Gadgets
Why a Smartwatch Can Actually Help You Build a Running Habit Running Motivation Usually Fails for the Same Reason A lot of people want to run more, lose weight or finally build a healthy routine. The problem is not usually knowledge. It is consistency. One skipped workout turns into a week, then a month, and … Read more
Why Foreign Tourists in Korea Are Now Making Their Own Traditional Accessories From Wearing Culture to Creating It For years, one of the most popular experiences for foreign tourists in Korea was renting hanbok and taking photos in places like Gyeongbokgung or Bukchon. But that trend is evolving. More visitors now want something deeper and … Read more
How Squishies and Nostalgia Brought Seoul’s Old Markets Back to Life Old Markets, New Energy Seoul’s older markets are getting a surprising second life, and the new crowd is not who many people expected. In places like Dongdaemun Stationery Store Street and Dongmyo Flea Market, the main visitors now are often people in their 20s … Read more
Gaming in Korea Gets More Expensive in 2026 Why Console Prices Are Suddenly Jumping Bad news for gamers: console gaming in Korea is getting seriously more expensive. Sony recently raised prices across the PlayStation 5 lineup, and the increases are huge. The standard PS5 now costs 948,000 won, while the Digital Edition jumped all the … Read more
How “Douyin” and “Xiaohongshu” Are Taking Over Myeong-dong Livestream Selling Moves from Studios to the Streets of Seoul You won’t believe what’s happening in Myeong-dong at 9 a.m.! While the streets are usually quiet, a new group of entrepreneurs is already hard at work. They aren’t street performers—they are Chinese livestreamers chasing sales! With smartphones … Read more