What a Han River Day!

As spring nears and the weather gets warmer, more people are enjoying outdoor activities, and interest in picnics along the Han River is growing. Today, we’ll suggest a simple picnic route at Han River Park, featuring festivals, facilities, and popular spots. The first spot is Seoraeseom Island. Seoraeseom is the largest artificial island in Banpo Hangang Park. In May, it hosts the Canola Flower Festival, where visitors can see bright yell...

Relax with a Cup of Black Tea

Did you know that there are many different types of black tea? Black tea is systematically categorized based on its blend and the origin of the tea leaves, making it highly appealing in a society that values personal preferences. Already cherished worldwide, the pleasure of enjoying a cup of black tea that matches your taste is truly indescribable. Pharos visited two specialized tea shops to explore a variety of black teas, each with its own uni...

Changgyeonggung Palace Night Tour: History Under the Stars

Changgyeonggung Palace is one of Korea’s traditional palaces and it was built in 1419. The history of Changgyeonggung Palace started in the King Taejong era. When King Taejong abdicated to Sejong and stepped down as king, he built a separate palace next to Changdeokgung Palace to use as his residence, and he named it Changgyeonggung Palace. Later, King Danjong moved to the palace after being forced to abdicate by Grand Prince Suyang and h...

Try Being a Chef by Making Finger Food!

When you invite your friends to your home or have a party, delicious food cannot be left out. Tasty food makes not only the organizer but also the participants feel good. However, it is not easy for students who live alone to make various party foods because it's quite difficult to prepare all the ingredients and cook. Finger food is the perfect food to make in this case. Finger food is a dish that we can eat with fingers, without any fork o...

Make Your Own Candle at “January”

Haenggung-dong craft street is called the Insa-dong of Suwon. It is a popular date spot because of its various food and beautiful cafes. Haenggung-dong craft street stretches about 420 meters from Hwaseong Fortress to Paldalmun. Many artists show their work on the street, so people can easily enjoy and purchase the artists’ works. This street was a main business district long ago. However, big markets and department stores were built near ...

Adults' Trendy Playground, Itaewon's GRAPHIC

GRAPHIC, a book cafe and independent bookstore in Gyeongridan-gil, Itaewon, is a trendy playground for adults. The exterior that resembles a gallery shows its unique presence among residential areas. The building of GRAPHIC, which looks like a partially cut cylinder, has a white wall without any window and lacks a signboard, making it hard to guess its purpose just by looking at its exterior. In keeping with its name, GRAPHIC here has graphic n...

Let’s Go to the National Museum of Korea to Find a Blue Dragon~!

(Source: National Museum of Korea) In 2024, during the year of the blue dragon’s energy, the National Museum of Korea is holding a special exhibition called ‘Finding a Blue Dragon.’ The dragon has always been special to Korean history from the past to the present. In the past, a dragon which was printed on the king's clothes meant ‘power.’ As it says “a rags to riches story.” it symbolized hope and ac...

Love Ya, Lauv! - A Romantic Night with Lauv

On August 29, pop star Lauv’s first solo concert was held at KSPO Dome (Olympic Stadium) in Olympic Park. To see Lauv, 15,000 people filled KSPO Dome to see Lauv even though it was a rainy weekday evening. Lauv is a pop star who is well known in Korea for his songs, “Paris in the Rain” and “I Like Me Better.” In particular, as the movie Elemental became popular, his song “Steal the Show,” which was featu...

Are You Familiar with Gimjang?

Gimjang is the name for the traditional process of making kimchi. It is said to strengthen family cooperation and reaffirm Korean identity. Gimjang season is in late fall, when enough kimchi is made to sustain the family through the winter. Even the weather conditions and temperature are considered when choosing the most favorable days for making kimchi. Ideas, skills, and methods are shared with others while exchanging kimchi among households. ...

“Hey Guys, Come to Five Guys!”

Five Guys is a famous brand that is considered one of the top three burgers in the USA. Five Guys recently opened its first Korean store in Gangnam. The landing of Five Guys in Korea is creating tension among Korean burger franchises. In the first week of operations, 15,000 hamburgers were sold, an average of 2,000 hamburgers per day. Because of this trend, people reselling burgers even appeared on Danggeun Market. Thus a hamburger has created a...