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Seoul vs. The Countryside: A Tale Of Two Speeds In South Korea
If you've only experienced the hustle of Seoul, you're missing out on the real Korea. Life here moves at two ve…
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The Miracle On The Han River: 5 Secrets To Koreas Rapid Rise As A Global Power
If you're still wondering how a nation devastated by war in the 1950s became a global leader in tech and culture by…
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Top 5 Impatient Habits of Koreans: Part 2 (The Hunger for Speed)
Top 5 Impatient Habits of Koreans: Part 2 (The Hunger for Speed)As a local, I sometimes catch myself doing things befor…
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World-Class Art vs. Lifelong Stigma: The Paradox Of Tattoo Culture In Korea
World-Class Art vs. Lifelong Stigma: The Paradox Of Tattoo Culture In KoreaI've seen incredible tattoo artistry eme…
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Top 5 Impatient Habits of Koreans: Part 1 (Are You One of Us?)
Top 5 Impatient Habits of Koreans: Part 1 (Are You One of Us?)You might have heard the term Ppalli-Ppalli (Hurry, Hurry…
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Rash Guards & T-shirts: Why Koreans Cover Up at the Beach
Rash Guards & T-shirts: Why Koreans Cover Up at the BeachI've spent countless summers on Korean beaches, and if…
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Why Koreans Ask Personal Questions: An Insider Guide to Small Talk
Why Koreans Ask Personal Questions: An Insider Guide to Small TalkI see many travelers online feeling overwhelmed by ho…
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yangyangee 양양이
Hi, I'm yangyangee — a Korean living in Korea. I write about the real, everyday side of Korean life that most travel guides won't tell you. No filter, just Korea as it is.
"Korea As It Is" is my space to share the real Korea with English-speaking readers.
