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Korean Esports: Everything You Need to Know
Welcome to the exciting world of esports! Here’s everything you need to know about esports in Korea.
Escape to Jeju: Hiking Mt. Hallasan and savouring local flavours
Mt. Hallasan has long been on my bucket list, so I decided to seize the moment and spontaneously book a flight to tick it off my list! Here’s my Jeju travel guide, perfect for your next trip.
It’s T1 time: League of Legends World Finals in London
Whether you’re an old hand in esports, purely an LCK (League Championships Korea) team fan, or just getting started – one name you’ll have heard is T1.
Greedy Scent: Perfume-making experience in Seoul
Head to Greedy Scent in Seoul for a truly unique perfume-making experience.
5 Korean culture shocks
South Korea is a wonderland of technological innovation, phenomenal food, gorgeous wildlife, wonderful people… I could go on forever! But, it can take a bit of adjusting once you initially set foot there.
Suneung: South Korea’s college entrance exam
On the 17th November, Korean high school students test years of dedicated studying in the infamous Suneung – the national college entrance exam. We explore Suneung’s formidable reputation and the lengths students go to pass.
‘Hallyu! The Korean Wave’ at the V&A
Looking for your Korean culture fix? Look no further than Hallyu! The Korean Wave Exhibition at the V&A, South Kensington.
Exploring South Korea’s coffee addiction
These days, the coffee obsession in Korea is more evident than ever before. But where does this obsession come from and where can you find your caffeine hit in the country?
The Korean concept of ‘jeong’
Anyone interested in Korean culture or language will probably be vaguely familiar with the concept of ‘jeong’, but truly understanding its meaning and significance in South Korean society proves harder to achieve through simply reading about it on the internet.
What is the Hallyu Wave?
‘Hanryu’/‘Hallyu’ — ‘Han’ referring to Korea and ‘Ryu’ meaning wave — has come to dominate modern pop culture narratives in the last twenty years. While there is a broad spectrum of what exactly can be defined as part of Hallyu, it can often be boiled down to five main categories…