December in South Korea
What to expect...
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December in South Korea Life Slows Down
Wondering what to expect during December in South Korea? Let’s take a look at the rhythm of life as the winter starts to settle in. Gimjang Season Ends Different communities and families may have their gimjang (kimjang) activities in early December since the cold weather makes the perfect kimchi-making weather. South of Seoul began hosting a gimjang for international residents in 2022 to help our community also prepare for the winter months. Houses Get Winterized In December people turn on their floor heat, maybe add bubble wrap to the windows,…
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My Perfect Korean December Plan
Do you want to have a great December in South Korea? I love winter and I look forward to December every year so I would love to share how I keep the fun rolling year-round. Here is how I maximize my life during one of my favorite times of the year. The Importance of December Getting December right sets the tone for the three coldest months of the year in South Korea. Leaning into winter from the beginning may limit your suffering and allow you to avoid the cold weather…
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December in South Korea, February in South Korea, January in South Korea, Korean Travel & Adventure, October in South Korea, September in South Korea, SOS South Korean Seasonal Guide: Winter
Winter Festivals in South Korea
Do you love a fun festival on a beautiful fall day? Don’t miss the winter festivals across South Korea. If you already know about festival culture in South Korea, click here to jump to the festival list. Winter in South Korea Many consider Winter in South Korea as December, January, and February. Therefore, we have selected festivals occurring from December to February for our Winter Festivals list. However, such festivals may begin as early as November or finish as late as April. Korean festivals may occur over many months. During…
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A Year to Learn Korean Cooking: Yukgaejang
Today let’s learn about cooking yukgaejang 육개장 at home! Yukgaejang is a filling spicy beef soup that includes scallions and vegetables. This delicious soup is one you will want to make in large batches to have during the cold, winter day. About the South of Seoul “A Year to Learn Korean Cooking’ Series If you are familiar with this series, skip ahead to the goodness of Yukgaejang. Many of us live in South Korea for only a year. However, time flies past faster than we can imagine. At South of…
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December in South Korea, February in South Korea, Home Life & Maintenance Tips, January in South Korea, SOS South Korean Seasonal Guide: Winter
Winterize Your Korean Home
When the weather drops below freezing outside, you need to prepare for the cold in and winterize your Korean home. Listen to the BlogCast Don’t want to read? Listen to the South of Seoul BlogCast which provides accessible content through the use of AI technology. We don’t have time to read each article but we do our best to make more of our content accessible. If you would like to join our Accessibility Team apply to volunteer with South of Seoul. Please note that the pronunciation of some Korean words may be inaccurate…
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December in South Korea, February in South Korea, Home Life & Maintenance Tips, January in South Korea, SOS South Korean Seasonal Guide: Winter
5 Ways To Stay Warm at Home in South Korea (For the Cheap Seats)
Complaining about the cold when you aren’t wearing the proper hat and gloves is as silly as complaining about the heat because you wore a snowsuit to the beach in Hawaii. Korean winters are easily managed with preparation and consideration for what is to come. You will find plenty of affordable cold weather gear being sold in street stalls, dollar stores, etc. So start preparing. Either that or you can continue to dress like it’s fall for the rest of the year and complain about it endlessly as if there…
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Traditional Kimjang with Sue at the Songtan Market 2023
Would you like to participate in a traditional family-style Kimjang? (FYI, if you love cooking and Korean food the answer is, “YES!”) Then, sign up immediately for this 2-day traditional cooking event at the Songtan Traditional Market. Come learn how families work together to prepare their kimchi for the year. This is an all-inclusive event that includes snacks, meals, and numerous side quests like making kimchi for needy families in Pyeongtaek! (PS Vegan option available) Event Details Let’s start off with the details. This all-inclusive traditional kimjang event with Sue at the Songtan…
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Making Jang (장) for Kimjang (김장)
Want to learn more about making jang for kimjang? The following post is one of a series that seeks to capture aspects of this verbal tradition in English. The following post focuses on the sauce or ‘jang’. The information is for international families who wish to start their own community kimjang or English-speaking Koreans living abroad who may not have access to traditional information. Let’s dive deep into the information together. About Jang for Kimjang Around the world and across South Korea, you will find hundreds of different kimchi recipes…
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Christmas In Pyeongtaek
Additional Article(s) You May Find Useful: 3 New Year(s) Options in Pyeongtaek Every December in the South of Seoul group (Pyeongtaek Food & Fun) new arrivals ask about Christmas experiences they can have in the area. Every year we think, “We should write a blog about that”. Well, this year we’re finally writing one! So, grab a hot cup of cocoa, put on your favorite Christmas carols, curl up on your couch with a cozy blanket and prepare to be disappointed. Yes, you read that right. Maybe add some booze to…
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December in South Korea, February in South Korea, Holidays In Korea, January in South Korea, SOS South Korean Seasonal Guide: Winter
Holiday Lights in Pyeongtaek
What should I expect from the Pyeongtaek holiday lights display? Every year Pyeongtaek sets up a series of free holiday light displays that last from December through March. The holiday lights installations are different each year and feature an eclectic display of imagery that makes winter a little more delightful. Since Christmas is considered a romantic holiday in Korea, the lights are often themed toward romance rather than the standard Christian or Santa themed lights seen in Western countries. Every display in each part of Pyeongtaek will be different. Each…
