Tag: korea
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Must-Try Bingsus In Seoul
Bingsu is a traditional Korean dessert. This traditional dessert was enjoyed by the high officials back in the Joseon dynasty. It was originally made up of shaved ice topped with red bean, tteok (Korean rice cake), and ground nut powder. Today, bingsu comes in many different forms. Most are now made with shaved milk instead…
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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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Dr. Jart: Skincare Fairy
Skincare is often overlooked, something treated as boring and basic. However, I cannot stress enough the importance of it. Our skin makes up the foundation of our face, the base layer that stays with us for life. Everyone’s skin type is different, ranging from dry to oily. It is crucial to find products that work…
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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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An Intro to K-R&B
These days, everyone seems to know K-Pop stars such as BTS, Blackpink, and Twice. K-Pop has been getting rapid attention in the Western world and has grown in popularity over the past few years. Because of K-Pop’s fame, many people have the misconception that K-Pop makes up Korea’s entire music industry. In reality, there are…
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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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Popular Places to See Cherry Blossoms in Korea
With spring slowly transitioning into summer in Korea, it is the last chance to see the cherry blossoms before they are gone. With Korea having lifted some travel quarantine restrictions, this time of the year is the perfect time to go visit Korea. The weather is sunny and warm, but not too hot. Also, as…
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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 