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😎 YOU in Korea
👇 Click if you're hungry
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From a travel expert. These are the seven hottest destinations to visit in 2026 www.the-independent.com/travel/news-...
I’m a travel expert. These are the seven hottest destinations to visit in 2026
These are the countries tipped to be trendy this year, from Kyrgyzstan to Mallorca
www.the-independent.com
January 30, 2026 at 8:36 AM
From a travel expert. These are the seven hottest destinations to visit in 2026 www.the-independent.com/travel/news-...
Explore the ‘Edge of Korea’: Find hidden gems in Haenam korea.stripes.com/travel/edge-...
Explore the ‘Edge of Korea’: Find hidden gems in Haenam
Haenam is as it is elongated from north to south, taking over an hour to travel from top to bottom.
korea.stripes.com
January 29, 2026 at 3:53 PM
Explore the ‘Edge of Korea’: Find hidden gems in Haenam korea.stripes.com/travel/edge-...
Seoul Cracks Down on Taxi Overcharging of Foreigners with English Receipts and Other Service Improvements - english.seoul.go.kr/seoul-cracks...
Seoul Cracks Down on Taxi Overcharging of Foreigners with English Receipts and Other Service Improvements -
The Seoul Metropolitan Government (SMG) announced that following the launch of Korea’s first “Taxi QR Complaint System” in June 2024, reports filed by foreign passengers surged significantly. From...
english.seoul.go.kr
January 29, 2026 at 8:36 AM
Seoul Cracks Down on Taxi Overcharging of Foreigners with English Receipts and Other Service Improvements - english.seoul.go.kr/seoul-cracks...
Today's K-Gov awkward forced acronym: V.I.T.A.L.I.T.Y.
Read to find out what word salad they used to make this one.
www.mk.co.kr/en/culture/1...
Read to find out what word salad they used to make this one.
www.mk.co.kr/en/culture/1...
'V·I·T·A·L·I·T·Y'. Vitality. This is a keyword released by the Seoul Tourism Foundation as a trend t.. - MK
'V·I·T·A·L·I·T·Y'. Vitality. This is a keyword released by the Seoul Tourism Foundation as a trend this year to achieve 30 million foreign tourists. In particular, the keyword increased precision by…
www.mk.co.kr
January 26, 2026 at 8:36 AM
Today's K-Gov awkward forced acronym: V.I.T.A.L.I.T.Y.
Read to find out what word salad they used to make this one.
www.mk.co.kr/en/culture/1...
Read to find out what word salad they used to make this one.
www.mk.co.kr/en/culture/1...
BTS comeback sparks astronomical hotel price hikes in Busan - The Korea Times www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/s...
BTS comeback sparks astronomical hotel price hikes in Busan - The Korea Times
BTS’ long-awaited full-group comeback concert in Busan is still months away, but hotel prices in the southeastern port city have already hit exorbi...
www.koreatimes.co.kr
January 18, 2026 at 8:36 AM
BTS comeback sparks astronomical hotel price hikes in Busan - The Korea Times www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/s...
NOTE: We love taking you to Mangwon Market at ZenKimchi
Foreign Tourists Dive Into Seoul's Local Markets www.chosun.com/english/nati...
Foreign Tourists Dive Into Seoul's Local Markets www.chosun.com/english/nati...
Foreign Tourists Dive Into Seoul's Local Markets
Foreign Tourists Dive Into Seouls Local Markets Noryangjin, Mangwon Markets See Tourist Surge as Foreigners Seek Authentic Local Experiences
www.chosun.com
January 17, 2026 at 3:53 PM
NOTE: We love taking you to Mangwon Market at ZenKimchi
Foreign Tourists Dive Into Seoul's Local Markets www.chosun.com/english/nati...
Foreign Tourists Dive Into Seoul's Local Markets www.chosun.com/english/nati...
Have you tried this?
South Korea: How a chewy cookie inspired by Dubai chocolate has taken over the nation www.bbc.com/news/article...
South Korea: How a chewy cookie inspired by Dubai chocolate has taken over the nation www.bbc.com/news/article...
South Korea: How a chewy cookie inspired by Dubai chocolate has taken over the nation
Shops are selling hundreds of cookies within minutes as the frenzy sends prices of ingredients surging.
www.bbc.com
January 17, 2026 at 8:36 AM
Have you tried this?
South Korea: How a chewy cookie inspired by Dubai chocolate has taken over the nation www.bbc.com/news/article...
South Korea: How a chewy cookie inspired by Dubai chocolate has taken over the nation www.bbc.com/news/article...
Korean food wasn’t always this spicy. The rise of heat explained www.koreaherald.com/article/1065...
Korean food wasn’t always this spicy. The rise of heat explained
When stress hits at work, Kang Hye-mee’s discipline collapses. The 33-year-old office worker usually eats carefully. Breakfast is a salad, sometimes a protein s
www.koreaherald.com
January 16, 2026 at 3:53 PM
Korean food wasn’t always this spicy. The rise of heat explained www.koreaherald.com/article/1065...
This is what ZenKimchi Experiences has specialized in from the start. No tourist traps. Full immersion in the real Korea.
New travel trend: how everyday Korean life became a tourist attraction www.youtube.com/watch?v=nzch...
New travel trend: how everyday Korean life became a tourist attraction www.youtube.com/watch?v=nzch...
New travel trend: how everyday Korean life became a tourist attraction
관광지가 아닌 일상으로… 한국인처럼 놀자
The trend of experiencing Korea’s everyday life is gaining momentum among foreign tourists in Seoul beyond the search for traditional landmarks.
Visitors are now seeking out…
www.youtube.com
January 16, 2026 at 8:36 AM
This is what ZenKimchi Experiences has specialized in from the start. No tourist traps. Full immersion in the real Korea.
New travel trend: how everyday Korean life became a tourist attraction www.youtube.com/watch?v=nzch...
New travel trend: how everyday Korean life became a tourist attraction www.youtube.com/watch?v=nzch...
Korean codfish stocks declining. But here's a recipe for Korean Codfish Soup 😀 🐟 🍲 www.koreatimes.co.kr/lifestyle/tr...
What's happening to Korea's winter cod? - The Korea Times
A cold water species that thrives in low temperatures, cod typically inhabits the East Sea and migrates south during its winter spawning season. Co...
www.koreatimes.co.kr
January 14, 2026 at 3:53 PM
Korean codfish stocks declining. But here's a recipe for Korean Codfish Soup 😀 🐟 🍲 www.koreatimes.co.kr/lifestyle/tr...
Shake Shack Is Finally Bringing Back the Sandwich We've Been Waiting For www.allrecipes.com/shake-shack-...
January 14, 2026 at 10:01 AM
Shake Shack Is Finally Bringing Back the Sandwich We've Been Waiting For www.allrecipes.com/shake-shack-...
The Newtro Trend goes global. Everyone wants to be a Korean "Molly McButters." K-Granny Vests and K-School Uniforms Lure Foreign Tourists www.chosun.com/english/nati...
K-Granny Vests and K-School Uniforms Lure Foreign Tourists
K-Granny Vests and K-School Uniforms Lure Foreign Tourists K-content and social media drive global craze for Korean everyday wear, blending retro styles with modern trends
www.chosun.com
January 14, 2026 at 8:36 AM
The Newtro Trend goes global. Everyone wants to be a Korean "Molly McButters." K-Granny Vests and K-School Uniforms Lure Foreign Tourists www.chosun.com/english/nati...
This week's awkward forced acronym from the K-Gov: DUALISM www.mk.co.kr/en/culture/1...
DUALISM The Korea Tourism Organization is a key keyword that compressed tourism trends this year. It.. - MK
DUALISM The Korea Tourism Organization is a key keyword that compressed tourism trends this year. It heralds the 'different tourism era' in which conflicting values create new travel experiences.…
www.mk.co.kr
January 13, 2026 at 8:36 AM
This week's awkward forced acronym from the K-Gov: DUALISM www.mk.co.kr/en/culture/1...
How Seoul residents use the city’s parks, according to a new AI study korea.stripes.com/travel/seoul...
How Seoul residents use the city’s parks, according to a new AI study
A new study from the Seoul AI Foundation has analyzed how citizens talk about and experience the city’s parks, and the results show that most people feel positively about them.
korea.stripes.com
January 12, 2026 at 3:53 PM
How Seoul residents use the city’s parks, according to a new AI study korea.stripes.com/travel/seoul...
What do you think about paying W5,000 to visit the National Museum?
Should National Museum of Korea start charging admission again? - The Korea Times www.koreatimes.co.kr/lifestyle/ar...
Should National Museum of Korea start charging admission again? - The Korea Times www.koreatimes.co.kr/lifestyle/ar...
Should National Museum of Korea start charging admission again? - The Korea Times
As the National Museum of Korea (NMK) reached a new milestone in 2025, welcoming more than 6.5 million visitors in a single year, a long-simmering...
www.koreatimes.co.kr
January 12, 2026 at 8:36 AM
What do you think about paying W5,000 to visit the National Museum?
Should National Museum of Korea start charging admission again? - The Korea Times www.koreatimes.co.kr/lifestyle/ar...
Should National Museum of Korea start charging admission again? - The Korea Times www.koreatimes.co.kr/lifestyle/ar...
I agree with this.
Korea’s 'gyeran-ppang' named one of world’s 50 best breads by CNN - The Korea Times www.koreatimes.co.kr/lifestyle/tr...
Korea’s 'gyeran-ppang' named one of world’s 50 best breads by CNN - The Korea Times www.koreatimes.co.kr/lifestyle/tr...
Korea’s 'gyeran-ppang' named one of world’s 50 best breads by CNN - The Korea Times
Korea’s popular street snack "gyeran-ppang," or egg bread, has been listed among “50 of the world’s best breads” by CNN, joining globally beloved b...
www.koreatimes.co.kr
January 12, 2026 at 12:02 AM
I agree with this.
Korea’s 'gyeran-ppang' named one of world’s 50 best breads by CNN - The Korea Times www.koreatimes.co.kr/lifestyle/tr...
Korea’s 'gyeran-ppang' named one of world’s 50 best breads by CNN - The Korea Times www.koreatimes.co.kr/lifestyle/tr...
For the first time, an ad man will be in charge of Korean tourism. Then again, Korean advertising consists of slapping a celebrity's face on a product and calling it a day.
www.koreatimes.co.kr/amp/lifestyl...
www.koreatimes.co.kr/amp/lifestyl...
What new KTO chief's appointment means for K-tourism - The Korea Times
A nearly two-year gap in leadership at the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) has been filled, with the appointment of a new figure whose experience...
www.koreatimes.co.kr
January 9, 2026 at 3:53 PM
For the first time, an ad man will be in charge of Korean tourism. Then again, Korean advertising consists of slapping a celebrity's face on a product and calling it a day.
www.koreatimes.co.kr/amp/lifestyl...
www.koreatimes.co.kr/amp/lifestyl...
The man who basically invented the Korean fried chicken that the world knows recently passed www.koreaherald.com/article/1065...
Man who built Korea's fried chicken industry dies at 74
Yoon Jong-gye, the founder of Mexican Chicken and widely regarded as the creator of Korea’s signature sweet-and-spicy fried chicken, has died after a long illne
www.koreaherald.com
January 9, 2026 at 8:36 AM
The man who basically invented the Korean fried chicken that the world knows recently passed www.koreaherald.com/article/1065...
Get your Korean Gov't Jargon Bingo Cards out:
✅ Global
✅ Hub
✅ K-something
✅ Stating the obvious like it's a revelation (of course Seoul is the hub of K-Culture... what did you think? Buenos Aires?)
✅ Global
✅ Hub
✅ K-something
✅ Stating the obvious like it's a revelation (of course Seoul is the hub of K-Culture... what did you think? Buenos Aires?)
"Seoul, the Global Hub of K-Culture" Mayor Oh Se-hoon Promotes Seoul Tourism in Kuala Lumpur
After completing his visit to Hanoi, Vietnam, Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon traveled to Kuala Lumpur on Sunday the 7th to attend "Seoul My Soul in Kuala Lumpur" a premier tourism-promotion event held at…
sg.finance.yahoo.com
December 17, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Get your Korean Gov't Jargon Bingo Cards out:
✅ Global
✅ Hub
✅ K-something
✅ Stating the obvious like it's a revelation (of course Seoul is the hub of K-Culture... what did you think? Buenos Aires?)
✅ Global
✅ Hub
✅ K-something
✅ Stating the obvious like it's a revelation (of course Seoul is the hub of K-Culture... what did you think? Buenos Aires?)
"Visa. It's everywhere you want to be... except Korea." www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-as...
Visitors to South Korea may be able to use public transit with credit cards issued abroad
The authorities have commissioned a study that looks into the feasibility of the plan. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
www.straitstimes.com
December 15, 2025 at 8:36 AM
"Visa. It's everywhere you want to be... except Korea." www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-as...
People can take only so much factory-made cotton candy before they get sugar headaches.
K-pop thrives overseas but struggles at home - The Korea Times
K-pop continues to draw massive global audiences, but its presence in the domestic music market appears to be weakening. Even as major entertainmen...
www.koreatimes.co.kr
November 25, 2025 at 6:16 AM
People can take only so much factory-made cotton candy before they get sugar headaches.
Oh Se-hoon wants to turn every traditional space into a bland shopping mall - Seoul unveils Namdaemun Market makeover www.koreaherald.com/article/1061...
Seoul unveils Namdaemun Market makeover
South Korea’s oldest and largest traditional market, Namdaemun Market, is set for its biggest makeover in decades, as Seoul pushes to revive the 600-year-old co
www.koreaherald.com
November 18, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Oh Se-hoon wants to turn every traditional space into a bland shopping mall - Seoul unveils Namdaemun Market makeover www.koreaherald.com/article/1061...
So, those expensive campaigns promoting Royal Court Cuisine, Gujeolpan, and other "yangban" foods didn't work?
Tourists in South Korea are skipping iconic dishes to eat what locals consume every day www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-as...
Tourists in South Korea are skipping iconic dishes to eat what locals consume every day www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-as...
Tourists in South Korea are skipping iconic dishes to eat what locals consume every day
Convenience store meals, coffee and fast food are seeing strong growth in tourists’ food purchases. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
www.straitstimes.com
October 22, 2025 at 7:36 AM
So, those expensive campaigns promoting Royal Court Cuisine, Gujeolpan, and other "yangban" foods didn't work?
Tourists in South Korea are skipping iconic dishes to eat what locals consume every day www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-as...
Tourists in South Korea are skipping iconic dishes to eat what locals consume every day www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-as...
They Tore Down a Highway and Made it a River (and traffic got better) - YouTube www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqGx...
They Tore Down a Highway and Made it a River (and traffic got better)
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October 12, 2025 at 7:36 AM
They Tore Down a Highway and Made it a River (and traffic got better) - YouTube www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqGx...