Korea’s Latest Summer Fashion: Socks With Flip-Flops?

For years, wearing socks with sandals was considered a serious fashion mistake. In Korea this summer, young people are turning that rule upside down.

Open-toe socks designed specifically for flip-flops are becoming trendy, covering the top of the foot while leaving the toes exposed. They originally had a practical purpose: preventing flip-flop straps from rubbing against bare skin. Now they come in cotton, knit and even lace versions and are being worn as a deliberate fashion statement.

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Easy to Learn Korean 978 – Online eating shows.

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Easy to Learn Korean 783 – Nonhyeon’s Furniture Street (Gangnam)

783-Nonhyeondong Furniture Street

For those visting Seoul, Gangnam District is a must-see neighborhood that offers trendy places to eat and shop. Psy’s Gangnam Style put the district on the international map by having fun with it’s upper class, but it’s also respected for it’s historical sites. It total, we’ve covered 13 different locations in this district throughout this series. This article focuses on Nonhyeondong’s Furniture Street, an upscale neighborhood in Gangnam with high-end contemporary and traditional furniture. It’s worth a visit.

Here’s a free e-book published by the Gangnam district office.
Gangnam’s Top 21 Destinations

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