Sunrise Peak Jeju: Seongsan Ilchulbong
Hiking, Korean mythology, and awesome food. Talk about a perfect vacation. If you're planning to visit Jeju Island make sure you read this article first.
Korea Connection on Arirang TV!
In January 2013, Korea Connection was lucky enough to be featured on the Arirang TV program "Semipermanent". It was a great experience. Check out the full episode here!
Hiking Hallasan: A Walk in the Clouds
Hallasan on Jeju-do is Korea's tallest mountain. It's also one of the best hiking adventures you can have here or anywhere else in the world.
Korea’s Crazy Eights: Korean Slang
Interested in learning Korean? It's a challenge but we can help. Dig into this article for eight super useful, hilarious, and just plain weird examples of Korean slang.
Everyday Adventures: Three Ideas for Keeping Life Fresh, Engaging, and Joyful
Whoever you are, wherever you're at, life can be experienced as meaningful and loaded with adventure. I'd forgotten that after five years here in Korea. Here's what I did to reconnect with this simple, powerful truth.
The K-Pop Experience in Two Memes
I wouldn't call this the definitive guide to the K-pop experience...but it's pretty damn close.
Strange Korean Foods: Pig Guts Soup
Korea has loads of strange Korean foods to tempt the appetites of adventurous eaters. One of our favorites is pig guts soup. Read on and dig in!
Gwangalli Beach: Busan’s Hidden Gem
Summer means vacation time and vacation time means trips to the beach. Gwangalli Beach in Busan is a great place to spend a summer's day -- and night! Click through for how to get there and what to do once you've arrived.
Cycling in Korea: Renting a Bike on the Han River
Cycling in Korea is a lot of fun, but it can also be pretty dangerous. This article offers tips for staying alive on the road plus a guide to renting a bike on the Han River.
Still Life with Nude
The people and natural beauty of Korea are a major source of creativity. This piece of short fiction was inspired by a scene I observed while walking along a creek bed in Jeollanam-do.
Chiaksan: A Mountain of Myth and Beauty
You can't throw a rock without hitting a mountain in Korea. Not that you'd want to throw a rock at a mountain -- that'd be pretty redundant, wouldn't it? What I'm trying to say is, there are a lot of mountains in Korea. Chiaksan is one of our faves.
The Song of the Dragonflies
A short piece of fiction inspired by the natural beauty of late-summer in Korea.
Korea’s Poop Obsession: Part Deuce
The conclusion to our look at Korea's poop obsession. Now with 100% more poop inspired snack bread.
