Tag: culture
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The Extraordinary World of Korean Baskin-Robbins
Baskin-Robbins always takes me back to childhood. I have so many memories of going to Baskin-Robbins with my family, whether it be a post-dinner treat or a pick-me-up after a sad event. When I first moved from Seoul to Dubai, I was shocked to learn that the ice cream flavours differed between the two countries.…
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S.Coups Birthday Cafe Event
“You know without you I’m so lonely, when you’re not here 911 calling”… Ever since I went to S.Coups’s birthday cafe event, SEVENTEEN’s song “Darling” has been stuck in my head all day. For those of you who are unfamiliar with S.Coups, he is the leader of the Kpop boy group SEVENTEEN. In Korea, fans…
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Exploring HYBE Insight
Korea is very well known for its huge entertainment industry. There are many big-name entertainment labels, such as JYP Entertainment, YG Entertainment, and SM Entertainment. Among these labels is HYBE Entertainment. HYBE is a merged company that consists of the labels BigHit Music, BELIFT Lab, Pledis Entertainment, KOZ Entertainment, and Source Music. It is home…
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Busan Food Tour
Busan is South Korea’s second largest city, after Seoul. It is a popular tourist attraction known for its beaches, nature reserves, fresh seafood, and mountains. While Seoul is a busy city bustling with transportation and people, Busan in comparison is more relaxed and closer to nature. This makes Busan the perfect place for people both…
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Fun Traditional Korean Games
In every culture, there is a variety of traditional games played throughout childhood, and even as adults. I have countless memories of playing traditional Korean games as a kid with my family and friends. While the games themselves are simple, it is the experience of playing them with your loved ones that makes them so…
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Cooking With KCC: Korean Temple Food
One of my favourite cuisines is Korean cuisine. I might be a bit biased, being of Korean origin, but Korean food is simply one of the best cuisines out there. There are many different components incorporated into one dish, and you can see and taste all the love and effort that went into creating a…
Yuri Choi 