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Author: Brian Dye

I’m a blogger, writer, and urban explorer. I worked in South Korea’s ESL field for the 15 years. My one year contract turned, unexpectedly, into a journey!

KMK: Samarikant Uzbek Food in Seoul

January 15, 2010July 29, 2023 Brian Dye1118Leave a Comment on KMK: Samarikant Uzbek Food in Seoul

A few weeks my friends Ian and Kalli and I joined the Seoul Eats meet up. The place of choice this time around was Samarikant Uzbek Food in Seoul near exit Five of Dongdaemun Stadium. The neighborhood is chock full of Russian and Eastern European restaurants. Luckily for us Dan and his posse were already […]

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KMK: Gr8 Hookah

January 13, 2010August 1, 2023 Brian Dye6441 Comment on KMK: Gr8 Hookah

Gr8 Hookah in Hongdae has a subdued relaxing atmosphere

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Korea's Mokbang Food Phenomenon

KMK: Tteok Mandu-guk Traditional New Year Meal

January 8, 2010July 29, 2023 Brian Dye503Leave a Comment on KMK: Tteok Mandu-guk Traditional New Year Meal

Image via Wikipedia With the coming of the new year comes the tradition of making Tteok Mandu-guk! It’s a dish made of rice cakes, beef, and dumplings as well as a host of vegetables. It’s served as a soup of sorts. On New Year’s day it is a must eat dish. It’s a bringer of […]

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KMK: World Design Capital Seoul Story

January 6, 2010July 29, 2023 Brian Dye515Leave a Comment on KMK: World Design Capital Seoul Story

The Seoul Festival of Lights continues with the World Design Capital Seoul Story  event being held at Seoul Plaza in front of City Hall. The entire installation celebrates Seoul being selected as the 2010  World Design Capital. Cultural and design aspects of Seoul are highlighted. Part of the exhibit featured the colors of Seoul. These […]

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KMK: Seoul Plaza Winter’s Story

January 3, 2010July 29, 2023 Brian Dye456Leave a Comment on KMK: Seoul Plaza Winter’s Story

The Hi Seoul Festival of Lights continues with the South Pole Experience and Exhibition! This event recreates South Korea’s South Pole outpost right smack in the middle of Seoul out in front of City Hall. The entire experience includes an exhibit on the flora and fauna of the south pole, an introduction to the Antarctic […]

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KMK: Gwanghwamun Square Skating Rink

January 2, 2010July 29, 2023 Brian Dye512Leave a Comment on KMK: Gwanghwamun Square Skating Rink

The Hi Seoul Festival of Lights has kicked into full gear! This winter season the city of Seoul will be bringing a bevy of activities for the citizenry to enjoy. First up is the ice skating rink at Gwanghawum Square. If you haven’t been by here in awhile then it will definitely be an eye […]

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