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Pokemon Bread: Korean Trend Watch
Trendy Koreans are losing their minds over Pokemon Bread. Various Pokemon-themed desserts recently began being sold at convenience stores throughout Korea. Along with each pastry, a sticker card is included. These sticker cards have become collector’s items and are sometimes being sold for over ten times the price of the original pokemon bread. Even though…
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Korean Ramen Heaven: 88 Ramyun Stage at The Hyundai
Welcome to Korean ramen heaven! The 88 Ramyun stage at The Hyundai mall in Seoul’s Yeoido is covered, floor to ceiling, in instant ramen. Virtually the entire inventory of Korean instant noodles is available in this tiny shop. However, the best part is, everything is sorted in rainbow colors AND they sell ramen cake! The…
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The Korean Zombie: Korea’s UFC Champion
Men all over Korea are hardcore fanboying over The Korean Zombie following UFC 273. On April 9, 2022, the UFC Featherweight Championship took place with The Korean Zombie going head to head with Australia’s Alexander the Great. Despite losing what is probably the last major match of his career, The Korean Zombie has won over…
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The Grammys: Will K-Pop Ever Win?
Yet again the 2022 Grammys concluded without any awards being issued to K-Pop artists. It has come as a surprise to many, particularly with regard to the boy group BTS. In fact, the Grammys is the only major international music award the group has yet to claim. The decision has left many wondering if K-Pop…
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Korean Street Food Trend: Flaming Icecream
Flaming Icecream is Korea’s latest trending street food. An ice cream core wrapped with a fluffy marshmallow set ablaze, preferably with a dinosaur blow torch, is what baked-alaska wishes it was. Originally debuting at Seoul’s Mangwon traditional market, Flaming icecream has caught the attention of Korea’s top foodie influencers once again. Streetfood Baked-Alaska? As a…
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An Introduction to Korea’s Juvenile Justice System
Yet another Korean drama has debuted on Netflix’s international charts! Korean drama Juvenile Justice offers rare insight into South Korea’s criminal justice system. Watching the show, the first thing I noticed was how different proceedings were compared to those in my home country. Not going to lie, it made the show a little bit difficult…
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Share Space in Seoul: Kitchens, Dance Studios, & More
Share spaces are amazing! Last year, I found myself writing my thesis at the peak of the pandemic. All of the cafes were closed, and I was stuck in my tiny one-room apartment for weeks. I was beginning to go stir-crazy and began to seek out safe ways to get out of the house. That…
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Fat & Fabulous: Plus Size Clothing in Korea
“I am fat, I am fabulous, and I want to enjoy K-fashion too! Of course, I can buy foreign brands online at places like Shein or head over to Uniqlo, but it’s not the same.” – If you can relate, this article is for you. Here are a few Korean plus size brands that are…
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Food Adventure: Dumplings in Seoul
I inherited my love of dumplings from my grandpa. He made it his life’s mission to eat the perfect dumpling. We frequently went on dumpling adventures together but unfortunately, food adventures with grandpa have come to an end. He passed away earlier this year. Since then, I’ve found myself wandering into dumpling shops all over…
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Gordon Ramsay Burger in Seoul
Would you pay 140,000 won (116 USD) for a hamburger? Well, in Seoul people are lining up to do just that. Gordon Ramsay Burger in Seoul has become the hottest burger joint in Seoul with their 1966 Burger making headlines. Its grand opening was on Jan 7, 2022 Lines outside the restaurant were massive, visitors…
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