Survive & Thrive in Korea
If you’re a devout Macaphile worshipping at the altar of Steve Jobs then you’ll want to play close attention. The days of shipping in your precious apple toys past Korean customs have come and gone. Today Apple runs riot through the Korean tech commercial market with only an occasional hiccup as seen by the long […]
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The Other Hongdae I love surprises. This is especially true when the surprise is unexpected. I had thought that I knew Hongdae, but I just recently discovered that what I thought I knew only amounted to the tip of the iceberg. Hongdae, it turns out, has so much more going on. You see, when I […]
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Platoon Kunsthalle Night Flea Market Night Flea Market KICK ASS KOREA reason 5 As you approach the first thing you notice is the flicker of strobe lights splashed on the buildings. Then, as you come closer, the rumble of hip hop beats grows. Nearby, passerby on their own evening adventure slow, heads rubbernecking to see […]
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Platoon Kunsthalle Last year a new building went up in the posh neighborhood of Apgujeong. Actually it’s more than just a building, it’s a community. Originating in Germany the Platoon concept focuses on harnessing the power of artists through interconnectivity and collective purpose towards giving birth to creative ideas and seeing them nurtured to fruition. […]
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Need a tat? I’ve got the place for you. Fear not, just because you’re not back at home doesn’t mean there isn’t some kick ass spots to get some ink. Korea may be all conservative and straight laced on the surface, but once you dig a little deeper you’ll find those outside the mainstream thriving […]
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Seoul Square located in the heart of the City Hall area is a revelation in building architecture. It definitely lives up to the website’s boast of Efficiency, Convenience, Connection, and Creativity. Creativity The grandest element of Seoul Square and what sets it apart from other buildings is it’s digital facade. At night the entire front of the building facing […]
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