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KMK: Al Matto

Al Matto is one of the lastest new spots to arrive in HBC. It’s been a few months since it opened and I’ve been several times. It’s just up the road from Jacoby’s next to DeExp[more]

KMK: Pizzasta

I’ll be there for you isn’t just a phrase from the theme song of Friends, it’s also the motto of Pizzasta, a pizzeria located on the funky streets of Hongdae. It’s an open air [more]

KMK: El Bliss

Hip. Modern. Stylish. Those are the three words that sum up Hongdae’s El Bliss perfectly. It’s a lounge restaurant that brings a much needed grown up sensibilty to the wild child party sce[more]

KMK: Monster Cupcakes

Over in Gyeongridan there’s a new bakery shop wowing the neighborhood. Monster Cupcakes whips up homemade cupcake goodness that not only satisfies your sweet tooth but also gives you a feast for[more]

KMK: Euro Christmas Market 2011

In early December the folks at the Global Village sponsored a European Christmas Market. Since it was an out of the ordinary event that probably wouldn’t happen again any time too soon I joined [more]

KMK: Tourist Transit Pass

New for 2012 is a transit pass for foreign tourists visiting Korea. The details are below. Where to purchase: I-Tour Seoul is located near Exits 5 and 10 on the 1st floor of Incheon International Airp[more]

Dining
KMK: HoHo Myoll Cafe

HoHo Myoll Cafe is one of those cute little coffee shops nestled in the heart of Hongdae. It’s a p[more]

KMK: Durga

In Jogno with a panging hunger that couldn’t be satiated with just any old morsel, I consulted[more]

KMK: Suji’s Deli Hyundai Department Store

Suji’s Deli open in Hyundai Department Store Kintex Suji’s Hospitality Company (Suji’s) – Su[more]

KMK: General Rabbit’s Big Mug

Located on Itaewon’s well traveled Gyenidan street, this lovely cafe provides an ideal spot to[more]

KMK: Bread & Burger Look at Me

Tucked away along a side street on garousu-gil in Sinsa I found bread & Burger Look at Me. They&[more]

KMK: Taco Chili Chili

I never thought I’d eat a burrito I didn’t like, but I was wrong. I should have known better. I[more]

KMK: Charlie Brown Cafe

Charlie Brown Café For something truly random in the way of cafes I suggest popping into the Charli[more]

KMK: Haejangguk

Haejangguk One thing I’ve learned about Korea is that it’s definitely the land of hangovers. No [more]

KMK: Passion Five

In hannam-dong there’s a building with a glassy obsidian sheen that draws the gaze of everyone[more]

KMK: Tartine

Tartine has been in Itaewon for quite awhile now. Alas I have only just begun to taste their offerin[more]

KMK: Le Saigon in Itaewon

When it comes to Vietnamese food I admit I’m a total newbie. I head straight for the Pho and d[more]

KMK: Egg and Spoon Race

If you’re in the mood for a new brunch spot I suggest Egg and Spoon Race in Edae. This cute little[more]

Opinion
KMK: 12 Rules for Expat Life in Korea

CNNGO recently published Kyle Burton’s 12 rules for expat life in Korea. I’m a little be[more]

KMK: 10 Things to do instead of being jaded

NOTE: This guest post is from a member of Nanoomi.net, a community of writers, translators and Korea[more]

KMK: English Quiz

Ministry of English Global Induction English Quiz: Unit 14 I. Connect the word in Column A with the [more]

KMK: Czechoslovakianese?

The 사무실 Transcripts from a “frustrating-when-it’s-happening”, but “funny-in-retrospect[more]

Travel

When I think of Tokyo images of sky scraping towers, intricate knot twisting railways, and futuristiRead More »

If you’re visiting Tokyo and you’ve got the time then getting out of the city on a day tRead More »

On my first trip to Japan my sumo dreams never materialized. At the time I didn’t realize thatRead More »

The Arts
KMK: Laughing Tree

Create. Colloborate. Reimagine. Inspire. Those are the driving forces behind Laughing Tree gallery. Located in Haebanchon area of Itaewon the brainchild of Adam  and Jessica Lofbomm has provided a much needed outlet of artisic expression for the expatriate community in Korea. Laughing Tree opens a door usually tightly locked to artists in the expat community....[more]

Posts by Princess K-Pop
KMK: KPOP Profile – CN Blue

Kpop opens whole new musical dimensions for SOKO newcomers. Syncing your brain in tune to all the different boy bands, girl groups, solo stars and starlets in the KPop universe makes for a mind blowing task that keeps most peeps never listening to much less loving KPOP. That ends now! As a KPOP junkie it’s...[more]

KMK: K-pop Profile – UV

Kpop opens whole new musical dimensions for SOKO newcomers. Syncing your brain in tune to all the different boy bands, girl groups, solo stars and starlets in the KPop universe makes for a mind blowing task that keeps most peeps never listening to much less loving KPOP. That ends now! As a KPOP junkie it’s...[more]

KMK: KPOP Profile – IU

Kpop opens whole new musical dimensions for SOKO newcomers. Syncing your brain in tune to all the different boy bands, girl groups, solo stars and starlets in the KPop universe makes for a mind blowing task that keeps most peeps never listening to much less loving KPOP. That ends now! As a KPOP junkie it’s...[more]

KMK: K-POP PROFILE – G.NA

Kpop opens whole new musical dimensions for SOKO newcomers. Syncing your brain in tune to all the different boy bands, girl groups, solo stars and starlets in the KPop universe makes for a mind blowing task that keeps most peeps never listening to much less loving KPOP. That ends now! As a KPOP junkie it’s...[more]

KMK: KPOP Profile – Seungri

Kpop opens whole new musical dimensions for SOKO newcomers. Syncing your brain in tune to all the different boy bands, girl groups, solo stars and starlets in the KPop universe makes for a mind blowing task that keeps most peeps never listening to much less loving KPOP. That ends now! As a KPOP junkie it’s...[more]

KMK: KPOP Profile – TVXQ

Kpop opens whole new musical dimensions for SOKO newcomers. Syncing your brain in tune to all the different boy bands, girl groups, solo stars and starlets in the KPop universe makes for a mind blowing task that keeps most peeps never listening to much less loving KPOP. That ends now! As a KPOP junkie it’s...[more]

Master Lists

There’s no doubt about it: Seoul is one huge city. It’s so massive and overwhelming that a new c[more]

Top Ten Cafes in Seoul It goes without saying that anyone who knows Seoul knows that Soulites love t[more]

I know what you’re going to say: how can one man possibly have eaten at every restaurant in Se[more]