Korea has been one of the most loved tourist destinations by the people all over the world. The tourist attractions for one in Korea are ample and provide one with all kinds of fun and pleasurable activities to attain total leisure and an optimum level of enjoyment of one's holiday. Though there are many available options as tourist spot that are fun to visit and have pure luxury and joy, all the individual ...

Seoul Best 71 is an Android App for anyone who wants to explore Seoul. This App helps you plan your visit in Seoul. If you are visiting Seoul for the first time then let this app be your guide for the best places to visit in Seoul. Even if you have been staying in Seoul for quite some time, you can use this app to track the places you have visited and check if you have missed out on anything. For someone wh ...

The past few days I have spent my time developing this app on Korean culture and learning Android at the same time. Developing this app has been a challenging and a fruitful experience for me. Finally I have managed to upload it on Google Play. I request you to download this app on your android device and experience it, rate it and review it on Google Play. Since this is my first attempt at developing the a ...

Today, hanbok is worn mostly on special occasions, and is divided into categories based on its function. These include, but are not limited to, weddings, 61st birthdays, first birthdays and holidays. The various kinds of hanbok are classified according to the social status, class, gender, and age of those who wear them. Myeongeol Hanbok Koreans traditionally show their respect to their parents early in the ...

The dietary culture of the Buddhist faith has always had an important place within Korea. ‘Temple food’ has been part of the nation’s culinary history since the first century A.D. and is still hugely influential. The term refers to the food that is eaten daily at Buddhist places of worship and is vegan in accordance with the doctrine that all life is sacred. As well as being eaten at temples, it is also ava ...

Spring is perhaps the best time of year to visit Korea. Not only is a time when the cold wind of winter has disappeared and the warm air arrives, but also it is a time of great beauty. As the blossoms appear on the trees the country is filled with a myriad of wondrous colors, and this season of beauty is widely celebrated with some of Korea's most illustrious festivals. Spring is a popular time to come to K ...

If you have seen the first episode of  the Korean Drama, Advertising Genius, Lee Tae Baek, you would recognize the ad below of the standing car. The ad was originally created by the real life Advertising Genius from Korea, Jeseok Yi, for Hyundai Motors and it is said that this drama, Advertising Genius - Lee Tae Baek  is loosely based on his life. [caption id="attachment_6639" align="aligncenter" width="403 ...

Korea’s food is traditionally vegan; for centuries, the main food of the Korean diet has been a rice served with side dishes (or banchans, as they are locally known) of vegetables. The diet of Koreans has often been associated with that of the Korean Buddhist monk and, although meat has gradually found its way into modern culture due to the country’s developing economy, non-animal produce remains at the for ...

If your interest in Korean Culture and Entertainment (Hallyu - Korean Wave) lies beyond watching Korean Dramas and K-POP videos and if you seriously interested in building a career in the Korean Entertainment industry then doing an MBA in Korean Culture from Hallyu Graduate School would be your first stepping stone towards the realization of your Korean Dream. [caption id="attachment_6564" align="aligncente ...

While I read this article on married couples doing US taxes while abroad I found it didn't apply to me completely as my spouse is not a US citizen. And while they provided links and great information, I've been unsettled to do my own taxes as I really didn't want to end up on the naughty list of the IRS especially as we were getting ready for my wife's US visa. And there seems to be a lot of misinformation ...

The Indians In Korea (IIK) celebrated the festival of lights Diwali on a grand scale in the auditorium of Balcanto Art Center “The University of Suwon” on November 11 2012.  It was both a modern and traditional celebration and entertainment for families, students, and community members.  IIK Diwali Dhamaka showcased the significance and meaning of Diwali to an audience of more than 500, which included a col ...