have fun and meet new people. I, on…
Renting a car in Korea (Updated 4/30/24) Korea is known for its public transportation infrastructure: buses, trains, and subways are incredibly cheap and convenient and allow you to traverse the…