A Japanese press article detailing the expansion of Korean brands into Tokyo’s Shibuya and Harajuku Districts as well as to Yokohmama city. The article specifically mentions the growing interest in Korean pop culture as a reason for the increased demand. It points out the fact that fashion seems to transcend the ongoing political disputes between the two countries.
The groundbreaking ceremony for Robot Land amusement park was recently held in Incheon city, an hour west of Seoul. The park is scheduled to open in late 2015. Story here.
Seoul taxis have been a fast and economical way for two people to travel short-to-medium distances as compared to a subway or bus ride. Sadly that’s about to change with a dramatic 25% fare increase next week. It’s the first fare increase in 5 years. Luxury/Deluxe black taxi fares will also rise to 5,000Won from 4,500Won.
[Note: I can’t think of a reason why someone would take the older Deluxe taxis except for when a regular taxi is nowhere in sight. The myth that the drivers can speak multiple languages is mostly untrue.] Story here.
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