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
/*! elementor – v3.14.0 – 26-06-2023 */ .elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=”.svg”]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block} Four beloved members have moved on from the DIOKOS family. Dillon Tran, a hilarious and upbeat marketing intern whose presence uplifted each room he entered. Kyra Aligaen, one of the founding members of the KoreaAgain website. A bright and understanding soul who embodied […]
Interning for the Summer in Seoul
/*! elementor – v3.14.0 – 26-06-2023 */ .elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=”.svg”]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block} As I’m writing this article, it marks my eleventh day in Seoul, South Korea. Here, I am currently a Marketing Intern for KoreaAgain, a subsidiary of DIOKOS Inc. The very act of writing these words feels surreal. As a native of Southern California, […]
Capturing the Moment in Seoul Through Photobooths
/*! elementor – v3.14.0 – 26-06-2023 */ .elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=”.svg”]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block} People often tell you to live in the moment but this can be hard to do when you’re in a city as busy and fast paced as Seoul, South Korea. With the rise of social media and the trend of “photo dumping,” it […]
An Australian’s First Experiences in South Korea
/*! elementor – v3.14.0 – 26-06-2023 */ .elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=”.svg”]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block} In recent years, Korean culture has played a prevalent role in Asian-Australian culture as it has molded my generation with music, fashion and overall style. As an Asian-Australian, Kpop was the largest influence in my curiosity in South Korea. It was a major […]
Working in Korea As A Foreigner? Here Are Three Tips to Impress Your Company
/*! elementor – v3.14.0 – 26-06-2023 */ .elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=”.svg”]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block} Securing an internship of any kind is always exciting. Internship experiences can serve as your chance to get a glimpse into the everyday realities of your future workforce. They can also be a time when you venture into the different industry career paths […]
Culture of Quickness(빨리 빨리 문화)
/*! elementor – v3.14.0 – 26-06-2023 */ .elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=”.svg”]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block} I have been in South Korea for four whole days now. The speed at which life progresses here never fails to excite and intrigue me. On my first day, I tapped my foot sheepishly standing in line at an escalator, hugging close to […]
Lotte World: South Korea’s Premier Fantasy Amusement Park
/*! elementor – v3.14.0 – 26-06-2023 */ .elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=”.svg”]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block} When coming to Korea, there are all sorts of destinations that foreigners have in mind for visiting; Namsan Tower, the Han River, and Gyeongbokgung Palace, just to name a few. However, one destination you absolutely cannot miss is Lotte World Adventure, the premier […]
My Last Week in Seoul: Final Reflections from Interning This Summer
/*! elementor – v3.14.0 – 26-06-2023 */ .elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=”.svg”]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block} Today, I am approaching the end of my seventh week here in South Korea. I still remember the first article I wrote almost 6 weeks ago now, and I can’t believe how time has flown by since then. Tomorrow will be the last […]
Street Foods in South Korea
Food Stalls in South Korea are everywhere, you can see them at any time of the day depending on the location and what they offer. Two of the most popular places that should be included in your bucket list when visiting South Korea are Myeongdong and the Gwangjang Market. Myeongdong(명동), or also known as the […]