Korea, Beyond What You Know
If you are flying to Korea from the U.S. or another country and Busan is your final destination, there are several ways to get there from Incheon International Airport. At first, it can feel a little confusing. You may have a connecting flight, a train, an express bus, or another domestic flight to choose from. … Read more
For many travelers, arriving at Incheon International Airport is the real beginning of a trip to Korea. After a long flight, however, there is one practical thing to figure out before the vacation really starts: getting from Incheon Airport to Seoul. Incheon Airport is well connected to Seoul, and travelers have several options. The most … Read more
I visit Korea every year, but this summer, something caught my attention. Around Seoul’s dermatology and Pitite Plastic Surgery clinics, I noticed more foreign visitors than I had seen on previous trips. Walking around Gangnam Station, I saw streets lined with dermatology and plastic surgery clinics. Entire buildings were covered with clinic signs, and some … Read more
I currently live in the U.S., but I have kept my Korean Silson insurance for years. I pay about $26 a month, and over time, I’ve had a few experiences that made me realize how useful this type of insurance can be. One of my smaller claims involved prescription medication and medical expenses totaling around … Read more
Have you ever been swimming at a Korean beach, suddenly felt hungry, and wondered if you could order food delivery without leaving the beach? In Korea, depending on the location and restaurant, you may be able to do exactly that. Food delivery is not simply a service Koreans use when they do not want to … Read more
The first time you look at a Seoul Subway Map, it can seem overwhelming. There are numbered lines, different colors, transfer stations, and hundreds of stops spread across Seoul and the surrounding metropolitan area. But there is good news: you do not need to memorize the entire map to use the Seoul Subway. What makes … Read more
I thought I understood health insurance—until I was the person sitting in front of a hospital bill. For most people, health insurance is something they pay for every month without thinking about it very much. The payment goes through, the insurance card stays in the wallet, and everyday life continues. But that changed for me … Read more
Imagine you’ve just finished your first meal at a Korean restaurant. Then you start wondering: how much should you tip at Korean restaurant? The food was delicious. Your server was friendly. They refilled your water, explained the menu, and made sure everything was going well. Then the bill arrives. You look at the total and … Read more
Imagine sitting down at a Korean barbecue restaurant for the first time. The grill is sizzling right in the middle of the table. A thick piece of samgyeopsal, or Korean pork belly, is slowly turning golden, and the smell of grilled meat is filling the air. You might expect a knife. Instead, Koreans cut meat … Read more
Have you ever looked at a jar of Korean kimchi and wondered how people actually make it at home? If you’ve never made kimchi before, the process might seem a little intimidating. There is cabbage to prepare, vegetables to season, red pepper flakes to mix, and then there is the whole idea of fermentation. But … Read more