January in South Korea
What to expect...
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February in South Korea, January in South Korea, Kids and Family, SOS South Korean Seasonal Guide: Winter
Winter Activities in Korea for Toddlers
If you come from a family of skiers and snowboarders, then you may not be my target audience for learning about winter activities in Korea for toddlers. You likely already have a winter plan. Unlike me, you’re confident enough with winter sports to know where to begin with teaching your little one how to enjoy the cold weather. However, if you come from warm weather this article might help you make some fun winter choices. Don’t worry if you live in a part of Korea that isn’t snowing because these…
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A Year to Learn Korean Cooking: Tteokguk
Today let’s learn about cooking tteokguk 떡국 at home! This rice cake soup is a traditional dish Koreans eat to greet the Lunar New Year (Seollal 설날). However, this is delicious comfort food for any time of the year. 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 Tteokguk. Many of us live in South Korea for only a year. However, time flies past faster than we can imagine. At South of Seoul, we…
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Celebrate Holidays in Korea
So you moved to South Korea, what will your holidays look like now? Do you start celebrating local holidays or do you import your own traditions? These are questions we all need to explore when we become residents of a new country with a new culture. The following blog post digs into what it means to adapt to Korea’s holidays while also considering your own. Holiday Adaptation v. Cultural Appropriation It’s not intrinsically cultural appropriation to follow the holiday practices of the country you live in. So, let’s talk about…
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Overview of January in Korea
January in Korea often gets a bad rap because it’s winter. However, January in Korea still has plenty to do as people across the country enjoy winter sports, cozy cafes, delicious restaurants, mountain cabins, stormy beaches, and time at home with family and friends. Average January Temps (high/low) The temperatures between northern and southern Korea tend to be similar on average. Major January Festivals South Korea has many festivals each month across the country. This list is a small selection of festivals that are often promoted to tourists. New Year’s…
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A Year In South Korea, Art & Theater, Culture & Community, Fun & Entertainment, January in South Korea, South of Seoul Book Club
South of Seoul Book Club List for 2024
Ready to join our South of Seoul Volunteers with the picks for our book club for 2024? Let’s delve further into immigrant life from many perspectives, learn more about the Korean experience, and fall in love with Korean literature. About the South of Seoul Virtual Book Club Looking for book recommendations and a literature-loving community? Welcome to the South of Seoul book club. Our South of Seoul volunteers research, read, and recommend books for each month of the year. Such reading picks may explore topics like 1) South Korean history or culture, 2)…
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More K-Dramas To Watch for 2024
Wondering what to watch this year? Maybe try these 12 top K-drama recommendations for 2024. This year we created a watch list of Korea’s top K-dramas. The list may help you learn more about Korean culture, social asperations, and life. Watching K-dramas to Help with Cultural Integration Settling into a new cultural becomes easier with shared cultural knowledge. Since Korean pop-culture exists separately than other countries, you have to catch up. Catching up on local pop-culture means committing to the research. One of the easiest ways to do this includes binge…
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SOS Book Club Pick: Black Flower
Discover the history of the Korean immigrants in 1905 who traveled to Mexico in hopes of a better life in “Black Flower” by Kim Young-ha. Set during the Mexican Revolution, “Black Flower” narrates their journey seeking safety in a new country, with themes of identity, courage, and human spirit amidst hardship. About the South of Seoul Book Club If you are familiar with the series, skip ahead to learn more about “Black Flower.” Commitment to Accessibility South of Seoul volunteers take book accessibility into consideration when recommending titles. We consider: Commitment…
