Today is the public holiday, Independence Day. It’s a celebration of Korea’s independence from Japan at the end of World War II. It has been a public holiday here since 1949.
As the holiday falls on a Thursday this year, many office workers have taken the following day off (Friday) and made it a 4-day weekend.
광복절 – gwang-bok-jeol – Korean Independence Day; Literally “Restoration of Light Day”
CNN’s 40 beautiful places to visit in Korea. They’ve compiled some of the most stunning photos I have ever seen of Korea. How many of these have you visited?
Seoul’s southern district, Gangnam, holds one of the cities greatest park and recreation areas – Yangjae Stream.
Here’s a photo of a summer evening (tonight).
The number of female fans attending baseball games is near even with males. It’s no surprise as the local game is a bit more accessible (and fun). Continue reading
It’s the summer season and the perfect time to hit the beaches. Everyone knows Busan’s Haeundae and the beaches of Jeju.
There’s more than 200 foreign and local chain brands on Mun-Jeong Dong’s Rodeo Fashion Street in the Songapa District of Seoul.
