CISK note: As always, ‘Random Pictures’ posts show off some interesting / quirky pictures that didn’t fit in any other post. The majority of these were taken around Seoul or nearby ...
Edited by Flash Parker in collaboration with the Seoul Photo Club, the moniker ’Seoul Metro Project’ is slightly vague, yet perfectly appropriate. 100 years from now (assuming future computers can re...
A reader writes in: Hi! Just found out your blog and really liking it. I thought I would ask you some questions regarding your thoughts of Busan, Daegu and Seoul. I’ll probably go on a trip to ...
Where life moves at the speed of turtles made of stone. Let’s start off by calling this place remote – from the nearest train station, it’s a 50-60 minute bus ride. Planning to visi...
A reader writes in: Hey,I’m presently looking for my first EFL job in Korea and have a question a about a CV. Everything in my CV is solid, I’m well qualified and have some relevant exper...
It’s a hike – but it’s worth it. The Yeosu area may well be a very different place later this year, as the Yeosu EXPO finishes construction and gets underway in May 2012. As it stan...
Author’s note: rest assured, this is NOT turning into a food blog. Having recently moved into the nearby Haebangchon area, it’s much easier to explore the international flavors that exist...
Beyond the obvious misspelling, what else are you doing in the restroom? (Yes, I can guess it’s designed for the handicapped, the elderly, and for families, but ‘purpose’ implies a ...
The date in the title is intentional – these things age quickly. Do a search for ‘Korean packing list’ and you’ll find thousands of results. There’s plenty of good inten...
Poll results for December 2011: Complete the sentence: I live in…? (Readers in Korea – select the most appropriate one) a work-provided apartment by myself (48%, 55 Votes) a place I rent ...
A mall is a mall is a mall, whether it’s in Seoul or Istanbul. Opened in late August 2011, the newest mall in Seoul feels as modern as you’d expect. Start with futuristic architecture, a ...
The problem starts in the title and doesn’t stop being hilarious: Frist Floor (1F) A Pldege of an lexy hair’s Happy Stylist Here, I, as a happy stylist to make my customers, colleagues an...
It’s over now – but it was still fun. The Seoul Design Festival – not to be confused with the Seoul Design Fair. Pay the 7,000 won admission fee, enjoy the disco ball at the front e...
Crashing - everybody eventually does it. Coming to Seoul to party is fun. Trying to find a place to crash afterwards is not. Presuming you haven’t already arranged to stay at a friend’s h...
The Itaewon music scene just got more interesting. Rocky Mountain Tavern’s Battle of the Bands continues to impress. While I went to parts of the preliminary rounds, I broke out the camera for ...
CISK note: a version of this article first appeared as a guest post on Gone Seoul Searching. Pronounce it ‘low-tay’. A number of areas around Seoul get gussied up for the holidays, and t...
It’s a fairly rare expat in Korea who can claim twenty-plus years in Korea. Jeffrey Miller is one of those guys, of course, and his first-person perspective on Korea’s history since 1990 ...
Some things in Korea haven’t changed much in the past three decades. Here is Korea, 1970KHz (여기는 대한민국 1970KHz) is a look into Korea from the 1970′s. While far from comprehensive, it’...
CISK note: this guest post about reverse culture shock comes from Marie Webb, the blogger behind goneseoulsearching.com. Check out her blog for more insights on travel and life in Korea, even as she&...
Author’s note: ‘Life in Korea’ posts are aimed at the newer expats in Korea. If you have a more experienced perspective to offer, please feel free to share in the comments! HWP R...
Poll results for November 2011: How long did it take you to learn hangeul (e.g. read it without help?) – readers in Korea only. Learned it before I landed (29%, 44 Votes) I’m STILL trying...
It’s sometimes hard to tell truth from myth when looking at a job (and country) from across an ocean. If your research / due diligence has brought any of these doubts to mind, it’s time t...
Author’s note: There’s bound to be updates to this month’s events – keep checking back for more information and new events! If you have an event you’d like to plu...
Signing a one-year contract to teach English sounds like a long time, but it’ll fly by once you arrive. It’s also easy to stay within your comfort zone and not venture out to see what Kor...
It’s so much easier to reach now. Since the opening of the Shinbundang line, the Yangjae Citizen’s Forest has gotten that much easier to reach from the rest of Seoul. I was here a couple ...
CISK note: this guest post comes to you from a group of fellow travelers. Simon Phillips is one of the men behind a project called In the Footsteps on Wonhyo, and is an expert hiker and photographer....
Sexy girls + fancy costumes = a night of fun in Seoul. The MC of the night – Shanty Panty – making sure the sizable crowd is paying attention. Every so often, the expats of the White Lies...
Off the beaten path, but not too far. EDITED 23 Nov 2011 to correct a mistake in the order of Buddhas (HT to Dale in the comments). The area of Bundang is new, fairly easy to get around, and an exce...
Author’s note: I was invited to write a piece for an expat blog section in the always excellent Seoul Writers Anthology. The section ended up not getting used, so here is my contribution. Check...
The third time around, it’s still plenty of fun. As with previous lantern festivals, the crowd was borderline overwhelming – especially on a Saturday night. Thankfully, this year featured...
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