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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: Al Matto

Al Matto is one of the lastest new spots to arrive in HBC. It’s been a few months since it ope[more]

KMK: Pizzasta

I’ll be there for you isn’t just a phrase from the theme song of Friends, it’s als[more]

KMK: El Bliss

Hip. Modern. Stylish. Those are the three words that sum up Hongdae’s El Bliss perfectly. It&#[more]

KMK: Monster Cupcakes

Over in Gyeongridan there’s a new bakery shop wowing the neighborhood. Monster Cupcakes whips [more]

KMK: Euro Christmas Market 2011

In early December the folks at the Global Village sponsored a European Christmas Market. Since it wa[more]

KMK: EST 1894

Contrary to popular belief a burger is not just a burger. In the right hands a simple hamburger can [more]

KMK: Hungry Dog

Hungry Dog is one of the latest arrivals to the HBC area. It’s the new incarnation of the form[more]

KMK: Chan Bros Coffee

To those that know Seoul know that coffee is king. To that end hundreds upon hundreds of coffee shop[more]

KMK: Coco Bruni

The new chain Coco Bruni takes the coffee cafe scene into the stratosphere. These folks have a defin[more]

KMK: Latte King

Latte King may be small but they have everything you need when it comes to what you want in a cafe. [more]

KMK: Santorini Taverna

Santorini Taverna turned out to be an unexpected surprise. Usually I like surprises but only when th[more]

KMK: Le Cafe

As a resident of Haebonchon it’s almost a duty to visit every establishment in the area just t[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]