As camping’s appeal widens, retailers stake their ground
When the sun goes down, it’s story time at the nation’s campsites. Here, lanterns illuminate families’ tents as they get together over barbecued meals. – JoongAng Ilbo At a campground in Gyeonggi last month, 100 families packed together, their accommodations blanketing the area. The recently opened venue was dotted with tents, campers and RVs where...read more...
Tips and tricks for getting the Korean look
Global cosmetic brands are already captivated by the style of Korean women, and the country is no longer a pilot market for new products. BB cream, once used after laser surgery, is now used to achieve a no-makeup look. A Hollywood celebrity recently visited Korea to promote her new film, and photographers caught her enjoying...read more...
Sparkling makeup for a refreshing spring look
Recently sparkling makeup has become the talk of the town. You may be familiar with how bright and healthy the complexions of actors Go Hyun Jung and Shin Min Ah look. The best way to emulate that look is make sure your skin is fundamentally healthy and radiant, but it takes a long time and...read more...
What do Korean Last Names Mean?
Dear Korean, What do Korean last names mean? I mean, I know most of them come from dynasties—but what does Kim mean? Pak? Cho? And others? I can’t believe they exist sui generis! The Mexican The Mexican strikes again! Here in AAK!, the most important policy is that the Korean will do whatever the hell he wants...read more...
What is in common between Korea and Hallyu?
This is an Advertorial The hallyu wave has been sweeping over the whole world with its tear-jerking dramas, sassy characters, picture perfect idols and hard dancing bands. It is almost not surprising to see anyone from any country to be listening to a Korean track in their music players, or to be watching the latest...read more...
Stay toasty warm the Korean way
[GLIMPSE of KOREAN CULTURE] Ondol Although most Koreans no longer wear hanbok, traditional garments, or live in hanok, traditional houses, they have retained one feature of traditional life: the floor heating system known as ondol, which literally means “warm stone.” Ondol transmits the smoke generated by a furnace through an underfloor system placed throughout the...read more...
Makkoli is not a Rice Wine, Dammit!
There are times I think the promoters of Korean food really have their heads firmly stuck in their posteriors when they promote makkolli as a rice wine. It shows an ignorance of makkolli, an ignorance of wine, and an ignorance of alcohol in general. The only reason I think that the promoters want to promote...read more...
Proper use of the popular products known as first essence
There is a growing interest in first essence, which is meant to be used as the first step after washing the face. When it was first introduced, people seemed to feel uncomfortable about the fact that it should be applied even before toner, the familiar item often used as the first step of basic skin...read more...
Korean Red Day ❤
Whether you love it or hate it 발렌타인 일 or Valentines Day to you and me, is just around the corner and ready to pounce. In fact, all the shops have been hounding us with images of red hearts and chubby flying babies since Christmas finished and they are really pushing the heart shaped boxes...read more...
Seoul to raise subway, bus fares this month
For those who are in Korea especially in Seoul, subway and bus fares will be increasing this month. Don’t fret when you see your T-Moneys zero balance so soon. Here’s a news from Yonhap. SEOUL, Feb. 2 (Yonhap) — The Seoul Metropolitan Government will raise public transportation fares by 150 won (US$0.13) later this month...read more...
Throw the humidifier out and go herbal
Herbs are natural humidifiers in addition to providing other health benefits. By Kim Su-jeong Herbs have been replacing home humidifiers in recent months following a recall of six sterilizers used to clean the devices late last year. The sterilizers came under investigation after it was found that certain sterilizers for humidifiers were the possible cause...read more...
2012 Korean Government Scholarship Program for International Students: Graduate Programs
The National Institute for International Education (NIIED) is now accepting applications for the 2012 Korean Government Scholarship Program for Graduate Studies. I’m also under the same scholarship.This scholarship is said to be the most prestigious scholarship in Korea for foreigners so why don’t you give it a try! Duration of the Scholarship Master’s (01.09.2012 ~...read more...
