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Soju Etiquette 101: How to Master Korean Drinking Culture
Photo: Heng Chiu / Unsplash Korean drinking culture is built on respect, community, and the specific rhythm of pouring and receiving. My father was the one who taught me Korean drinking etiquette — not a book, not a class. Understanding these small gestures will help you navigate any dinner in…
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Korean Citron Tea (Yuja Cha): The Drink That Belongs in Your Cup Year-Round
Korean citron tea, known as yuja cha, is a thick citrus preserve made from sliced yuja fruit cured in honey or sugar. While it is Korea’s favorite winter remedy for a scratchy throat, locals know it is far more than medicine. From fizzy summer sodas to savory meat glazes, a…
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K-Beauty Ingredients Glossary: What Snail Mucin, Centella, and Niacinamide Actually Do
K-Beauty Ingredients Glossary: What Snail Mucin, Centella, and Niacinamide Actually Do Photo: Maria Lupan / Unsplash I grew up in Seoul, and my childhood joy was visiting the neighborhood grocery store to look at all the new snacks. I’ve always liked the products I used back home — I even…
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Templestay in Korea: Is a Night of Buddhist Silence the Ultimate Vacation?
Photo: Brady Bellini / Unsplash If you are looking for a way to truly reset your mind, a templestay in Korea offers an experience that a luxury hotel simply cannot match. I remember a time when I was working in Seoul and felt completely drained by the city’s pace; I…
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K-Pop Photocards and Albums: Why Fans Buy Multiples and How Collecting Works
K-Pop Photocards and Albums: Why Fans Buy Multiples and How Collecting Works Photo: Giorgio Trovato / Unsplash I remember growing up in Seoul, where stopping by the neighborhood supermarket after school to check out newly released snacks was my favorite part of the day. K-Pop fans buy multiple copies of…
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Karoline Leavitt’s K-beauty Haul: What the White House Press Secretary Bought in Seoul
Karoline Leavitt’s K-beauty Haul: What the White House Press Secretary Bought in Seoul Photo: Dimitris Chapsoulas / Unsplash I grew up in Seoul, and I’ve always been a fan of the local products found there. I even tried to bring several packs of my favorite Korean hair dye with me…
