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April 1, 2013

Just when you thought Psy’s hit song “Gangnam Style” had run out of ways to surprise you, the City of Seoul reports that it’s going Gangnam Style. That is, the metropolis is set to rebrand itself…

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Chat with Beauties, uh I meant Bloggers (미.수.다. ring a bell?)

March 29, 2013, No comments

While putting together an article on the top English-language blogs about Korea, I talked to a great deal of people who are not only interested in Kor ...

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Heo Jun, the Legendary Doctor of Joseon

March 27, 2013, No comments

Know any famous doctors? Ask this question to a Korean and most likely the answer you’ll hear is “Heo Jun” (허준). Never mind that he was a ph ...

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10 FAVOURITE London Korean Restaurants

March 25, 2013, No comments

London is an exciting place for Korean food right now. It boasts a vast array of Korean eateries, each with its own personality and niche. We’ve had ...

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    5 Korean Films to Keep Your Festive Spirit High
    January 2, 2013, No comments

    It’s freezing outside so there’s no better time to curl up with a good movie. If you’re bored with every-year repeats or having trouble choosing, look no further; there’s a K-film out there to suit the season,…

  • Architectural icons: Seoul's Deoksugung Royal Palace, and London's Tower Bridge
    Capital comparison: London / Seoul
    December 31, 2012, No comments

    Like many others who love to travel, I have a real affinity with capital cities: the buzz, the excitement, the rich culture and the atmosphere give a revealing snapshot of the capital’s home country. I’m constantly…

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    Looking back – the Korea Blog 2012
    December 27, 2012, No comments

    So 2012 is on its way out. It was quite the eventful year; lots of memorable happenings in Korea and out, and it wasn’t an exception here on the Korea Blog. So what was it like here in 2012? What were the most popular posts?…