Learning the Districts of Seoul: Gangnam, Itaewon, Hongdae
From an Australian perspective, understanding the many districts in Seoul and how to get to them was an educational challenge. In Perth, Western Australia there are not many districts and it is mainly divided into suburbs. Suburbs however can be compared to neighbourhoods in Seoul which are described by the word “-dong”. Perth can generally […]
Startups in Korea: D-Camp
Korea is one of the more technologically advanced countries in the world. It is home to several successful startup companies and is heavily supported by the government and outside investors. South Korea supports many startup companies by endorsing tax breaks and incentives for many types of investors. Besides being one of the largest economies in […]
Couples in Seoul
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Gamer’s Paradise: PC Bangs (PC방)
If you are a foreigner wanting to check out PC Bangs but too scared to do so, you do not have to be; this is a basic guide on how to enjoy PC Bangs as a non-Korean speaker. PC Bangs (PC방), is a term used for internet cafes in South Korea. There are over 1500 […]
The Last Supper of DIOKOS
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An Australian’s First Experiences in South Korea
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Culture of Quickness(빨리 빨리 문화)
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