The popularity of cosmetic surgery is growing in Korea. Statistics show that almost half of the population of women in their twenties have had some type of cosmetic surgery. The growing trend of using plastic surgery to alter physical appearance comes from several sources. Media advertisements, Korean movie stars, easy availability and the affordable [[cost of eye lift]] and face lift procedures are causing a boom in the industry.
This Thursday on October 28th the Get it Beauty, World Beauty Special event is happening. If you’re an expatriate fella or a lady with an interest in beauty and if you can speak an itsy-bitsy smidgen of Korean then they would love to have you come on down and participate. The whole affair will center around beauty…
Experience the fascinating world of oriental medicines, natural therapies and traditional medicinal magic from all over the globe in one exciting location. The World Oriental Medicine Bio Expo located in the lush rural city of Jecheon just two hours away from Seoul is a one stop shop for body, mind and spirit.
I just ran across this on Youtube from Microwaved Gumbo. These gals, Nikachu and L.C, put together their new year’s resolution work out plan all too K-pop tunes. I have to say that I think K-Pop is breaking down doors in the USA. It will take time, but it can be done. These girls have…
Haejangguk One thing I’ve learned about Korea is that it’s definitely the land of hangovers. No matter if its expats partying in Hongdae or Korean businessmen on a binge in Jongno the soju pours freely in a never ending culture of shot after shot after shot. Eventually, though, the drinks run out, the music stops,…
My friend and coworker Rebeckah turned me onto this video she saw on the web. Basically, in celebration of World Water Day (March 22), the folks at Free Range Studios created a video about the history and life cycle of bottled water. First, let me say that I can remember a time when people didn’t…
In the other corner is a trio of mosquitoes that never seem to dwindle in number no matter how many times I kill them.
I don’t know how this post got lost in the shuffle, but apparently it did. If didn’t already know then let me tell you that in Seoul and all over Korea the face mask is in serious fashion. Ever before all this swine flu hysteria folks would have these on. I’m not sure whether they…
