On April 22, the Korean government announced its final decision to salvage, in one piece, the Sewol ferry, which capsized on April 16, 2014, taking the lives of over 300. Currently, the vessel is sitting at a depth of 44 meters, with its left side to the ocean floor. Taking into account various factors such… Continue reading Korean Government Officially Announces Plan to Salvage Sunken Sewol Ferry
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Foreign Spouses Can Be Denied Entry into Korea Based on Korean Language Skills
New attention is being given to a recently amended law that can prevent foreign spouses from entering Korea after a man killed the owner of an international marriage matchmaking service by setting fire to his business. The incident occurred on March 27 when a man in his 60s, in a fit of anger after his… Continue reading Foreign Spouses Can Be Denied Entry into Korea Based on Korean Language Skills
The Price Paid to Fit In in Elementary Schools in Korea?
Backpacks are all the rage in South Korea, specifically for students. Even elementary school students. If you’ve heard all the hullabaloo about education in South Korea and the costs of the socially compulsory private lessons to go along with public school education, add some more to the list: backpacks going for up to 700,000 KRW… Continue reading The Price Paid to Fit In in Elementary Schools in Korea?
11 Pink-tastic Reasons to Attend the Jinhae Cherry Blossom Festival
For an all-too-brief two-week period, cherry blossoms burst into full bloom to mark the beginning of spring throughout East Asia. In Korea, you can enjoy cherry blossom season just about anywhere, but definitely the most famous and no-holds-barred place to celebrate is the Jinhae Cherry Blossom Festival. Jinhae is a port city located about an hour’s drive from… Continue reading 11 Pink-tastic Reasons to Attend the Jinhae Cherry Blossom Festival
Watch This Korean CF That Actually Has an Inspiring Message For You, Not Just Pretty Celebrities
Normally, I can’t wait to skip the ad in front of a YouTube video I want to watch. Loud, flashy, and selling things I don’t care about, I wait impatiently for those five seconds of the CF to pass so I can press “Skip.” But recently, an ad caught my eye, grabbed my attention, and… Continue reading Watch This Korean CF That Actually Has an Inspiring Message For You, Not Just Pretty Celebrities
Production of Wildly Popular Honey Butter Chips to Increase Within a Year
Looks like Honey Butter Chips are here to stay. The popular snack from Haitai will soon see an increase in production. The confectionary company revealed on April 8 that in an agreement with its joint producer for the chips, Japan’s Calbee, it will be building another factory to produce the highly demanded chips. The factory will be… Continue reading Production of Wildly Popular Honey Butter Chips to Increase Within a Year
The Absolute Best of April Fools’ in Korean Schools
Ahh April Fools’ Day. In Korea, it’s called Man Woo Jeol (만우절 –萬愚節), which translates to “very foolish holiday.” A day when everything from tiny lies to faked deaths is, in the end, forgivable. Within reason. Specifically in schools in Korea, it’s a time of teamwork and solidarity. One does not simply prank without the… Continue reading The Absolute Best of April Fools’ in Korean Schools
Employees of Korean Game Company Nexon Dress Up as Game Characters for April Fools’ Day
Game developing and publishing company Nexon showed how a game company celebrates April Fool’s Day with style. Founded in Seoul in 1994 with a long list of popular games, employees had many choices for costumes. Some employees dressed up as various characters and provided a visual delight for fans. While April Fools’ Day has not… Continue reading Employees of Korean Game Company Nexon Dress Up as Game Characters for April Fools’ Day
Korean National Police Agency Places Strict Charges Against April Fools’ Prank Calls
The National Police Agency has decided to act sternly against April Fools’ pranks due to the sudden flood of prank calls solely on this day, making it hard for the police force to carry out their duties. On March 31, the day before April 1, they announced that they will press charges against those who pull April… Continue reading Korean National Police Agency Places Strict Charges Against April Fools’ Prank Calls
12 Totally Instagram-Worthy Desserts In Korea That You Have To Eat (And Photograph)
(Instagram: n_duck__) Incredibly cute cakes, colorful macarons, and nicely-shaped chocolates can be found all throughout Korea, where even the ice cream cakes at your corner Baskin Robbins are seriously adorable. But in the age of Instagram, the bar is set high to find the most unique, photogenic, and extra-fancy dessert out there. From Seoul to Jeju, we’re… Continue reading 12 Totally Instagram-Worthy Desserts In Korea That You Have To Eat (And Photograph)