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In-Vogue K-beauty brands

17/08/2019

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Applying make-up is an art; one that the Korean cosmetic industry has been steadily refining and innovating by …

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Shopping Like a Local: Language Guide

14/08/2019

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Vocabulary Clothes: T-shirt – 티셔츠 (ti-syeo-cheu) Shirt – 셔츠 (syeo-cheu) Jacket – 재킷, 잠바 (jae-kit, jam-ba) Pants – …

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Contemporary Korean Fashion and Trends: Tips to Create Your Hallyu-Inspired Wardrobe

10/08/2019

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After adopting Western clothing styles during the 50s and 60s, Korean fashion has evolved into a thriving and …

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Seoul Fashion Week at Dongdaemun Design Plaza — 동대문 디자인 플라자에서 서울 패션 위크

07/08/2019

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Back in March, Korea’s fresh fashion styles were showcased at the 2019 Fall-Winter Seoul Fashion Week (SFW). For …

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Korean Fashion Trends Throughout the Years

04/08/2019

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The fashion world of Korea has always been changing with the waves of history. Whether it be due …

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What’s Going on This Month: August 2019

01/08/2019

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August marks the final month of hot summer weather in Korea and a dramatic shift in the air. …

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Kongnamul Gukbap Recipe

24/07/2019

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Gukbap is an extremely popular Korean dish consisting of guk (국) meaning soup and bap (밥) meaning rice. …

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The Metro as Your Map: Line 2

17/07/2019

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Welcome to our METRO series: a guide that aims to take you on a journey through Seoul, in …

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Modern Korean Slang

13/07/2019

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Korean Slang is always changing with the youth and at times it can be hard to keep up …

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A Bookworm in Seoul | 서울에 책벌레

10/07/2019

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These days, in the quiet alleys and the untouched pockets of Seoul, independent bookstores have seamlessly woven themselves …

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Solo in Seoul | 서울 솔로

06/07/2019

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The sprawling, glimmering and ever-busy city of Seoul can be daunting for many, especially those travelling alone. Thankfully, …

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What’s Going on This Month: July 2019

01/07/2019

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July is one of the hottest months in Korea, with daytime temperatures reaching an average of 28°C. With …

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Bingsu Recipe

29/06/2019

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Bingsu (빙수) is a staple menu item for any Korean café in the summer months. Bingsu is a …

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The Café Aficionado’s Guide to Seoul

23/06/2019

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The humble coffee bean. The search for more than the everyman’s latte, or the universally accepted cappuccino, is …

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Korea’s Cafe Districts

21/06/2019

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Almost every city in Korea has a district, or several districts, which are famous amongst young people for …

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Green Tea In Beauty: A 4-Step Regime

19/06/2019

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Green Tea is often highly praised for its qualities — from its delicious taste and many uses in …

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June Language Card (Ordering Coffee/Names of Coffees and Teas)

15/06/2019

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Menu Coffee: 카페 라떼 ka-pe la-tte: Caffe Latte 카페 모카 ka-pe mo-ka: Café Mocha 카푸치노 ka-pu-chi-no: Capuccino 에스프레소 …

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The Hidden Cafés of Seoul, Busan and Daejeon

12/06/2019

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These days in Korea, to find cafés that are truly hidden requires more than a browse through travel …

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Korea’s Café Culture

08/06/2019

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South Korea has come a long way from it’s tea-drinking beginnings, but how has Korea’s café culture evolved and impacted people’s everyday lives over time?

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Rustic Cafés of Yongsan and Mapo

02/06/2019

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There’s no shortage of aesthetic cafés in Seoul, with places such as Style Nada Pink Hotel and Mr. …

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