[Lunar New Year] Seollal 2015 : Lunar New Year celebration in Korea Whassup! all the fans of Tong? First of all, Happy New Year! Today, Let us talk about Seollal(Lunar New Year). Let's start! What is 'Seollal'? Seollal is a Korean term for New Year, the celebrations of which last for about three days. It is one of the major national holidays celebrated in Korea aside from Chuseok (Thanksgiving),..
[Sinchon] "Begin Again in Sinchon" 2014 Christmas Street Festival Whassssup everyone!! Are you enjoying Christmas in Korea? Then, C'mon Sinchon (located western district of Seoul, South Korea)! Sinchon is "the" place to be for youths. The area, in close proximity to 4 major universities(Yonsei, Ewha, Songang and Hongik), is a famous hot spot for street performances, great food and shopping. The ..
[Guest House][Hostel] Are you ready for traveling to S.Korea? Whassup! all the fans of Tong? Are you looking forward to a trip to S.Korea and considering which place is best to stay? If you found for travel in Seoul, I recommend you to enjoy a place, Shinchon! Sinchon is Korea's largest entertainment district for young generation. It is a perfect spot to unwind yourself while watching Korean dra..
[Gimjang] gimjang(kimjang), Making and Sharing gimchi(kimchi) Whassup! all the fans of Tong? Today, we will talk about unknown, but famous tradition among Koreans. Have you heard about gimjang? If no, you have to read this article today! Let's bring it! Gimchi is the Korean name for preserved vegetables seasoned with spices and fermented seafood. Tong believes you all know this. It forms an esse..
[halloween][party] Ghosts haunt me! It is time to celebrate Halloween!! Whassuuuuppppp~ all the fans of Tong's Global Seodaemun column?! I'm back finally! (hope you clapping hands for me, instead of booing T_T) All you who were grown up in Western culture, you know what to be prepared at the last day of October! The answer is, Your costumes!! Why?..
[Chuseok][Korean_Thanksgiving] 2014 Korean Thanksgiving Day! Hello, everyone! How's going these days?! Late August-early September's hot weather and high humidity give feeling like "It is still summer!" However, summer is summer, fall is fall. August is August, September is September. Usually, Koreans consider September as beginning of fall! Also, in fall season, Koreans are ..
[August 15th][independence][festival] Inviting you! Independence-Democracy Festival! Whasssup everyone!!! Are you having fun in Korea? hope you're saying Yessssssssssssssss! Last time, we introduced you to know about Korean National Liberation Day and explained how much it is important! To honor Korean Ancestors' sacrifice, Seodaemun Gu delivers [Annual Independence-Democracy Festival]! This fes..
[Sinchon][Yonsei-ro] 2nd Water Gun Festival 2014 Is everyone feeling hot? If you wish to forget about this heatwave while you're in Korea, Tong will introduce the 2nd Watergun Festival Party in Sinchon Yonseiro. Of course, it's free to come! why not join with us? Before you start, you will need a water gun in order to enjoy this party! So make sure be ready for it before you step into the festiv..
[Summer][Holiday] Top 3 Best Beaches In Korea! It's summer time! When summer holidays begin, many people are planning where to go for holiday! Going abroad? Soaking up the sun at the beach? Camping? Many people will be planning what to do for this summer vacation! If you haven't made any plan yet, why don't you consider to visit famous beach in Korea? In summer, many Korean are heading to beach ..
[Food][Wellbeing]Traditional Healthy Food in Korea Samgyetang(Ginseng Chicken Soup) Samgyetang is one of traditional healthy Korean soup, which primarily consists of a whole young chicken and Korean ginseng with other fruits. Koreans like to drink hot soup or stews during the summer months in an effort to combat the fierce heat. Because ginseng and ginger are also "hot" spices according to Chine..
