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Converse Promotional Event outside U-Plex Department Store in Sinchon, Seoul.
There seems to be a few of these Converse promotional events around Seoul. Not owning a pair or having any interest in Converse, I have no idea what’s going on. There were a few signs that said Free Print so I’m guessing you can get [...]
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The Twin Tombs of Princess Uihye and Han Gyeong-rok (Local Historic Site of Uijeongbu No. 14).
Princess Uihye (1521-1564) was the daughter of King Jungjong, the 11th king of the Joseon Dynasty and Queen Munjeong . She was married in 1531 at the age of 11 to Han Gyeong-rok (1520-1593), the second son of Han [...]
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Before you call Korea you should check out and see what time it is in Korea. You don’t want to be waking up friends in the middle of the night. The country phone code for Korea is +82.
Cell Phones in Korea are 11 digit numbers e.g 010-1234-5678. From 2005 [...]
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Time in South Korea. South Korea is located in East Asia between China and Japan and South of North Korea. In Korea there is no Daylight Saving Time. In summertime, sunrise is around 05:20am while sunset is around 20:00pm. In winter, sunrise is around 07:30am whilst sunset is around 17:30pm.
Korea uses a system called [...]
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Changpowon Park is also know as Seoul Iris Garden, opened on June 7th, 2009. The park covers an area of 52,417㎡ and was a wasteland area before the park was developed and opened. The name of the park, Seoul Iris Garden comes from the fact that there are more than 130 species of the Iris [...]
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Holiday Park Korea is a company that run inexpensive caravan holiday parks. There are a few locations around Korea and prices are cheap at 120,000 won a night per caravan.
I stayed at the Holiday Park in Dobongsan. It is located at the foot of Dobongsan Mountain. There are 3 caravan homes at this site. [...]
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Taco Bell Korea opened it’s first two public restaurants in the summer of 2010 at Itaewon and Hongdae. A Taco Bell had long been a presence at the U.S. Army’s Yongsan Garrison, which is off-limits to non-military people. Taco Bell Korea is in partnership with Pepsico, PRone and FHI Heat. Another 4 Taco Bell restaurants [...]
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Yonsei University in Sinchon, Seoul was established in 1885 by Christian missionaries. It was the first medical school in Korea. It was here that Korea’s first hospital to practice western medicine was built. It was first called Gwanghyewon but later changed to Jejungwon and then finally to it’s current name Severance [...]
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Ho Bar is a chain bar in Korea. There are tons of them around Korea and in some areas there are so many that they have to start giving them numbers so people don’t get confused e.g Ho Bar I, Ho Bar II, etc. Popular with foreigners for pre- drinks before they hit the night [...]
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Bar Fly is a Nightclub bar in Sinchon, Seoul. It is popular with foreigners and Koreans.
It is open from 5pm – 5am. There are 2 levels inside with seating. To accommodate dancing at the weekend the seating arrangements are changed. Like most bars / clubs there is a foosball table and darts.
Happy [...]
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Mike’s Cabin in Sinchon, Seoul is a popular western bar / club. It is located not too far from Sinchon station. On weeknights and weekends you can find many foreigners and Koreans at Mike’s Cabin having fun. They host a lot of parties and have a live DJ. Also they have a darts board, foosball [...]
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A guide on how to use the Subway in Seoul. Seoul subway is very convenient and has over 13 lines with hundreds of stations. Here is the Seoul Subway Map. It is the most popular, convenient and quickest way of travelling in Seoul. The subway lines are numbered and use [...]
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The Seoul Subway map is very useful if you are Living or Travelling in Seoul. There are over 13 lines in Seoul and it is one of the busiest subway systems in the world with millions of people using it each day. Using the Seoul Subway is very easy and to help you out even [...]
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Transportation to and from Incheon Airport. Incheon Airport is about 50 kms from downtown Seoul. Getting to Seoul city from Incheon is quite easy and many forms of transport are available. The Airport Express train which opened in December 2010 is the quickest, cheapest and easiest way to get to Seoul Station. If you are [...]
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The Korean Currency / Money of South Korea is the Won ₩. The Won (Korean currency) has been in use for thousands of years. During the Japanese Occupation of Korea the Korean currency was changed from the Korean Won to the Korean Yen. After gaining independence from Japan the Won became the Korean currency again.
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Information on the tourist visa for Korea. Most countries have joined a visa waiver agreement with the Republic of Korea and are allowed to enter Korea without a visa for the purpose of tourism and travel. Another visa agreement is the Designated visa-free entry. The length of stay depends on the agreement made between South [...]
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Hwarangdae Railroad Station was closed in December 2010. Hwarangdae Station was a temporary railroad station built during the Japanese Colonial Rule in 1939. The original appearance has been well preserved however since it’s closure on December 21st, 2010 the building has been left abandoned. The paint is peeling, walls are starting to crack and the [...]
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The Korean Military Academy is a great spot to visit and definitely off the the beaten tourist track. The Korean Military Academy is a prestigious academy famous for their strict regime, patriotism and high ranking graduates. The academy follows the motto: wisdom, integrity and courage. Until 1997 the Korean Military Academy was off limits to [...]
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Banpo Bridge Water Fountain is located in Seoul along the Hangang River which is located beside the Hangang Park. In 2007 the Hangang Renaissance Project was launched to create, develop and revive the river area as a recreational area for locals and tourists to hang out. Part of this project [...]
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The Hibiscus syriacus also know as Rose of Sharon is the National Flower of South Korea. It is called Mugunghwa in Korean. The name comes from Mugung which means immortality. The flower is also the National Emblem of South Korea that appears on many official documents.
Every year from July to October the Mugunghwa blossoms [...]
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