One of my favorite things about Incheon International Airport is that Korean culture sometimes appears where you least expect it.
While passing through Terminal 2, I came across a live traditional performance presented by the Korea Heritage Agency (국가유산진흥원). Instead of another airport advertisement or duty-free shop, travelers were treated to Korean music and dance performed in hanbok.
If you’re flying from the far end of Incheon Airport Terminal 2, there’s a Korean Air lounge that is easy to miss.
The Korean Air Prestige Garden East Lounge is located on the 4th floor opposite Gate 281, making it especially convenient for flights departing around Gates 281–283. It opened as part of Korean Air’s major Terminal 2 lounge expansion and renovation project.
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The enormous black bag in these photos is not an official city garbage bag. It belongs to Covering (커버링), a private collection service that removes mixed household waste directly from your door.
Under Seoul’s new “24-hour city” plan, eight city-run museums and galleries will gradually remain open until 9 p.m., five days a week. A trial will run from September through November before regular operation begins in 2027.
If you think Seoul is already hot, brace yourself. Weather experts are warning that temperatures in parts of South Korea could approach 40°C (104°F) as an intense heat wave continues. While Seoul rarely reaches that level, a combination of strong sunshine, hot air moving north, and warm overnight temperatures could push the city close to a historic record. Authorities are urging people to stay hydrated, avoid outdoor activities during the hottest part of the day, and check on elderly neighbors and family members.
South Korea’s Han River (한강, Hangang) is much more than a river—it is one of Seoul’s most recognizable landmarks. But in March 2026, it unexpectedly became the center of an online controversy involving a popular finance app and Korean internet culture.
Korean fintech company Toss introduced a small feature that displayed the current water temperature of the Han River. The feature was originally intended for people enjoying water sports, fishing, and other outdoor activities. However, many users immediately associated it with a well-known piece of Korean stock market slang.
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