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Do you know your blood type? If you have Korean friends, or are living in Korea, you may have heard the question, what blood type are you? Not something that is common anywhere else. In Korea, blood types are associated with personality traits. Here is what many say about each blood type! This is of course just for fun! ■ Type A About 30 to 40 percent of Koreans blood type is A. People with this blood thought to be very car.. 더보기
Characters on Korean Currency If you are in Korea for the first time, or living here, you may be curious to know who is on the Korean currency! Here is some information on the people featured and also a little Korean history lesson! ■ 100 won - Admiral Yi Soon Shin Admiral Yi Soon Shin, is considered one of the best generals of the Joseon Dynasty. He was a general who fought against Japanese forces during the Japanese Invasi.. 더보기
Teachers’ Day May is known to be Family Month in Korea. May 5th is Children’s Day, May 8th is Parent’s Day, and May 15th is Teacher Appreciation Day. Teachers play a major role in shaping our children and educating them for the future. We hope you take this day to express your appreciation for them. ■ Origin Originally, Teachers ' Day in Korea began in 1958 when students started to console teachers who were s.. 더보기
About Korea Are you visiting or living in Korea? Here are some fun facts about our country! ■ Taegeukgi, the national flag of Korea The national flag of Korea is "Taegeukgi". It has been used historically since 1882. It is composed of the shape of the taegeuk mark on the white background and the black line on the four corners. The white background represents ' light, ' ' pure, ' and ' peace. ' The middle ta.. 더보기
Public Transportation and Transportation Cards in Korea Compared to other countries, Korea has a convenient and high tech public transportation system tat makes it easy for all those that use it. There is a transportation card that you can use for both the bus and subway which will come in quite handy when using public transportation. ■ How to buy and charge a transportation card You can buy a transportation card at convenience stores or at all subwa.. 더보기
Mailing Parcels from Korea Living abroad can be quite exciting but there are times when simple tasks become difficult if you aren’t accustomed to the system. For example, mailing a package. Back at home, very simple right? In Korea, it is simple as well! Whether you are sending domestically or internationally, the post office will make it easy for you! First, the hours of operation at the post office are open from 9 a.m. .. 더보기
Square one, the complex mall in Yeonsu-gu Yeonsu-Gu has many places to shop, eat, and have fun. Amongst these, a popular destination for many is Square One. This is a shopping complex, with a movie theater located next to E-Mart at Dongchun Station Exit 1. There are many stores that sell a variety of products. You will be able to enjoy over 170 shops and boutiques that sell clothing, cosmetics, accessories, and household products. On we.. 더보기
Yeonsu Sports Park, a place for everyone Spring is one of the best seasons for taking strolls through the park. In Yeonsu-Gu there are many parks around the city for people to enjoy. Today we would like to introduce the Yeonsu Sports Park. Yeonsu Sports Park, located in Yeonsu-dong, Yeonsu-gu Incheon, is easily found by going to Woninjae station and Dongchun station. You will see a sign that says "Yeonsu Sports Park” In the park, there.. 더보기
Libraries in Yeonsu-Gu The weather is warm outside, but due to a lot of fine dust, it is difficult to enjoy the outdoors. Here is a way to enjoy a great indoor activity in Yeonsu! We have some of the best libraries in Incheon, a great place to enjoy with the entire family! ■ Songdo Haedoji(Sunrise) Library 7, Haedoji-ro, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon Songdo Haedoji(Sunrise) Library is the first general library in Songdo area loc.. 더보기
Cycling in Yeonsu-Gu Spring is one of the most beautiful seasons here in Korea. This is the season when many people enjoy outdoor activities due to the great weather! It is an especially fun season for cyclists! Yeonsu-gu has a great program for cyclists to enjoy. See below for more information. ■ Bicycle insurance system Yeonsu-gu introduced Incheon's first bicycle insurance system. It provides insurance for all 34.. 더보기
Movie Theaters in Yeonsu-Gu A movie theater is a perfect place for family and friends to enjoy a few hours together. You may be wondering where the theaters are in Yeonsu-Gu so we would like to introduce a few for you to visit. ■ CGV Yeonsu Station 8th floor, 106, Beotkkot-ro, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon is easily found at Exit 1 of Yeonsu Station on Suin-Line. It has a total of 9 screens and 1,498 seats. It provides a 3- hour park.. 더보기
The Lunar New Year is coming around in a few weeks! The Lunar New Year is coming around in a few weeks! You probably know by now, but this year is the year of the dog! Before we get into the year of the dog, you may be wondering the exact dates of the Lunar New Year. This year, the holidays will be February 15, 16, and 17! New Year’s Day is 16! The lunar new year is based on the moon’s cycles. They are also represented by 12 animal signs. The 12 .. 더보기
Air Quality Not So Good…How Keep Yourself and Children Safe If you are living in Korea, you may have seen many people walking around with masks these days and saying that it is better to stay in-doors. This is due to the current condition of the air quality in Korea. Recently, the fine dust particles in the air have increased making the air quality quite terrible. When the dust particles increase, you will see an alert on the news and various media sites.. 더보기
Winter Olympics Winter Olympics [Photo Credit : Pyeongchang2018.com] The winter Pyeongchang Olympics is right around the corner! The opening ceremony will be on February 9 and run through February 25! [Photo Credit : Pyeongchang2018.com] Pyeongchang is a city in the Gangwon province of South Korea. It is located about 180 km east of Seoul. It is known for its beautiful ski resorts in the winter and golf resorts.. 더보기
Winter Foods! Winter Foods! The cold is here, the snow has come, the holidays are near, what does this mean in Korea? It also means all the winter foods Korean people love are here to enjoy for the next few months! Here are some must try Korean winter foods! Kimjang KimchiIn a previous post we had explained a little about what kimjang kimchi is and how it was made. If you are lucky to be in Korea for the wint.. 더보기