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Fall in Yeonsu As fall is in full effect, it is a great time to enjoy the outdoors.The cool breeze makes for great outings and the fall leaves great pictures! As you may know, Yeonsu is full of parks.Both in the newer part of Songdo and the older parts of Yeonsuwe have great parks to take walks and enjoy. Central Park Central Park is located in Songdo.It is one of Incheon's pride and joys!The park is beautiful.. 더보기
What do we do on Chuseok? The time has come again for Chuseok. Chuseok is a Korean Thanksgiving Holiday which is celebrated 15th day of the 8th month of the lunar calendar. This year, Chuseok falls on September 24, 2018. The holidays will begin on September 23 and will end onSeptember 25. This holiday along with the Lunar New Year, is Korea's most celebrated holiday. So what do we do on Chuseok?! Well, Chuseok, is a cele.. 더보기
Autumn has come! Autumn has come :)!Make sure you don't catch a cold and wear your light jacketfor the chilly morning and night! As fall is coming closer and closer,you can see a lot of gorgeous sunsets lately. Why don't you spend time outdoors this weekend with your loved ones? 더보기
Typhoon Preparedness The 19th typhoon, Soulik, is now moving northward. Although it has strong destructive power, we can reduce damage if we prepare thoroughly. Please refer to the image below to avoid damage from the typhoon. Thank you. 더보기
Malbok in Korea Today is Malbok in Korea! What does that mean?! It means that the end of summer has officially started! Korean people believe, in accordance with the lunar calendar, that today is the first of the final 10 days of this sweltering heat! It has been definitely a hot summer, the hottest in 14 years in Korea. So many must be glad that it will be ending soon! Like any special and meaningful day in Ko.. 더보기
Delivery Food Service in Korea Since the weather is hot, it makes us feel lethargic and have no appetite. Then I recommend you to use the Delivery Food Service! In Korea, where the delivery food culture is advanced, you can eat anything with just one phone call! Korea's delivery culture has been developed compared to other countries. You can order chicken, pizza, and also any Korean food, Chinese food and Japanese food at you.. 더보기
Jjimjilbang, the Special Place in Korea These days, it's so hot that you don't know where to go, do you? Then, let's go to the Jjimjilbang, the special place in Korea! Jjumjilbang is widely known as a public bath, and you can enjoy many kinds of sauna as well! Since jjimjilbang is made up of various places, usually, it uses the entire floor of a building. And some of the large jjimjilbangs use several floors of a building. By this, we.. 더보기
Summer Health Tips Since terrible heat wave is going on, it makes us feel depressed, lose appetite and unable to sleep properly. That's why, these days, health care is being considered as important. Here are some tips that we can spend a healthy summer! ■ Drink plenty of water Even if you don't feel thirsty during the heat wave, you should drink water regularly. It’s important to keep yourself hydrated by drinking.. 더보기
Sambok days in Korea In Korea, the hottest period of the year is called 'Sambok Heat.' Have you ever heard of 'Sambok Heat’? 'Sambok' means ‘Three Bok days', "Chobok", "Jungbok" and "Malbok". Today, we will learn about 'Bok days' and the food we eat on the Bok day! 'Sambok' means ‘Three Bok days', "Chobok", "Jungbok" and "Malbok". Then, do you know the meaning of the word 'Bok'? Actually, it is originated by Chinese.. 더보기
Swimming Pool in Yeonsu-gu Nothing can be better than swimming in the cool water during the hot summer! Incheon Yeonsu-gu runs a swimming pool to cool down this hot summer! From Tuesday, July 17 to Sunday, August 19, they will be running a swimming pool at the Munhwa Park and Busuji Park for about two months. The Munhwa Park is located near "Yeonsu Station", Su-in Line. It is open from 10 am to 5 pm. (10 minutes break eve.. 더보기
Traditional Food, Clothes, Houses of Korea Nowadays, various Korean cultures such as K-pop, K-drama, K-food, and so on are known to the world. How much do you know about Korea? Let's learn about Korean traditional food, clothes and houses with a history of over 5,000 years. Traditional Food: Bulgogi There are many kinds of traditional Korean food. Among them, the most famous one is "Bulgogi" Korean BBQ. It is one of the Korean traditiona.. 더보기
Using Free Wi-Fi in Yeonsu-Gu In Korea, wireless Internet, "Wi-Fi" is developed so that you can use the Internet anytime, anywhere quickly and comfortably. Today let me introduce you to free Wi-Fi available in Yeonsu-gu! Go to the Public Wi-Fi homepage (http://www.wififree.kr/enmain.do) provided by the Korea Telecommunications Association to see the following screen: You can find free Wi-Fi locations not only available in In.. 더보기
Emergency Numbers to Know while in Korea When you are visiting or living in a foreign country, it is always important to know emergency phone numbers! Here are a few that you should keep with you at all times. 119 Emergency If you find yourself in an urgent situation and you need to contact the ambulance or first responders this is the number you want to dial. This number is used for fire, emergency, and ambulance. When calling this nu.. 더보기
Important Korean Holidays How much do you know about Korea? There are a few holidays in Korea that are very meaningful and a significant part of Korean history. Let's take a look! Independence Movement Day (March 1) March 1 is Independence Movement Day. Independence Movement Day was held on March 1, 1919, when Korea issued the Declaration of Independence while under Japanese colonial rule, to let the world know the will .. 더보기
Seasonal foods in Korea In Korea, depending on the season, people like to eat different types of foods. These foods are thought to supplement the depleted vitamins associated with the weather during that season. Here are some foods that people enjoy during the summer months to keep healthy! ■ Potato From ancient days in Korea, people used potatoes and sweet potatoes for nutrients. Potatoes are known to be good for peop.. 더보기