Jongmyo Shrine: walking with Joseon spirits
By Michael Judd History Matters Series. A large, eerie, and beautiful shrine lies in the middle of Seoul amongst the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Jongmyo is a UNESCO…
Visiting the War Memorial of Korea: A must-see when wanting to understand Korean history.
By Michael Judd History matters series. The War Memorial of Korea in Yongsan, Seoul, is one of the most impressive and moving museums in the country. I have visited the…
The Best Korean Ramen You Should Try
You can’t go through life without trying Korean Ramen. Those little circular Korean tubs, packed full of hard crunchy noodles, are waiting for you. They are crying out to be…
Best Korean BBQ Grill For Home
What is Korean BBQ? This post contains affiliate links. A Korean BBQ is downright scrumptious. If you’ve never tried it, then you’re missing out. All you need is some freshly…
Korean Snacks You Must Try
The snack culture in Korea is huge. Just go to any Korean supermarket or grocery store, and you will see a wall of colour brimmed to the top with many…
Taegukgi: the greatest war movie ever made?
By Michael Judd. I recently decided to re-watch the Korean movie Taegukgi: The Brotherhood of War for the second time. I first watched it a few years back during my…
Top 10 Episodes of The Sound Of Your Heart (Between #1-200)
Cho Seok’s webcomic series The Sound of Your Heart came to an end this year after its 1229th episode. It had a run that spanned 14 years (2006-2020), making it…
Bingsu: Your Ultimate Guide To Korean Shaved Ice.
Love Ice cream? Then you will worship Bingsu. Where can you find some of the best deserts in the world? That’s easy. South Korea. If you’re from the UK, then…
Snakes in Korea: An Ultimate Guide
If you have ophidiophobia turn your attention away from this article. But if you don’t fear these slithering reptiles, carry on reading to learn about what type of snakes you…
Best Korean Netflix Drama To Watch Right Now.
Sometimes you crave is an immersive drama. A show that you can binge-watch for a week but then break down when you realise there’s no season two. If you’re in Korea and having…