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Samgyetang Restaurants in Pyeongtaek
Are you looking for the best samgyetang restaurants in the Pyeongtaek area? Then, here are nine spots where you can find ginseng chicken soup to fill your bellies and beat the heat. Where is Pyeongtaek? Feel free to skip this section if you live in Pyeongtaek or know about the area. Pyeongtaek-si is located in the southern portion of the Gyeonggi-do province. This large city includes both US military installations, Camp Humphreys and Osan Air Base. The samgyetang restaurant recommendations provided exist within the city of Pyeongtaek. In this blog…
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Korean Craft Beer and Brewery Adventures
The Korean Craft Beer and Brewery Adventure Map takes you on adventures across South Korea from Seoul to Jeju-do. So, you can explore 30 of South Korea’s best local beer and brewery locations. About the Adventure Maps South of Seoul creates three Adventure Maps each year. The first Adventure Map released for 2022 was the Korean Craft Beer and Breweries Adventure Map in partnership with Osan Craft Beer Club and Pyeongtaek Craft Beer Society based out of Pyeongtaek, South Korea. These two groups: Printed on Canvas in Case of Spills…
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SOS Book Club Pick: Crying in H-Mart
Our first SOS Book Club recommendation is “Crying in H-Mart” by Michelle Zauner. The book will have you crying along with the author in no time. A must-read. About the South of Seoul Virtual Book Club Looking for book recommendations? Welcome to the South of Seoul book club. We recommend a book every month. Such recommended books explore topics like 1) South Korean history or culture, 2) the complexity of cross-cultural life, or 4) the exploration of life within the diaspora experience. Commitment to Accessibility South of Seoul volunteers take book accessibility…
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Top 5 Things to do in Daejeon
How to Get to Daejeon If you’re coming from Pyeongtaek or Camp Humphreys, this would be an easy one-hour or one-and-a-half-hour drive. Daejeon serves as a hub of transportation for major rail and road routes, and is approximately 50 minutes from the capital, Seoul, by KTX or SRT high-speed rail. About Daejeon Daejeon, located in the central region of South Korea along the Geum River, is known both for its technology and research institutions. Previously known as ‘big field,’ Daejeon is surrounded by several mountains, with Gyeryongsan National Park on…
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How to Appreciate Korean Seasons
Wondering what to expect during Korea’s four seasons? Let’s take a look at what a year looks like living in Korea. Discover tips for how to appreciate Korean seasons for their own unique style. Korea’s ‘Four Seasons’ is Part of Small Talk Korean culture puts great importance on the 4 seasons. While living in South Korea, you may even hear about Korea’s four-season slightly more than feels comfortable. For example, many social conversations may begin with the question, “Do you know about Korea’s four seasons?” due to the fact it’s…
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6 Places to Stay in Pohang
Looking for places to stay in Pohang? Here are six I’d like to recommend for your next trip. About Pohang It’s always nice to begin by orienting to where Pohang is in Korea. If you already know where the city sits in relation to Busan you can skip straight to my recommendations. If not, let’s take a quick look. Pohang is a city and administrative district located in North Gyeongsang, on the South East coast of Korea. Pohang is divided into two smaller districts, or -gu, Bak-gu and Nam-gu. The…
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A Year to Learn Korean Cooking: Samgyetang
Today let’s learn about cooking samgyetang at home! This soup is a very popular dish that is often eaten during the hottest days of summer but is also loved for its ability to refresh your stamina. About the South of Seoul “A Year to Learn Korean Cooking’ Series Many of us live in South Korea for only a year. However, the time flies past faster than we can imagine. At South of Seoul, we decided to create a simple series that will offer 2-4 dishes to learn each month so…
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6 Best Gangneung Beaches
If you love long beaches with aqua water playing with the sand, you’ve found the city for you. Then, this list of 6 best Gangneung beaches offers a little something for everyone. About Gangneung Honestly, you can straight skip this part if you have read my other blogs on Gangneung. We always include a quick blurb about the location in our South of Seoul blogs. However, if you haven’t read the other posts, just keep reading. Gangneung sits on the edge of Gangwondo on the east coast of South Korea.…
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5 Places to Stay in Daejeon
Looking for places to stay in Daejeon? You’ve found the right spot! About Daejeon Known as the Silicon Valley of Korea, Daejeon is the home of private and public research institutes, centers and science parks. The R&D centers of Samsung, Institute of Information Technology Advancement, LG, Korea University of Science and Technology, Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute and others are in Daedeok Science Town in Yuseong-gu. Daejeon features a technology cluster known as Daedeok Innopolis defined by the national Universities Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) and Chungnam National University and surrounded by government research institutes, government-invested corporate research institutes, corporate research centers,…
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Catering Options in Pyeongtaek
Have you been looking for local restaurants for catering options for your local event in the Pyeongtaek area? Then, here are the spots that international residents often recommend in the Pyeongtaek Food & Fun group. Where is Pyeongtaek? Pyeongtaek-si is located in the southern portion of the Gyeonggi-do province. This large city includes both US military installations, Camp Humphreys and Osan Air Base. To clarify, the catering recommendations provided exist within the city of Pyeongtaek. Since this encompasses both military installations, we recommend contacting the restaurant to determine if they…
