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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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Hike Korean National Parks in a Year
Would you like to visit all the Korean National Parks in one year but it seems like an impossible task? We’ve got you! Here is an easy, one-year plan for visiting all of the National Parks. It’s likely you may need a car or a friend with a car to accomplish this goal. Click here if you want to get right to the plan and skip the intro. About Korean National Parks Korea has 21 National Parks and Hallasan on Jeju. Many people love visiting these parks and hiking the…
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Pyeongtaek Halloween Costume Contest and Festival
Pyeongtaek’s biggest Halloween festival happening Saturday! in Anjeongri! Do you live for Halloween and love creating amazing costumes? Be sure to signup for the Halloween Costume Contest in Pyeongtaek. The Halloween in Anjeong-ri festival coming up this weekend and you could win prizes! If you want to know more about Halloween in Korea or Pyeongtaek keep readying, or jump straight to costume contest information. About Halloween in South Korea Over the past decade, Halloween has slowly inched it’s way into Korean culture as a commercial ‘Holiday’ where businesses strive to…
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Breweries, Pubs, & Craft Beer, November in South Korea, October in South Korea, SOS Seasonal Pyeongtaek Guide: Fall
Pumpkin Craft Beer in South Korea
Each year we get many requests for pumpkin beer options around the time the weather starts to chill. Here are a few beers to try in 2022. About Pumpkin Beer in South Korea Pumpkin pie is a very traditional North American dessert but can be hard to find here in Korea. But in Korea’s beer scene, several breweries are offering pumpkin beer. Supplies will be limited. When Do Breweries Have Pumpkin Beer? Each year, these small-batch pumpkin beers start hitting pubs around mid-October but this may change each year. Start…
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Osan Craft Beer Festival 2022 Recap
Finally! Finally, I think I am rested and recovered from the epic weekend that was the Osan Night Beer Festival (야맥주축제) also known as the Osan Craft Beer Festival. The Experience I was fortunate enough to be able to visit the festival on all three days. Friday, I hung out with friends, drank a lot of beer, and then chilled with a few brewers into the wee hours of the morning. Saturday, I explored more of the festival, helped White Crow pour beer, and had dinner with an unexpected guest.…
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A Year to Learn Korean Cooking: Gyeran Jjim
Today let’s learn about cooking gyeran jjim 계란찜 at home! Gyeran jjim, or Korean steamed egg, is a deliciously silky, fluffy egg souffle-style side dish. This dish is a popular option for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. About the South of Seoul “A Year to Learn Korean Cooking’ Series Many of us live in South Korea for only a year and we want to learn how to make Korean food. However, time flies past faster than we can imagine. At South of Seoul, we decided to create a simple series that…
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52 Pickup Family Edition, Korean Travel Itineraries: 52 Weeks of Fun, November in South Korea, October in South Korea, Outdoor Activities, SOS Seasonal Pyeongtaek Guide: Fall, Tips of Living Your Best Life
Autumn Leaves at Asan Gingko Tree Road
If you want to see the beauty of autumn in Korea, you must check out Asan Gingko Tree Road. It is easily one of Korea’s most photogenic walking roads and is located in the Asan-si countryside. About Asan-si Asan-si is located in the Chungcheongnam-do province of South Korea. The administrative district hosts a vibrant city and extensive rural areas. Situated approximately 90 kilometers south of Seoul, Asan-s is known for its rich cultural heritage, particularly its role in Korea’s history during the Joseon Dynasty. Asan-si contains various historical sites, such…
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Hangul Day in Korea
Wondering about Hangul Day (한글날) in Korea? Here is a quick overview of this holiday celebrating the creation of the Korean alphabet and what you can expect during the holiday in South Korea. About Hangul Day Hangul Day (한글날) is a ‘red day’ or public holiday on the Korean calendar. A ‘red day’ means that salaried employees have a paid day off for Hangul Day, a Korean public holiday celebrated on October 9. (When this day lands on a weekend, it is often celebrated on an alternate day.) Hangul Day…
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A Year to Learn Korean Cooking: Budae Jjigae
Today let’s learn about cooking budae jjigae (부대찌개) at home! Budae jjigae, or army base stew, is delicious meat stew in Korea. Since this dish is one of Korea’s most popular hot pots, you can find many places to try this spicy goodness, but it is even better at home! About the South of Seoul “A Year to Learn Korean Cooking’ Series 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 decided to create…
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24 Hour Emergency Animal Hospitals
Need a list of 24 Hour Emergency Animal Hospitals? It always feels like our fur babies are sick when their veterinarian is closed. Therefore this list will come in handy if you are needing to find a veterinarian to see your pet in an emergency. During an emergency with your fur baby, it can be critical to locate the closest 24-hour animal hospital quickly. Therefore, we have compiled a list of locations for you to find the help you need. Additionally, we provide critical information you need in these times…
