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It's beginning to look a lot like Seollal! Seollal is lunar new year's day and one of the greatest holidays in Korea. To celebrate the day, Koreans traditionally make Teok-guk(떡국) with a savory broth and the sliced rice cake called Ga-rae Teok(가래떡). The reason why rice cake soup is eaten on New Year's Day morning is be…
Continue reading »Did you know many Koreans spend a lot of time learning English starting at a young age? In Korea, it is common for kids under 7 to go to day care center ( 어린이집 ) and kindergarten ( 유치원 ) before they enter the elementary school. Korean day care centers forcus on nursery care for children under 2 years old and kindergarten is a presc…
Continue reading »Located in Anjung, Cafe the Som has some of the best sandwiches I have had in Korea! Packed with nutritious ingredients, they are sure to keep you filled. Pictured here are the tomato basil sandwich and the avocado cream cheese sandwich. Aesthetically presented, their flavor was just as impressive as their looks. The pesto was extre…
Continue reading »Hyeonhwa Neighborhood Park in Pyeongtaek offers a cozy retreat for a delightful winter stroll amidst charming Christmas lights. Capture moments with the park's notable features like the dazzling Christmas tree, the enchanting light tunnel, or the softly illuminated bridge—all perfect spots for memorable snapshots. Cute heart sta…
Continue reading »If you are interested in healthy food this winter, I highly recommend Silli Rice Myeon. I have been here a few times and every time they do not disappoint. Their menu is smaller than some other restaurants, but they know what they are good at. On their menu they have four main items: rice noodles, cold bean noodles, Korean beef soup…
Continue reading »Pyeongtaek City is set to close its three testing areas, including Pyeongtaek-Songtan Health Center and Anjung Health Sub-center by the end of this month, marking 1,441 days since their launch on January 21, 2020 Over the past four years, 2.4 million tests were administered to 4,701 citizens, averaging 4.1 tests per person in these …
Continue reading »As the weather becomes cooler, have you considered indulging in some Spicy Hot Pot? If you were to ask me to choose one food to eat every day, without a doubt, I would choose Spicy Hot Pot. It is truly a remarkable culinary creation! Tang Huo Kung Fu is a popular Chinese chain store that has gained immense popularity in South Korea…
Continue reading »Everywhere, anywhere in the world, people grow in and out of clothes and accessories. An inevitable occurrence when humans inevitably grow and find different interests and clothing styles. Allowing for the creation of a new business: thrift stores. Thrift stores accept donations of used clothing, hats, shoes, bags, and other access…
Continue reading »Wanting to experience a traditional Korean Market? Tongbok Market is one of the biggest traditional markets in the Pyeongtaek area. They have so many vendors that sell everything from food to clothing and anything in between. This is a great place to shop for farm fresh vegetables, meat, or if you want to eat out there are tons of d…
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