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.

Autumn Leaves at Asan Gingko Tree Road

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If you want to see the beauty of autumn in Korea, you must check out Asan Gingko Tree Road. It is easily one of Korea’s most photogenic walking roads and is located in the Asan-si countryside. Asan Gingko Tree Road (은행나무길) Eunhaeng namu-gil 은행나무길 is also known as Asan Gingko Tree Road. This is probably … Read more

Seongseong Lake Cafes and Restaurants (Cheonan)

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For those who love lake walks, here’s an introduction to a developing area with many cafes and restaurants surrounding Eopseong area on the edge of Seongseong Lake in Cheonan. About Seongseong Lake This lake can be quite confusing to find due to the fact Naver Maps calls it Eopseong (업성) in English and Seongseong Lake … Read more

Best Character Cafes in Korea

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Looking for the best character cafes in Korea? Then, we have you covered with this great list. Korean Cafe Culture is beyond compare, and these cafes (and restaurants) will provide incredible character drinks and experiences and great photo opportunities! So, if you are looking for Classic American characters like Charlie Brown, Anime, literary favorites, and … Read more

Yongin Korean Folk Village Itinerary

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Korea has a plethora of folk villages where you can learn about Korean history during different eras. Take a day for this Yongin Korean Folk Village itinerary and enjoy all the expansive, family-friendly park has to offer. Also, this particularly itinerary happens all in one place! About Folk Villages In South Korea Korea has many … Read more

Best Autumn Cafes in South Korea

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Looking for the best autumn cafes in South Korea? Well, you came to the right place. As an Admin for the Cafes in Korea Facebook, I’ve visited cafes across the country over the years. After all that time, the following cafes remain my favorite for fall colors in Korea. Click to jump to the list … Read more

SOS Book Club Pick: Crying in H-Mart

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Our first SOS Book Club recommendation is “Crying in H-Mart” by Michelle Zauner. The book will have you crying along with the author in no time. A must-read. About the South of Seoul Virtual Book Club Looking for book recommendations? Welcome to the South of Seoul book club. We recommend a book every month. Such … Read more

Top 10 Things to do in Asan-si

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The top 10 Things To Do Asan-si include indoor and outdoor activities. Perfect for families, outdoor lovers, and culture lovers. About Asan- Si Asan Municipal City (Asan-si / 아산시) in South Chungcheong Province or Chungcheongnam-do, includes Onyang and Asan County. Asan is bordered by Pyeongtaek-si, to the North, Dangjin-si, in the North West, Yesan County, … Read more

Top 5 Things to do in Daejeon

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How to Get to Daejeon If you’re coming from Pyeongtaek or Camp Humphreys, this would be an easy one-hour or one-and-a-half-hour drive. Daejeon serves as a hub of transportation for major rail and road routes, and is approximately 50 minutes from the capital, Seoul, by KTX or SRT high-speed rail. About Daejeon Daejeon, located in … Read more

How to Appreciate Korean Seasons

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Wondering what to expect during Korea’s four seasons? Let’s take a look at what a year looks like living in Korea. Discover tips for how to appreciate Korean seasons for their own unique style. Korea’s ‘Four Seasons’ is Part of Small Talk Korean culture puts great importance on the 4 seasons. While living in South … Read more

6 Places to Stay in Pohang

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Looking for places to stay in Pohang? Here are six I’d like to recommend for your next trip. About Pohang It’s always nice to begin by orienting to where Pohang is in Korea. If you already know where the city sits in relation to Busan you can skip straight to my recommendations. If not, let’s … Read more