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For me, February feels like it’s over before it’s even begun. Usually, I’m trying to fit in travel time, a few last days of skiing, and all my meetings for South of Seoul before I start work again in March. Therefore, February seems to be the month that barely happens. So let’s look at what … Read more
Do you love a fun festival on a beautiful fall day? Don’t miss the winter festivals across South Korea. If you already know about festival culture in South Korea, click here to jump to the festival list. Winter in South Korea Many consider Winter in South Korea as December, January, and February. Therefore, we have … Read more
Let’s learn more about Korea’s complex history by reading The Island of the Sea Women this month. February is cold, so it’s a great time to curl up at home with a book and memories of the sea. About the South of Seoul Virtual Book Club Looking for book recommendations? Welcome to the South of … Read more
The South of Seoul K-drama for February is a popular one. “Itaewon Class” was highly popular when it aired in South Korea and internationally on streaming platforms. With great storytelling, its strong characters, themes and performances continue to keep this drama popular and relevant. Let’s dig into this K-drama and expand your social knowledge. Breaking … Read more
Let’s tackle a classic at-home meal for families. About the South of Seoul ‘A Year to Learn Korean Cooking’ Series Many of us live in South Korea for only a year. The time flies past faster than we can imagine. At South of Seoul, we decided to create a simple series that will offer 2-4 … Read more
Today let’s learn about cooking mandu jeongol (만두 전골) at home! Mandu jeongol is a delicious Korean hot pot consisting of steamed dumplings (mandu 만두), various vegetables, meat, and broth all cooked together in a pot. This delightful hot pot is super easy to assemble and is a popular comfort food in Korea. About the … Read more
Complaining about the cold when you aren’t wearing the proper hat and gloves is as silly as complaining about the heat because you wore a snowsuit to the beach in Hawaii. Korean winters are easily managed with preparation and consideration for what is to come. You will find plenty of affordable cold weather gear being … Read more
Are you craving a delicious NOT spicy Korean soup? Look no further, here is our list of 5 NOT spicy Korean soups for you to enjoy this winter or year-round! Korean Soups Are Not All Spicy Although the spicy soups get a lot of attention, there are NOT spicy Korean soups to be found. In … Read more
Are you looking for the best spicy Korean stews/soups to keep you warm all winter long? Whether you want to eat out or make it at home, we have you covered. Spicy Korean Stews/Soups for Winter Winter is coming and when it does you are going to be thanking us for this post. When the … Read more
Grab the kids or a group of friends and hit Korea’s sledding hills! It’s time to put on some cold weather gear and go have some slippery, slidey fun in the (often man-made) snow. About Sledding in South Korea Sledding is the perfect winter fun for families. Parents and kids can have a blast sliding … Read more
