The K-Beauty Store That Became a Travel Destination At CJ Olive Young stores in downtown Seoul, it’s not hard to spot foreign tourists browsing the cosmetics aisles. For many of …
Travel & K-Content Tourism
-
Travel & K-Content Tourism
-
Neighborhood Guides
Seoul’s Jongno 3-ga Named the World’s Coolest Neighborhood for 2026
by J. Haanby J. HaanFrom third place in 2021 to the world’s coolest in 2026 Seoul’s Jongno 3-ga has taken the top spot on Time Out’s “World’s Coolest Neighbourhoods of 2026” list. The global …
-
Travel & K-Content Tourism
Seoul’s New K-Drama Exhibition and a Viral Ad Turn Fandom Into Real Trips Across Korea
by J. Haanby J. HaanRevisiting Iconic K-Drama Scenes in Seoul Step into HiKR Ground in Jung-gu, Seoul, and you’re greeted by familiar scenes from globally loved K-dramas like Guardian: The Lonely and Great God, …
-
Tradition & Heritage
A World Connected by Masks: Andong International Mask Dance Festival Opens September 24
by J. Haanby J. Haan27 international performance groups from 23 countries gather in Andong The 2026 Andong International Mask Dance Festival will take place for 11 days from September 24 to October 4 in …
-
Travel & K-Content Tourism
63% of foreign consumers say Korean culture shapes their medical choices
by J. Haanby J. HaanK-culture fans are also thinking about Korean hospitals Nearly 63 percent of consumers living abroad say Korean culture affects their decision to use Korean medical services, and 61.2 percent say …
-
Neighborhood Guides
Ahead of a Short Chuseok, Seoul’s Neighborhood Markets Brace for Their Busiest Days
by J. Haanby J. HaanHoliday Festivities Kicking Off at Huam Market on September 14 Seoul’s Yongsan-gu is getting a head start on the Chuseok rush at Huam Market, starting September 14, ten days before …
-
Travel & K-Content Tourism
Small-Town Korea, Big-Screen Fame: How K-Dramas and Films Are Redrawing the Travel Map
by J. Haanby J. HaanYeongwol: Where Cinematic Scenes Meet Real History Cheongnyeongpo and Jangneung in Yeongwol, Gangwon-do, are tied to the exile and death of King Danjong, the sixth monarch of the Joseon Dynasty. …
-
Tradition & Heritage
Seoul’s Palaces Open for Chuseok: How to Prep for Free Admission to the Four Grand Palaces and Jongmyo Shrine
by J. Haanby J. HaanChoosing to plan your Chuseok palace outing in advance Families visiting Seoul during the 2026 Chuseok holiday might want to plan an outing to the historic palaces, touring Gyeongbokgung, Changdeokgung, …
-
Travel & K-Content Tourism
Tourist Complaints Break Annual Record in Just 7 Months: The Growing Pains of the Tourism Boom
by J. Haanby J. Haan1,753 Complaints in 7 Months, Surpassing Last Year’s Total Between January and July 2026, a total of 1,753 tourism-related complaints were filed across the country. According to data released by …
-
Neighborhood Guides
Ten Minutes Apart in Jamsil: Songridan-gil Goes Quiet While Bangi-dong Fills Up
by J. Haanby J. HaanThe Disappearing Lines of Sunday Afternoon on Songridan-gil On the afternoon of Sunday, August 30, the long queues that once defined Songridan-gil in Seoul’s Songpa District were nowhere to be …
