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May 24, 2013

Good ol’ rock ‘n’ roll. It comes in many forms, but one sound that’s making waves from Korea is kimchibilly. Never heard of it? It’s not entirely new but it’s not entirely old either. Kimchibilly is a foot-stompin’,…

Friends pose for photos on the Gyeonghwa railway in Jinhae

Korea in Bloom: Where to See the Cherry Blossoms

April 5, 2013, No comments

Spring is here! It seems like everyone’s headed outside to shake off the winter blues and to celebrate the change in weather. One of the most highly ...

Psy has not yet made a statement on the honor.

Seoul to get name change

April 1, 2013, No comments

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 ...

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Incheon’s Yonggung Temple

March 26, 2013, No comments

This month, Featured Writer Steve Miller has been showcasing Incheon, the port of entry for many when coming to Korea. In fact, many do so by passing ...

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    Wolmido: Fun For All
    March 19, 2013, No comments

    This month, Featured Writer Steve Miller is taking a closer look at one of Korea’s most often overlooked destinations: Incheon. While the area is filled with rich history, with several museums dedicated to the past,…

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    Incheon’s Famous Chinatown
    March 12, 2013, No comments

    This month featured writer Steve Miller is taking a closer look at Incheon, Korea’s third largest city and home to almost three million souls. Last week he introduced The Incheon Landing Operation Memorial Hall and…

  • 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?…