LeaDan Yee, M.Ed

LeaDan Yee holds a Master's in Education with a focus in Secondary Education and Teaching - Language Arts and Bachelor's in Psychology, with a minor in Speech. As a Cultural Liaison and Content Creator at South of Seoul, Ms. Yee focuses on creating content for families interested in traveling and those with toddlers.  She is especially interested in opportunities to share her Native Hawaiian background and empower others to be cultural ambassadors. Prior to joining South of Seoul, LeaDan worked as a High School Speech Teacher and Adjunct Communications Professor. She specializes in Public Speaking, Argumentation and Debate, Team Management, and Event Planning.

Is Korea Child-Friendly?

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Child-Friendly Korea

Do you have kids? Want to know more about child-friendly life in Korea? Here is the inside scoop. Child-Friendly Every culture has different views of what the term ‘child-friendly’ means. Sometimes the definition even changes between families or people within a culture. This makes it complicated for unsuspecting international families who ask a group of … Read more

10 Most Instagrammable Cafes Beyond Seoul

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Looking for Instagrammable cafes with some serious WOW factor? I have visited hundreds of cafes across Korea and found the 10 most Instagrammable cafes beyond Seoul. Visiting Cafes Beyond Seoul Here’s a list of my favorite photographable or Instagrammable cafes outside of Seoul.  Yes, Seoul has many beautiful cafes, but so does the rest of … Read more

For Korea, with Aloha from Hawai’i

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Let’s explore Korea’s relationship with Hawai’i. This post comes as I leave Korea to return to the US. The Historical Relationship Between Korea and Hawai’i Korea’s relationship with Hawai’i began during the Plantation Era. In 1902, the Korean Empire first issued passports, allowing Koreans to go to Hawai’i. After the United States passed the Chinese … Read more

Transitioning to Korean Daycare for Foreign Parents

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Worried about your child transitioning to daycare in Korea? Honestly, when I first thought of writing this blog, I questioned whether there was an audience for this. The more time I spend in Korea, the more I’ve come to realize that we are not alone. Oftentimes, there’s someone else out there, wondering the same things, … Read more

Winter Activities in Korea for Toddlers

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If you come from a family of skiers and snowboarders, then you may not be my target audience for learning about winter activities in Korea for toddlers. You likely already have a winter plan. Unlike me, you’re confident enough with winter sports to know where to begin with teaching your little one how to enjoy … Read more

Traveling with Babies and Toddlers

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As a SAHM (stay-at-home mom), who arrived in Korea with a one-year-old and later traveled back to the States with a three-year-old, I am now psychologically and emotionally ready to share a few lessons I’ve learned along the way about traveling with babies and toddlers. I have to thank all of the moms who share … Read more

Fairy Tale Village in Incheon (Songwol-dong)

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Grab your family and your imagination for a fun day at Fairy Tale Village in Incheon. About Fairy Tale Village Songwol-dong 송월동 동화마을, Fairy Tale Village, is a vibrant, mural-themed village in Incheon with Disney Fairy tales, Korean Fairy tales, and other childhood story favorites. This truly is a delight for your senses. Your children … Read more