Bukchon Hanok Village stands as one of the prominent tourist destinations in the heart of Seoul. Situated east of Gyeongbokgung Palace, it’s conveniently located for visitors exploring the palace grounds. Moreover, its proximity to Insadong to the south enhances its accessibility to major attractions in Seoul. Bukchon Hanok Village boasts numerous hanok (traditional Korean houses) so densely packed that it’s ...

During a recent visit to a nearby Aladdin used bookstore, I came across a book titled “25 Regrets When Facing Death: Insights from a Hospice Specialist Who Witnessed 1,000 Deaths.” Intrigued by the title, I decided to purchase the book, especially since it was priced at only 1,000 won, making it an affordable choice. “Hospice Care for Those Facing Death” ...

I once visited the office of the English Literature Department at Sungkyunkwan University. It was a farewell visit after my graduation, as I needed to start my internship. On my way out of the office, I was able to pick up a poetry collection that they were offering for free, and that book was precisely this poetry collection by Kim ...

Currently, the author Kim Seong-han works as a “Coupang Product Owner (PO).” A Product Owner is a position within a company often referred to as a mini CEO, responsible for overseeing all aspects of a product from planning, design, development, release, to analysis. The business strategy of constantly innovating to create the best product exemplifies the operation of a company. ...

Since the release of the “iPhone” by Apple in 2007, the mobile phone industry has undergone significant changes. With the introduction of a new concept of mobile phones called “smartphones,” which were previously unseen, traditional mobile phones were dubbed “feature phones” or “dumb phones,” and the mobile phone market entered a new phase. As of 2024, when referring to “mobile ...

Kyoto’s Nishiki Market, known as the Kitchen of Kyoto, offers a diverse array of foods and ingredients for sale. While you can purchase ready-to-eat foods from the market, there are also restaurants within the market where you can enjoy a meal. Upon arriving in Kyoto, we decided to have our first dinner at Nishiki Market. Given the rainy weather, visiting ...

The work “Boys Over Flowers” started as a manga, then adapted into an anime, and eventually produced as a drama, becoming a globally renowned piece. It gained immense popularity in the four East Asian countries of South Korea, Japan, Taiwan, and China, all being adapted into dramas. The original work originated from a Japanese manga, and in the Korean version ...

BBC News confirms that Microsoft has recruited Mustafa Suleyman, co-founder of Google DeepMind, through recent reports. Suleyman, a former co-founder of DeepMind, the company behind the artificial intelligence “AlphaGo” which famously competed against Lee Sedol in the game of Go, established DeepMind in 2010. Subsequently, DeepMind was acquired by Google in 2014. Following his tenure at Google, Suleyman departed in ...

In Japan, various castles offer a glimpse into the past, with many well-preserved from the era of the feudal lords. While some have been restored, there are still many original castles to explore throughout Japan. Although it has been previously featured in Korea, a recent article on BBC News reintroduced Ōzu Castle’s “Castle Stay” in Japan. “Lodging at Ōzu Castle ...

Recent revelations, as seen through BBC News, unveil an intriguing story underway in Saudi Arabia. Plans are in motion to establish a theme park based on the globally renowned Japanese anime “Dragon Ball.” This will mark the world’s first amusement park centered around the “Dragon Ball” theme. Located in the vicinity of the capital Riyadh, specifically in “Qiddiya,” the park ...

After exploring Kiyomizu-dera, we headed to Nishiki Market for our evening meal. On our way down from Kiyomizu-dera, we opted for a taxi, and fortunately, we found one that could accommodate all five of us at once. Although the taxi fare was relatively high, splitting it among five people made it quite manageable. As soon as we boarded the taxi, ...

In Kyoto, where various temples abound, one that stands out as widely recognized and frequently visited by tourists is the temple known as “Kiyomizu-dera.” Written in Chinese characters as “清水寺,” it is pronounced as “Cheongsusa” in Korean, and “Kiyomizu-dera” in Japanese. “Temple of Clear Water – Kiyomizu-dera (清水寺)” Kiyomizu-dera, or the Temple of Clear Water, holds its name from the ...