“Orchard Road,” considered one of the central areas in Singapore, is reminiscent of Gangnam in South Korea. Filled with skyscrapers and diverse shopping malls, the street itself bears a striking resemblance to Gangnam, evoking thoughts of Orchard Road when walking along Gangnam-daero. On Orchard Road in Singapore, you can discover areas related to “Peranakan,” well-known for Singapore’s cultural fusion. “Singapore, ...
Commonly seen worldwide, public transportation includes options like buses, subways, and taxis. These three modes of transportation are also prevalent in South Korea. In Singapore, taxis operate with a system somewhat different from those in South Korea. “Flagging Taxis Anywhere is Not Possible in Singapore” While in South Korea, you can hail a taxi almost anywhere, in Singapore, this isn’t ...
While it may not be present in our country, there is a culture called “tipping culture” that can be found in some foreign countries. Tipping culture is particularly common in the United States and some Western countries, where it involves paying a service charge to employees such as waitstaff in hotels or restaurants. “By U.S. standards, tips range from 10-20% ...
In Singapore, there is a unique outdoor food court known as “Hawker Centre.” While similar to the concept of “food court” in South Korea, there are some differences. In South Korea, food courts are typically found inside department stores or malls. In Singapore, these malls have their own separate “food courts,” and there are places that operate similar to outdoor ...
The escalator is one of the common means of transportation found everywhere. Especially in structures like subways, department stores, and shopping malls where there are many stairs to climb, it is a facility easily encountered. Singapore, too, has escalators easily found in places like subways. However, Singapore’s escalators show some differences compared to those in South Korea. “Fast-paced escalators in ...
In Singapore, there are restrictions on the times when alcohol can be purchased. Unlike in South Korea, where once you’ve surpassed the legal drinking age, there are no issues with purchasing or consuming alcohol, in Singapore, there are stricter rules governing the purchase of alcoholic beverages, as defined by the “Liquor Control Act.” “The Liquor Control Act” came into effect ...
While coffee culture has thrived in the United States, in Britain, the tradition of tea-drinking has flourished. Britain is known as the “land of black tea” and holds the top spot for black tea consumption. It is said that the average Briton consumes about seven cups of tea per day, highlighting the significance of tea culture in the country. “The ...
Singapore is a nation composed of diverse ethnicities, where various cultures flourish side by side in its compact space. Additionally, this diversity often comes together to create new forms of culture. The Peranakan culture is a unique fusion culture that can be found in Singapore. It refers to a blend of Malay culture with other cultural elements. “The Fusion Culture ...
In Hong Kong, there is a developed culture of communal seating in restaurants, unlike in South Korea where diners typically have separate tables. While communal seating could occasionally be found in South Korea, it wasn’t a common practice in restaurants. It was more akin to sharing a taxi with a stranger rather than dining together. However, this practice has become ...
If you head north from Pohang’s Jukdo Market, you’ll come across a street called “Dream Road.” This street is located around Pohang’s Central Academy Theater and the Central Police Station in Jungang-dong. In the past, this area used to be the economic and cultural hub of Pohang. However, due to urban planning changes and urban consolidation, vacant spaces and unused ...
Located about a 10-minute walk from Gangneung Jungang Market, which can be considered the center of Gangneung, you can find the historic site called “Gangneung Daedohobu Guanwa.” This is the site where the central officials from the Goryeo Dynasty to the Joseon Dynasty used to stay when they came down to Gangneung. According to records from the Joseon Dynasty, it ...
Huinnyeoul Culture Village is a cultural village located in Yeongdo, Busan. Alongside “Gamcheon Culture Village,” it is considered one of the representative cultural villages and travel destinations in Busan. One of the distinctive features of Huinnyeoul Culture Village is its location on the coastal cliffs. In the past, it had an image of a moonlight town, but now it has ...