Korean pop star Lee Hyori recently participated in a short temple stay program for her Golden 12 TV show in which she indulges in different kind of lifestyle with her friends. Photos from First Look [Kr] Magazine which covers the story... … [Read more...] about Lee Hyori Korean temple stay
Hanbok & The Full Moon Story
Interesting photoshoot by Korean photographer Kim Kyung-soo for Vogue Korea in 2008, featuring models in traditional Hanbok costume... … [Read more...] about Hanbok & The Full Moon Story
Korean New Year @ Namsangol Hanok Village
It's Lunar New Year's eve, best wishes to everyone who's celebrating it. I'll be taking a blogging-break, updates will resume by around February 14. Till then, sharing some photos from last year's Seollal (Korean New Year) when I was in Seoul, at the Namsangol Hanok Village in … [Read more...] about Korean New Year @ Namsangol Hanok Village
Happy Bunny New Year
2011 is the year of the Rabbit in Chinese zodiac, which is observed in Korea and other Asian countries too. Image via Chosun Ilbo, rabbits in traditional hanbok at Korea's Everland theme park. Happy New Year. … [Read more...] about Happy Bunny New Year
Taste of Harmony – Bibimbap commercial
A commercial for iconic Korean food, bibimbap, has been on display in New York City's Time Square since late November... The commercial is created by the producers of Infinite Challenge, a popular Korean variety show. It cleverly introduces a variety of Korean culture which … [Read more...] about Taste of Harmony – Bibimbap commercial
Namsan locks of love, Seoul, South Korea
At Seoul's Mt Namsan, thousands of love padlocks can be seen hanging on the fences around the base level of N Seoul Tower. Locks of love is a custom in some cultures where love birds would lock their padlocks at public areas and throw away the key to symbolise that their love will be … [Read more...] about Namsan locks of love, Seoul, South Korea
Korean Folk Village, Yongin, South Korea
The Korean Folk Village in Yongin City is the largest of its kind in South Korea. It has reproduced over 260 traditional houses reminiscent of the late Chosun Dynasty and has recreated the life of Korean people through the exhibition of various household goods and workshop items. … [Read more...] about Korean Folk Village, Yongin, South Korea
Korean stone pagoda
If you visit a Buddhist temple in South Korea you are likely to see some of these little stone pagodas, stacked randomly by monks or visitor to show appreciation to the land and environment (sort of a spiritual thing)... I think these days it's also meant as prayers for good … [Read more...] about Korean stone pagoda
Random Seoul stories (D48)
50th day in Seoul (hope I'm counting it right lol). [Update] Miscounted indeed... 48th day lol. A pictureless story... Took a cab a couple of days ago. The taxi driver was a 61-year-old man who could speak some English; and he's obviously excited for the chance to test his … [Read more...] about Random Seoul stories (D48)
Deoksugung Palace royal guard-changing ceremony
Went to Deoksugung Palace again two weeks ago to see the royal guard-changing ceremony, a re-enactment of the traditional royal practise. The show was cancelled during my first visit because of extreme cold weather. The location I stood at wasn't ideal for photoshoot, facing their … [Read more...] about Deoksugung Palace royal guard-changing ceremony