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How to Use Public Trash Bins in Korea
If you buy a coffee, eat a snack, or pick up a takeaway meal while walking around South Korea, you may notice something unexpected: public trash bins can be surprisingly…
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Korean Water Purifiers: Why Are They So Common in Korea?
If you visit Korea, you will quickly notice something unusual in many Korean homes, offices, hotels, and public buildings: a water purifier. In Korean, a water purifier is called 정수기…
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Samiljeol (삼일절): What Korea’s March 1 Movement Day Actually Marks
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Gwangbokjeol (광복절): What Korea’s Liberation Day Actually Marks on August 15
In one line: On August 15 every year, Korea marks Gwangbokjeol (광복절) — the day in 1945 that Japanese colonial rule ended after 35 years. It is one of Korea's five national holidays,…
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10 Korean Restaurant Tips Every First-Time Visitor Should Know
You landed in Korea, you're hungry, and that neon-lit restaurant looks incredible. But Korean tables come with a few unwritten rules that nobody tells tourists in advance. Get these right,…