How Strangers Become Friends Through Sweat and Soaking A New Way to Connect: Sauna Crews Are Taking Over Korea This is honestly SO cool! Young Koreans are forming “sauna crews” to bathe with strangers and build real friendships. “Jeong”, a 34-year-old office worker in Seoul’s Nonhyeon-dong, has been bathing with strangers every two weeks for … Read more
How to Find the Right Dermatology Clinic Navigating the Korean Healthcare System for Skin Issues Let’s be honest — navigating the healthcare system in Korea can feel SO overwhelming, especially when you’re a foreigner! And when it comes to skin issues, it gets even MORE confusing. Rashes, itching, acne, hives — these are all common … Read more
Free High-Speed WiFi Coming to Major Tourist Areas in 2026 Seoul Announces Game-Changing WiFi Expansion for Tourists This is HUGE news for anyone planning to visit Seoul! The Seoul Metropolitan Government just announced plans to turn key tourist hot spots into “data-free zones” by expanding high-speed public WiFi throughout the city. The goal? To improve … Read more
Where Finding Love Means Submitting Your Resume Welcome to Korea’s Elite Marriage Market Okay so this is honestly FASCINATING! In South Korea, some people find love through friends or dating apps, but others literally hand over their RESUMES to matchmaking consultants. The Korea Herald visited an elite marriage agency in Cheongdam, Gangnam’s upscale neighborhood, where … Read more
How Young Koreans Became Hooked on Caffeinated Drinks Caffeine Is No Longer Just for Adults Here’s something wild — caffeine used to be seen as a grown-up thing in Korea! “Yoo”, 52, remembers that when she was young, feeling tired meant drinking water or milk, or simply going to sleep. But times have TOTALLY changed. … Read more