Korean culture -

Kimchi (김치): A Guide to Korea’s Many Kimchi Varieties

Many people picture kimchi as spicy red cabbage. That is the best-known kind, but kimchi is much more than one dish. It is a family of Korean vegetable dishes with…

JIN 2026-08-21

Featured Food Food Culture

Free Korean Side Dishes (Banchan) Refills at Restaurants

At many Korean restaurants, water, basic banchan (반찬), and additional vegetables are provided without an extra charge. Common refillable sides include kimchi, kkakdugi (깍두기, cubed radish kimchi), bean sprouts, pickled…

JIN 2026-08-20

Korean Lifestyle

Understanding Korea’s “Ppalli-Ppalli” Culture – Why Everything Seems to Move So Quickly in Korea?

One of the first Korean expressions many foreign visitors learn is “ppalli-ppalli” (빨리빨리), which means “quickly, quickly” or “hurry up.” In Korea, saying a word twice often adds emphasis, so…

Min 2026-08-17

Jeju Region

Geumneung (금능) Beach: A Quiet Jeju Shore of White Sand, Shallow Water, and Biyangdo Views

Geumneung Beach is one of the most beautiful beaches on the western side of Jeju Island. Its official name is often written as Geumneung Eutteumwon (으뜸원) Beach, and it is…

Min 2026-08-10

Region

A Guide to Korea by Region: Provinces, Metropolitan Cities, and Local Identity

South Korea may look small on the map, but it is full of regional variety. Many first-time visitors imagine Korea through Seoul, K-pop, street food, palaces, cafes, and high-speed trains.…

Min 2026-07-23