The only riverside temple in South Korea, Shilleuksa is a sacred pilgrimage site and a repository of seven Treasures. A 500-year-old aromatic juniper tree and a 600-year-old ginkgo tree stand …

Feb 1, 2024 · Judging from the stuff I’ve seen online, there are people out there that genuinely believe the average Korean is constantly bleaching their skin to look paler and that without it …

I rarely hear anyone besides k-pop fans overrate South Korea. Everyone I told about my travels seemed interested in Japan, but asked me "Why South Korea? What can you see there?"

However, Korea has always stood out as a place that the expat community is overwhelmingly negative. People tend to let their opinion be known more often and more vocally when that …

Jan 20, 2025 · It’s undeniable that South Korean culture is gaining significant influence throughout Asia. However, is this necessarily a positive development? What are the real merits of this …

Oct 9, 2023 · Here is a comprehensive review of the pros and cons to help you adjust to life in South Korea. Let’s address some of the advantages of living here: 1. South Korea’s Beauty …

Nov 30, 2024 · On the hour-long bus ride here from Seoul, our tour guide pointed out rows of enormous television studios that produce the K-drama series that have captivated audiences …

Feb 16, 2018 · But what about the subtleties, the stuff sitting just below the surface and not coming forth until after one embeds themselves in the societal structure of South Korea? A …

Ancient capital of Silla during the Three Kingdoms (57 BC-668 AD) and of the Great Silla Kingdom (668 AD-935 AD) for more than 1 000 years, Gyeongju (or Kyongju) meaning “Congratulatory …

Jan 30, 2020 · Many struggling young South Koreans refer to their country as hell, and say they're giving up on love, marriage and kids. But how literal are they being? The answer depends on …

Dec 20, 2024 · The political mess South Korea's Yoon Suk Yeol created is one modern history’s worst self-inflicted economic wounds.

Oct 24, 2016 · The Bulguksa Temple (aka Pulguk-sa Temple or 'Temple of the Buddha Land') was built in the 8th century CE on the wooded slopes of Mt. Tohamsan at the ancient Silla …

Mar 16, 2023 · South Korea has the highest suicide rate and the lowest fertility rate among the 38 OECD member nations. The number of suicides in 2021 rose to 26 per 100,000 from 25.7 in …

Mar 5, 2024 · Living&working in South Korea as expat exploring the annual leave conditions at Korean companies. Personal first-hand experience of the drawbacks to work here.

Dec 6, 2024 · In the space of six hours on Tuesday and Wednesday, Yoon shook the global community of democracies by suspending ordinary law. And for bizarre reasons that politicos …

South Korea has a culture that is obsessed with success. As a result of the culture's obsession with success, there is a harsh stigma around failure and it is a source of anxiety for many. …

Nov 17, 2023 · Korea is great and there a lot to love but what do you dislike about it? What starts to grind your gears after a while. I'll put in mine (bear in mind this is a list for visitors not for …

May 15, 2023 · South Korea finds itself embroiled in an all-out gender war – and it keeps getting worse. The animosity between Korean men and women has reached a point where some …

Feb 18, 2025 · Beyond Vietnam, South Korea has actively participated in UN peacekeeping missions in Somalia, East Timor, Lebanon, South Sudan, Iraq and Afghanistan, among others. …

5 days ago · South Korea's impeached president has been released from detention after a court in Seoul overturned his arrest on technical grounds. Yoon Suk Yeol walked free on Saturday …