Jun 15th, 2013 at 5:00PM:
This Photo of the Day, titled "Hallabong," comes from Gadling Flickr pool member Mike Rowe and was captured using a Cannon EOS 40D.
In the caption for this image, Mike describes something he found in his travels, has searched for elsewhere and had limited luck finding.
"Famous in Korea is the fruit called Hallabong. Seemingly a Japanese development called the Dekopan, the Koreans have ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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Photo Of The Day: Hallabong
Jun 15th, 2013 at 5:00PM:
This Photo of the Day, titled "Hallabong," comes from Gadling Flickr pool member Mike Rowe and was captured using a Cannon EOS 40D.
In the caption for this image, Mike describes something he found in his travels, has searched for elsewhere and had limited luck finding.
"Famous in Korea is the fruit called Hallabong. Seemingly a Japanese development called the Dekopan, the Koreans have ...The Kimchi-ite: Hahoe, A Korean Village That Time Barely Touched
Jun 15th, 2013 at 10:00AM: Jonathan Kramer, Gadling
Less than an hour bus ride outside of the nondescript city of Andong in central South Korea, a little village doesn't just hold onto the past, it embodies it. Hahoe Folk Village (pronounced Hahwe) has been inhabited for well over 600 years, with many artifacts and buildings considered to be Korean national treasures.
Today, it stands as a unique relic for visitors to ...When Korea Was One: Exploring Kaesong's Koryo Dynasty Treasures In North Korea
May 30th, 2013 at 10:00AM: Changes in Longitude
It was a hot, sticky day in North Korea as we trudged up the steep hill on Tongil Street to gaze upon yet another massive, gilded statue of the country's founder, Kim Il Sung. We were in the industrial city of Kaesong, only miles from the Demilitarized Zone separating the two Koreas. The city bears the signature architecture of the DPRK: broad boulevards leading up to the ...The Kimchi-ite: Thousands Of Lanterns At Busan's Greatest Temple
May 28th, 2013 at 11:00AM: Jonathan Kramer, Gadling
Down in Busan, South Korea's seaside second city, one of the greatest temples on the peninsula quietly sits. Samgwang Temple is large, imposing and beautiful on any typical day, but becomes a new spectacle altogether for Buddha's Birthday; for the holiday, it suddenly blossoms with the soft glow of 10,000 lanterns. ...The Kimchi-ite: Iconic Landmark In Seoul Re-Opens 5 Years After Arson Attack
May 6th, 2013 at 9:00AM:
In early 2008, Sungnye-mun (commonly referred to as Namdae-mun), one of Korea's most important cultural landmarks, was destroyed in a devastating arson attack. The shocking event was a national tragedy and has been engraved into the collective Korean consciousness. Today, people are able to immediately remember where they were and what they were doing when they heard the news that the gate, ...Officials Search For 'Frankenfish' In Central Park
May 1st, 2013 at 2:00PM: Environmental officials plan to survey a lake in Central Park for the northern snakehead fish, a curious species often referred to as the "Frankenfish."
After sightings in Queens in recent years, the toothy, predatory fish is thought to have reared its ugly head in the park, NBC News is reporting. Native to China, Russia and Korea, the invasive species eats frogs and crayfish, and – ...South Korea Assures Country Is Safe For Travel
Apr 9th, 2013 at 3:00PM:
North Korea has issued a warning to foreign companies and tourists to leave South Korea in order to avoid harm in the event of a nuclear war, according to USA Today. The message came Tuesday, just after the joint industrial zone, the last cross-border cooperation in the long-divided Korean peninsula, was closed last week.
Fearing drops in tourism numbers, the government officials in South ...The Kimchi-ite: A Tour Through Hongdae, The Center Of Korean Youth Culture
Apr 8th, 2013 at 12:00PM:
Seoul has no shortage of unique neighborhoods worth visiting and it is certainly not at a loss for places to go drinking. However, there is only one true place where the youth of South Korea go en masse for so many of their desires and that place is Hongdae. Taking its name from the Korean abbreviation for the local art university, Hongik University, Hongdae is a great place for restaurants, ...The Kimchi-ite: 10 More Differences Between South Korea And The Rest Of The World
Mar 22nd, 2013 at 3:00PM:
In the U.S., there is the art of tipping. In Finland, there is no such thing as college tuition; it's almost completely subsidized by tax Euros. And in Ethiopia, food is eaten only with the bare right hand. Given South Korea's unique history and culture within Asia, there is no shortage of comparisons that can be made between it and the rest of the world. Even though I already reported on "10 ...The Kimchi-ite: Gyeongbokgung, Seoul's Grandest Palace
Mar 13th, 2013 at 12:00PM:
The largest of the ancient palaces in the South Korean capital, Gyeongbok Palace is one of the best sights to see Seoul. The ornate buildings within the complex have amazing colors and contain poetic murals and carvings. The huge grounds are spectacular with calming ponds and modest pavilions. It is also one of the most historically significant sites in Korea, built in 1395 and destroyed ...The Kimchi-ite: The Korean Folk Village, A Perfect Escape From The City
Mar 5th, 2013 at 10:00AM:
Seoul and South Korea as a whole are undoubtably modern. But less than a century ago, much of what makes the country so modern today did not exist and people lived much more simply. Farming was by far the most common occupation and people lived in villages, not cities. ...The Kimchi-ite: Jeju Island, An Escape From The Metropolis
Mar 1st, 2013 at 11:00AM:
In many corners of the world, winter offers nothing but a biting cold that demands we stay indoors until the flowers start to bloom. But with spring stretching its legs, it's time we start to do the same. The best way to mentally prepare for spring and summer is to reminisce about trips from the past and to plan a new travel adventure built around shorts and sandals.
Here in Korea, ...The Kimchi-ite: A Stroll Through The Infamous Gangnam
Feb 20th, 2013 at 9:00AM:
Possibly the most famous thing to ever come out of Seoul, "Gangnam Style" has become one of the few things most people in the world know about South Korea. Judging by the more than 1.3 billion views Psy's music video currently has on YouTube, the most viewed video on the site, I can assume that if you haven't seen it multiple times, you have at least heard of it. I'm only just now, able to ...The Kimchi-ite: A 1000-Year-Old Temple In The Middle Of Seoul
Feb 5th, 2013 at 9:00AM:
Exiting Sadang Station in Seoul, you can immediately tell it is one of the busiest stations in South Korea; throngs of people are everywhere, pushing and shoving their way in and out. Outside the station are dozens of alleys with neon lights going up four stories, advertising barbecue restaurants, bars and karaoke rooms. Lines crisscross the sidewalk for buses that will take people home to ...The Kimchi-ite: An Introduction To Kimchi
Jan 14th, 2013 at 12:00PM:
The national food of Korea is undoubtedly kimchi. To many, sliced, spicy, fermented cabbage sounds far from a food with mass appeal – and the photo above isn't exactly inviting. Yet, Koreans eat kimchi with almost every meal, and a typical Korean will eat 60 pounds of it each year. It is in many ways intertwined with everyday Korean life and culture, so much so that when it's time to take ...The Kimchi-ite: The Almost Forgotten Traditional Homes Of Korea
Jan 10th, 2013 at 11:00AM:
South Korea rapidly became a modern country. Within the past half-century it has gone from a country mostly of fields to seas of high rises. Over the years, many of these construction projects have caused the demolition of entire neighborhoods of traditional Korean houses, called hanok. Beautiful houses with tile roofs, wood framing and intricate brickwork were discarded to make way for dense ...The Kimchi-ite: 8 Delicious Street Food Dishes Of South Korea
Jan 4th, 2013 at 12:00PM:
Any trip to Korea is absolutely incomplete without dipping under a steamy street-side tent to eat some mystery food, preferably late at night. Street food is extremely popular in Korea. Not in the same way as Twitter-enabled, grilled-cheese food-trucks that are growing with momentum in the U.S., but instead in a much more homey, down-to-earth way. Some foods have their gimmicks, but most of ...The Kimchi-ite: 10 Differences Between South Korea And The Rest Of The World
Dec 21st, 2012 at 11:00AM:
There are countless differences between South Korea and the rest of the world. Even the casual traveler bouncing around Asia will notice how everyday culture differs. In many ways Korean culture is somewhere in between that of Japan and China, but in so many more ways it is unique to itself. Here are some of the more interesting and unique differences I have noticed.
1. KOREANS AGE ...The Kimchi-ite: The Culture Shock Of South Korea
Dec 13th, 2012 at 9:00AM:
When I moved to South Korea, it was my first time in the country and I had no idea what to expect. Going from the airport to my new apartment, differences from my prior life slowly came into focus. Signs were now written in lines and circles I didn't understand, brand new glass skyscrapers were poised next to traditional tile-roofed houses and all the cars were made by Hyundai. As I walked ...Why I Came To South Korea: An Introduction To 'The Kimchi-ite'
Dec 11th, 2012 at 11:00AM:
South Korea is not an obvious travel destination, it has no true iconic landmarks and its only recent, distinct cultural exports are kimchi and an amazing horse riding song and dance. When I told people that I would be moving to Seoul, their first question was either "North Korea?" or "....where?" But Korea is a place rich with destinations: immense cities, ski resorts, popular beaches, as ...
