Beautiful in Seoul

  • Foreigner-Friendly Clinics: Traditional Medicine in Seoul

    Foreigner-Friendly Clinics: Traditional Medicine in Seoul

    The Seoul Oriental Medicine Association recently launched an initiative to increase inclusivity. 33 facilities in Seoul have been designated as foreigner-friendly traditional medicine clinics. If you want to try traditional Korean medicine for yourself, try one of the designated facilities on this list! What is Korean Traditional Medicine? Traditional medicine relies on things found in…

  • Blue House Opens to the Public

    Blue House Opens to the Public

    For the first time in 74 years the Blue House, South Korea’s presidential office, is open to the public. Upon his inauguration, president Yoon Seok-youl relocated the governing headquarters of South Korea from Cheong Wa Dae (the Blue House) to the National Ministry of Defense building in Yongsan District. And so, on May 10th the…

  • Korean Ramen Heaven: 88 Ramyun Stage at The Hyundai

    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…

  • Food Adventure: Dumplings in Seoul

    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…