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The best South Korea travel apps
Trips to South Korea may be a little daunting, especially if it’s your first time! But don’t panic — here are the apps you’ll need during your visit.
WayV chooses your next book
If you have a favourite member of the SM Entertainment NCT Chinese sub-unit, WayV, (it’s a tough decision, we know) then we have the perfect book for your TBR list based on your choice!
Rating K-Pop idol book recommendations
Whether they’ve been spotted carrying their latest read at an airport or have personally recommended books to fans through interviews, idols have helped to make reading cool again!
Holiday like your favourite K-Pop group
Planning on a getaway? Here are the locations you should travel to, inspired by your favourite K-Pop groups.
‘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.
Must-try vegetarian Korean dishes
There are plenty of plant-based Korean dishes waiting to be tried, and they’re usually packed with flavour.
[Book Review] ‘Kim Jiyoung, Born 1982’
Kim Jiyoung, Born 1982 has sold over a million copies worldwide, but what is the Cho Nam-joo novel about, and does it make for a good read?
How to learn Korean
Looking to start learning Korean? Here are some of the best textbooks, apps, and online sites to help you get started.
Mixsoon’s best K-beauty products
“Healthy skin starts with good ingredients'' – that’s the motto of this Korean skincare company which boasts the very best high-quality raw ingredients.
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?
Your Korean ‘to-be-read’ list
You may already be familiar with the terms Bookstagram and BookTok, which reading communities have cultivated on social media platforms such as Instagram and TikTok.
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…