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Fluent Fiction - Korean: Lost in Translation: Seoul Dialect Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/lost-in-translation-seoul-dialect-adventure Story Transcript:Ko: 서울의 한복판에서, 정확히는 동대문의 북적이는 시장 속에서 지혜는 자신이 가진 GPS를 불안하게 바라보았다. 그 GPS는 특이하게도 홍어를 좋아하는 부산 사투리로 된 목소리로 밖에 안내를 하지 않았다.En: In the heart of Seoul, more precisely in the bustling market of Dongdaemun, Ji-hye anxiously looked at her GPS. The GPS had a peculiar feature of only providing guidance in the Busan dialect, which she found to be quite unsettling.Ko: "벌써 어디로 가야 할지 모르겠어," 지혜는 씁쓸한 미소를 짓는다. 고향인 경기도에서는 서울 사람들의 속도에 따라 가기도 벅찼는데, 이제 부산 사투리로 된 GPS에 맞추어야 했다.En: "I'm already lost as to where I should be going," Ji-hye said with a bittersweet smile. Coming from Gyeonggi Province, she was already overwhelmed by the fast-paced Seoul life, and now she had to adjust to the GPS speaking in the Busan dialect.Ko: 처음부터 지혜는 이 GPS를 불신했다. 그럼에도 특이한 경험이 될 것이라는 친구의 조언에 이끌려, 그 GPS를 선택했었다. 처음에는 새로운 방언을 익히는 것이 재미있었지만, 시간이 지날수록 더 이상 진행되지 못하게 만들었다.En: From the beginning, Ji-hye was skeptical of this GPS. Despite her initial reluctance, she had chosen this GPS based on a friend's advice that it would be a unique experience. Initially, learning a new dialect was fun, but as time passed, it became more challenging to progress.Ko: 한복판에서 서성이던 지혜는 아무래도 선을 그어야겠다는 결심을 했다. “잘 들어. 나한테 서울말로 안내해줘. 아니면 차라리 못 이해할예정.”En: Standing aimlessly in the bustling market, Ji-hye decided that she needed to draw the line. "Listen up. Guide me in Seoul dialect. Otherwise, I might not understand at all."Ko: 그 질문에 GPS는 “네가 못 이해하면 어떠냐?”라고 대답했다. 의외의 대답에 지혜는 당황했다. 그러나 종국에 그 질문은 중요한 질문이었다. 그리고 그가 제기한 문제는 길을 찾는 것이 아니라 그녀의 고정관념을 깨달았다.En: To this question, the GPS replied, "What if you don't understand?" The unexpected response left Ji-hye stunned. But ultimately, that question was a crucial one. And the issue it raised was not about finding the way but about breaking her fixed mindset.Ko: "그래. 어쩌면 나는 너를 잘 이해하고 있지 않아도 너의 도움을 받고 있을 수 있겠지. 조금 더 들여다보자," 지혜는 깊게 숨을 들이마신다. 그리고 고개를 들어 앞을 본다. 무슨 말인지는 잘 모르겠지만, 그녀는 당당하게 발걸음을 옮긴다. 서울의 야경을 바라보며 그녀는 활기찬 웃음을 지어 보였다.En: "Okay. Perhaps even if I don't fully understand you, I can still receive your help. Let's take a closer look," Ji-hye took a deep breath. She raised her head and looked ahead. Though she didn't fully grasp the meaning of it all, she confidently took her steps forward. Gazing at the night view of Seoul, she let out a cheerful laugh.Ko: 그것이 바로 우리가 양해해야 할 방법이다. 모든 것을 잘 이해하지 못하더라도 그것에 당당하게 맞설 수 있다면, 그게 진정한 모험이 아닐까.En: That's the approach we must acknowledge. Even if we don't fully understand everything, if we can confidently face it, wouldn't that be a true adventure? Vocabulary Words:Title: 제목Mission: 미션Dialect: 방언Seoul: 서울Market: 시장GPS: GPSBusan: 부산Province: 도Overwhelmed: 압도받다Adjust: 적응하다Skeptical: 불신 있는Reluctance: 마지못한Friend: 친구Unique: 독특한Challenging: 도전적인Aimlessly: 목적없이Crucial: 결정적인Fixed mindset: 고정된 사고방식Confidently: 자신있게Cheerful: 쾌활한Approach: 방법Acknowledge: 인정하다Adventure: 모험Bittersweet: 씁쓸한Stunned: 깜짝 놀라다Gazing: 바라보는Understanding: 이해Deep breath: 깊게 숨을 들이마신다Laugh: 웃음

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Wer in Südkorea basteln will, kann in Tourismusgegenden wie Insa-dong oder im Bukcheon Hanok Village traditionelle Deko-Knoten und Perlmutt-Holzkästchen oder Souvenirs wie Papierfächer, Stempel, selbst bemalte Tassen und Couple-Ringe unter professioneller Anleitung selbst herstellen. Bei größeren Dingen wie Möbel, Gartenhäuschen oder Reparaturen im eigenen Haus wird es aber schwierig, denn Handwerksarbeiten macht hierzulande fast niemand selbst, für alles gibt es günstige Firmen, die die Arbeit schnell und meist zuverlässig erledigen. Anders als in vielen anderen Ländern ist Do-it-yourself (DIY) schlicht keine Tradition in Korea. Selbst Umzüge lassen die meisten Haushalte von Profis mit Komplettservice erledigen, und als ein schwedisches Möbelhaus vor neun Jahren seine Pforten in Korea eröffnete, musste es von Anfang an Liefer- und Aufbauservice anbieten. Wer trotzdem Handwerks-Werkzeug sucht, sollte sich auf den Flohmärkten in Dongdaemun umsehen.

Korea ist zu Recht stolz auf seine kulturellen Traditionen. Wie Deutschland und viele andere Länder auch bewahrt es die besonders herausragenden kulturellen Schätze als nationale Kulturgüter, von denen viele von der UNESCO als Kulturerbe der Menschheit anerkannt sind und werden. Neben weithin sichtbaren kulturellen Monumenten wie die alten Tore Namdaemun und Dongdaemun gibt es auch unsichtbare oder besser unantastbare Kulturgüter wie Tänze, Gesangsarten, Sportspiele oder handwerkliche Tätigkeiten. Zu dieser exklusiven Liste gesellt sich nun das traditionelle Spiel Yut Nori, ein Brettspiel mit Ähnlichkeiten zu Mensch-Ärgere-Dich-Nicht. Wer mehr über die materiellen und immateriellen kulturellen Schätze Koreas erfahren möchte, kann bei der Webseite der Kulturerbe-Behörde beginnen: www.cha.go.kr/main.html

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Welcome to the Elevator World News Podcast. Today’s podcast news podcast is sponsored by elevatorbooks.com: www.elevatorbooks.com HYUNDAI ELEVATOR’S DOMESTIC BUSINESS STRONG IN 2020 South Korea's Hyundai Elevator reported strong new and modernization business across the country in the first half of 2020, citing a "strong will to stand up to challenges" of the COVID-19 pandemic. In its summer 2020 newsletter, Hyundai Elevator shared details of major contracts, including Lotte Castle, which will include the tallest building in the Dongdaemun-gu area of Seoul. The contract includes 99 elevators traversing 65 above- and eight below-ground floors within five buildings. Installation is anticipated in 2023. The OEM is also providing 384 elevators with options such as foot activation for buildings of varying heights at 12 sites across the country for Daelim Industrial Co. Modernization jobs include the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Seoul (four elevators serving 20 floors) and Booyoung Housing developments in locations across western South Korea (269 elevators). Image credit: courtesy of booking.com To read the full transcript of today's podcast, visit: elevatorworld.com/news Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes │ Google Play | SoundCloud │ Stitcher │ TuneIn

In this episode, we take a look at the migrant worker movement in South Korea including an interview with Shekh al Mamun, vice president of the Migrants’ Trade Union and activist-academic Chulhyo Kim. We were also at the December 15th Migrant Workers’ Day rally in Dongdaemun to hear from participants. The music you heard in this episode is: ‘Pay Day’ and ‘The Grave of the Hand’ by Stop Crackdown and 'Movement Proposition' by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) References and Recommended Reading: Kim, Chulhyo, Temporary labour migration, social movements and neoliberal transformation in South Korea, PhD thesis, Sydney University, 2018: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/326010450_Temporary_labour_migration_social_movements_and_neoliberal_transformation_in_South_Korea_Temporary_labour_migration_social_movements_and_neoliberal_transformation_in_South_Korea Doucette, Jamie and Prey, Robert, ‘Between Migrant and Minjung: The Changing Face of Migrant Cultural Activism in Korea’, Asia Pacific Journal, 22 March 2010, Vol. 8, Issue 12, No. 2: https://apjjf.org/-Jamie-Doucette/3323/article.html. Hye-Kyung Lee, ‘Gender, Migration and Civil Activism in South Korea, Asian and Pacific Migration Journal’, Vol. 12, No. 1-2, 2003, pp. 127-153. Jun, EuyRyung, ‘"The frog that has forgotten its past": advocating for migrant worker rights in South Korea’, positions: east asia cultures critique, Vol 24: No. 23, Aug 2016, pp. 669-692. Jun, EuyRyung, ‘Migrant Workers Amidst the Waves of Volunteers: Participation and Empowerment in South Korean Migrant Advocacy’, Anthropological Quarterly, Vol. 89, No. 3 (2016), pp. 753–780. Jung, Sungshin, ‘From Undocumented Migrant Workers to Migrant Media Activists: A Case Study of MWTV Migrant Media Activists’, Korean Anthropology Review, vol. 3 (February 2019), pp. 175-210. Koo, Se-Woong ‘The fight to secure migrant workers’ rights continues in South Korea’, Equal Times, 8 October 2015: https://www.equaltimes.org/the-fight-to-secure-migrant?lang=en#.XgBbtUczZPZ. MacDonald, Sam, ‘Migrant workers’ victory in Korea’, RS21, 24 August 2015: https://www.rs21.org.uk/2015/08/24/migrant-workers-victory-in-korea/. You can find us on: Facebook: www.facebook.com/contemporaryrebellions/ and Twitter: twitter.com/ContemporaryRe3

Today we are joined by Natalie Koch, Associate Professor of Geography at the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs at Syracuse University, and editor of Critical Geographies of Sport: Space, Power, and Sport in Global Perspective (Routledge, 2017).  In our conversation, we discuss the growing field of critical sports geography, the role of sports in authoritarian regimes, and the neo-liberalization of sports. In Critical geographies, Koch joins other scholars to address a wide range of sports issues, including the demolition of South Korea’s Dongdaemun baseball stadium, professional wrestling in the territorial era in the United States, and the identity politics of the Gaelic Athletic Association.  An emphasis on space and the ways that space embodies power and power relations, underpins the volume’s diverse offerings and draws them into fruitful conversation with each other. The collected essays fall into two categories: the first half of the book examines sports, geopolitics, and the state.  Here Koch offers her own fascinating analysis of authoritarian leaders – including Mao Zedong, Vladimir Putin, and Sheikh Zayed – and their use of sports to promote the legitimacy of their regime and their own cult of personality.  Koch is especially careful to differentiate between the distinct masculine discourses at work in China, Russia, and the United Arab Emirates and the way those discourses made use of the divergent topographies of their countries: tundra, desert and massive river delta. The second half of the book deals with sports, community, and urban space.  Here authors address the opportunities and limitations offered by sports as a tool of social assimilation and integration; the role stadium projects play in the neo-liberalization of public spaces; and the problematic politics of megaevents. In a coda, Koch and David Jansson provoke further questions by gesturing towards the role social justice can play in critical sports geography. Each one of these essays in this volume offers enticing insights into the ways that power and space intersect in the sports sphere.  Geographers interested in the field of critical sports geography should read this book but scholars generally interested in questions of sports, power, and space are also encouraged to check out this compelling work. Keith Rathbone is a lecturer at Macquarie University in Sydney, Australia.  He researches twentieth-century French social and cultural history. His manuscript, entitled A Nation in Play: Physical Culture, the State, and Society during France’s Dark Years, 1932-1948, examines physical education and sports in order to better understand civic life under the dual authoritarian systems of the German Occupation and the Vichy Regime.  If you have a title to suggest for this podcast, please contact him at keith.rathbone@mq.edu.au Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we are joined by Natalie Koch, Associate Professor of Geography at the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs at Syracuse University, and editor of Critical Geographies of Sport: Space, Power, and Sport in Global Perspective (Routledge, 2017).  In our conversation, we discuss the growing field of critical sports geography, the role of sports in authoritarian regimes, and the neo-liberalization of sports. In Critical geographies, Koch joins other scholars to address a wide range of sports issues, including the demolition of South Korea’s Dongdaemun baseball stadium, professional wrestling in the territorial era in the United States, and the identity politics of the Gaelic Athletic Association.  An emphasis on space and the ways that space embodies power and power relations, underpins the volume’s diverse offerings and draws them into fruitful conversation with each other. The collected essays fall into two categories: the first half of the book examines sports, geopolitics, and the state.  Here Koch offers her own fascinating analysis of authoritarian leaders – including Mao Zedong, Vladimir Putin, and Sheikh Zayed – and their use of sports to promote the legitimacy of their regime and their own cult of personality.  Koch is especially careful to differentiate between the distinct masculine discourses at work in China, Russia, and the United Arab Emirates and the way those discourses made use of the divergent topographies of their countries: tundra, desert and massive river delta. The second half of the book deals with sports, community, and urban space.  Here authors address the opportunities and limitations offered by sports as a tool of social assimilation and integration; the role stadium projects play in the neo-liberalization of public spaces; and the problematic politics of megaevents. In a coda, Koch and David Jansson provoke further questions by gesturing towards the role social justice can play in critical sports geography. Each one of these essays in this volume offers enticing insights into the ways that power and space intersect in the sports sphere.  Geographers interested in the field of critical sports geography should read this book but scholars generally interested in questions of sports, power, and space are also encouraged to check out this compelling work. Keith Rathbone is a lecturer at Macquarie University in Sydney, Australia.  He researches twentieth-century French social and cultural history. His manuscript, entitled A Nation in Play: Physical Culture, the State, and Society during France’s Dark Years, 1932-1948, examines physical education and sports in order to better understand civic life under the dual authoritarian systems of the German Occupation and the Vichy Regime.  If you have a title to suggest for this podcast, please contact him at keith.rathbone@mq.edu.au Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we are joined by Natalie Koch, Associate Professor of Geography at the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs at Syracuse University, and editor of Critical Geographies of Sport: Space, Power, and Sport in Global Perspective (Routledge, 2017).  In our conversation, we discuss the growing field of critical sports geography, the role of sports in authoritarian regimes, and the neo-liberalization of sports. In Critical geographies, Koch joins other scholars to address a wide range of sports issues, including the demolition of South Korea’s Dongdaemun baseball stadium, professional wrestling in the territorial era in the United States, and the identity politics of the Gaelic Athletic Association.  An emphasis on space and the ways that space embodies power and power relations, underpins the volume’s diverse offerings and draws them into fruitful conversation with each other. The collected essays fall into two categories: the first half of the book examines sports, geopolitics, and the state.  Here Koch offers her own fascinating analysis of authoritarian leaders – including Mao Zedong, Vladimir Putin, and Sheikh Zayed – and their use of sports to promote the legitimacy of their regime and their own cult of personality.  Koch is especially careful to differentiate between the distinct masculine discourses at work in China, Russia, and the United Arab Emirates and the way those discourses made use of the divergent topographies of their countries: tundra, desert and massive river delta. The second half of the book deals with sports, community, and urban space.  Here authors address the opportunities and limitations offered by sports as a tool of social assimilation and integration; the role stadium projects play in the neo-liberalization of public spaces; and the problematic politics of megaevents. In a coda, Koch and David Jansson provoke further questions by gesturing towards the role social justice can play in critical sports geography. Each one of these essays in this volume offers enticing insights into the ways that power and space intersect in the sports sphere.  Geographers interested in the field of critical sports geography should read this book but scholars generally interested in questions of sports, power, and space are also encouraged to check out this compelling work. Keith Rathbone is a lecturer at Macquarie University in Sydney, Australia.  He researches twentieth-century French social and cultural history. His manuscript, entitled A Nation in Play: Physical Culture, the State, and Society during France’s Dark Years, 1932-1948, examines physical education and sports in order to better understand civic life under the dual authoritarian systems of the German Occupation and the Vichy Regime.  If you have a title to suggest for this podcast, please contact him at keith.rathbone@mq.edu.au Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we are joined by Natalie Koch, Associate Professor of Geography at the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs at Syracuse University, and editor of Critical Geographies of Sport: Space, Power, and Sport in Global Perspective (Routledge, 2017).  In our conversation, we discuss the growing field of critical sports geography, the role of sports in authoritarian regimes, and the neo-liberalization of sports. In Critical geographies, Koch joins other scholars to address a wide range of sports issues, including the demolition of South Korea’s Dongdaemun baseball stadium, professional wrestling in the territorial era in the United States, and the identity politics of the Gaelic Athletic Association.  An emphasis on space and the ways that space embodies power and power relations, underpins the volume’s diverse offerings and draws them into fruitful conversation with each other. The collected essays fall into two categories: the first half of the book examines sports, geopolitics, and the state.  Here Koch offers her own fascinating analysis of authoritarian leaders – including Mao Zedong, Vladimir Putin, and Sheikh Zayed – and their use of sports to promote the legitimacy of their regime and their own cult of personality.  Koch is especially careful to differentiate between the distinct masculine discourses at work in China, Russia, and the United Arab Emirates and the way those discourses made use of the divergent topographies of their countries: tundra, desert and massive river delta. The second half of the book deals with sports, community, and urban space.  Here authors address the opportunities and limitations offered by sports as a tool of social assimilation and integration; the role stadium projects play in the neo-liberalization of public spaces; and the problematic politics of megaevents. In a coda, Koch and David Jansson provoke further questions by gesturing towards the role social justice can play in critical sports geography. Each one of these essays in this volume offers enticing insights into the ways that power and space intersect in the sports sphere.  Geographers interested in the field of critical sports geography should read this book but scholars generally interested in questions of sports, power, and space are also encouraged to check out this compelling work. Keith Rathbone is a lecturer at Macquarie University in Sydney, Australia.  He researches twentieth-century French social and cultural history. His manuscript, entitled A Nation in Play: Physical Culture, the State, and Society during France’s Dark Years, 1932-1948, examines physical education and sports in order to better understand civic life under the dual authoritarian systems of the German Occupation and the Vichy Regime.  If you have a title to suggest for this podcast, please contact him at keith.rathbone@mq.edu.au Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we are joined by Natalie Koch, Associate Professor of Geography at the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs at Syracuse University, and editor of Critical Geographies of Sport: Space, Power, and Sport in Global Perspective (Routledge, 2017).  In our conversation, we discuss the growing field of critical sports geography, the role of sports in authoritarian regimes, and the neo-liberalization of sports. In Critical geographies, Koch joins other scholars to address a wide range of sports issues, including the demolition of South Korea’s Dongdaemun baseball stadium, professional wrestling in the territorial era in the United States, and the identity politics of the Gaelic Athletic Association.  An emphasis on space and the ways that space embodies power and power relations, underpins the volume’s diverse offerings and draws them into fruitful conversation with each other. The collected essays fall into two categories: the first half of the book examines sports, geopolitics, and the state.  Here Koch offers her own fascinating analysis of authoritarian leaders – including Mao Zedong, Vladimir Putin, and Sheikh Zayed – and their use of sports to promote the legitimacy of their regime and their own cult of personality.  Koch is especially careful to differentiate between the distinct masculine discourses at work in China, Russia, and the United Arab Emirates and the way those discourses made use of the divergent topographies of their countries: tundra, desert and massive river delta. The second half of the book deals with sports, community, and urban space.  Here authors address the opportunities and limitations offered by sports as a tool of social assimilation and integration; the role stadium projects play in the neo-liberalization of public spaces; and the problematic politics of megaevents. In a coda, Koch and David Jansson provoke further questions by gesturing towards the role social justice can play in critical sports geography. Each one of these essays in this volume offers enticing insights into the ways that power and space intersect in the sports sphere.  Geographers interested in the field of critical sports geography should read this book but scholars generally interested in questions of sports, power, and space are also encouraged to check out this compelling work. Keith Rathbone is a lecturer at Macquarie University in Sydney, Australia.  He researches twentieth-century French social and cultural history. His manuscript, entitled A Nation in Play: Physical Culture, the State, and Society during France’s Dark Years, 1932-1948, examines physical education and sports in order to better understand civic life under the dual authoritarian systems of the German Occupation and the Vichy Regime.  If you have a title to suggest for this podcast, please contact him at keith.rathbone@mq.edu.au Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we are joined by Natalie Koch, Associate Professor of Geography at the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs at Syracuse University, and editor of Critical Geographies of Sport: Space, Power, and Sport in Global Perspective (Routledge, 2017).  In our conversation, we discuss the growing field of critical sports geography, the role of sports in authoritarian regimes, and the neo-liberalization of sports. In Critical geographies, Koch joins other scholars to address a wide range of sports issues, including the demolition of South Korea’s Dongdaemun baseball stadium, professional wrestling in the territorial era in the United States, and the identity politics of the Gaelic Athletic Association.  An emphasis on space and the ways that space embodies power and power relations, underpins the volume’s diverse offerings and draws them into fruitful conversation with each other. The collected essays fall into two categories: the first half of the book examines sports, geopolitics, and the state.  Here Koch offers her own fascinating analysis of authoritarian leaders – including Mao Zedong, Vladimir Putin, and Sheikh Zayed – and their use of sports to promote the legitimacy of their regime and their own cult of personality.  Koch is especially careful to differentiate between the distinct masculine discourses at work in China, Russia, and the United Arab Emirates and the way those discourses made use of the divergent topographies of their countries: tundra, desert and massive river delta. The second half of the book deals with sports, community, and urban space.  Here authors address the opportunities and limitations offered by sports as a tool of social assimilation and integration; the role stadium projects play in the neo-liberalization of public spaces; and the problematic politics of megaevents. In a coda, Koch and David Jansson provoke further questions by gesturing towards the role social justice can play in critical sports geography. Each one of these essays in this volume offers enticing insights into the ways that power and space intersect in the sports sphere.  Geographers interested in the field of critical sports geography should read this book but scholars generally interested in questions of sports, power, and space are also encouraged to check out this compelling work. Keith Rathbone is a lecturer at Macquarie University in Sydney, Australia.  He researches twentieth-century French social and cultural history. His manuscript, entitled A Nation in Play: Physical Culture, the State, and Society during France’s Dark Years, 1932-1948, examines physical education and sports in order to better understand civic life under the dual authoritarian systems of the German Occupation and the Vichy Regime.  If you have a title to suggest for this podcast, please contact him at keith.rathbone@mq.edu.au Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Korea with kids — this South Korea travel blog post & podcast will get you ready to buy flights! There are many things to do in Korea with kids...or without them. Surprisingly, travel in South Korea hasn't caught on like it has in Japan and China. But we're here to tell you that Korea is a great place to explore. Read on (and listen in!) for Korea travel tips, as well as advice on things to do in Seoul and exploring Korea's beautiful Jeju island. ::: Like what you’re hearing? Then please subscribe, rate & review Epic Education Radio. We would be extremely grateful! iTunes is a search engine as well, and so when you rate and review us, you help others find us. Thank you! :::   South Korea Travel Blog: Korea Travel Tips Today I talk with Sejal Parekh to hear about travel in South Korea. Sejal and her husband have just spent time in Japan, Korea and now Bali, where we spoke from. In this Epic Education Radio episode, I ask Sejal all about exploring South Korea with kids. We talk about things to do in Seoul with kids, exploring Jeju Island with kids, and more.   IN THIS EPISODE 02:18 Intro convo - Bali plastic 06:47 Intro to Sejal's Family 08:49 Why Korea? Why Korea with Kids? 11:31 Things to do in Seoul 17:09 DMZ: Korea Travel Blog 23:14 The energy of the Hongdae neighborhood 28:20 Communication & food/eating in Seoul 35:08 Getting around Seoul 40:06 Pop band encounter 41:48 Things to do at Jeju Island 45:52 Accommodation on Jeju Island 48:50 Getting to Jeju Island from Seoul 50:40 More things to do at Jeju Island   ABOUT   Names: Sejal Parekh, her husband, and their 4-year-old daughter Hold passports from: the UK (London) Type of travel: Living abroad (in the US) and long-term travel A few places they've been: Japan, Korea, Indonesia and Greece   FIND THEM ON Instagram   Things to Do in Seoul, Things to Do at Jeju Island & More This episode is between two family travelers, but as you'll see, all the great things to do in South Korea are for everyone. Not just kids or families. We discuss why they chose travel in Korea. We also talk about food, accommodation, getting around and more South Korea travel tips. If you're interested in exploring East Asia, then this South Korea travel blog post & podcast should whet your appetite! Why Korea? Why Korea with Kids? When I asked Sejal why they chose to travel in Korea, she explained that it had been on her list for a while. Some of her old coworkers had been and sent back pictures. In addition, we both agreed that Korea is in many ways the "it" place in East Asia right now. In fact, lots of cultural and commercial cues point to Korea. Whether it's in design, in music, in fashion or in the beauty industry, South Korea is at or near the center of many present trends. Another reason why travel in South Korea with kids is worth your time is that it is a very safe and well-run country. The crime rates are extremely low, and the infrastructure is strong. Transportation is fast and effective, and you'll have no problem getting online. Korea and Japan: Travel South Korea with Kids You may already know this, but Korea and Japan are extremely close to each other. Sejal and I talk about how fast and easy it is to get back and forth between the two counties. Flights from Tokyo to Seoul are around 2.5 hours, where flights from Osaka to Seoul are much less. If you're planning to visit Japan (and we certainly recommend that you do), then consider visiting Korea as well. Sejal and her family had just spent over a month in Japan before they visited Korea. Their Korean trip was for three weeks. Yet Sejal says that if they hadn't already booked flights out, they would have extended their stay. Where to Stay in Seoul: South Korea Travel Tips   Their first stop was Seoul. This is the capital of South Korea and (arguably) the most vibrant and dynamic city in the country. Sejal chose the Dongdaemun neighborhood because it had lots of the elements they like in city travel. There were cafes, restaurants, and bars on hand. It also holds the futuristic convention center designed by Zaha Hadid. Things to Do Seoul: South Korea Travel Blog One of their favorite things to do in Seoul was simply to pick a different neighborhood each day to walk through. In addition here are your (fairly touristy) things to do in Seoul with kids and how they felt about them. The Hop-on, Hop-off Bus — Things to Do in Seoul With Kids We have frequently recommended taking the open-top tourist buses in famous locations. This can be a great way to get your bearings in a new city and help you navigate your way later. However, Sejal says that they wouldn't do the hop-on, hop-off bus in Seoul again. Why? For one, it's hard to actually get your bearings because Google Maps don't work in Korea. Therefore, they couldn't orientate themselves as they would have liked to. The DMZ - South Korea Travel Blog Visiting the DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) may be considered a "touristy" activity by many. Yet Sejal and her husband found it very interesting and meaningful. In fact, they were there just days before the US President's famous 2018 visit. Sejal describes taking a small tour group. They had excellent guides who told stories of the relationship between North and South Korea. We then talked about how one day Korea's DMZ would be like Checkpoint Charlie in Berlin. Hopefully. How nice it would be in the Korean DMZ was nothing more than a tourist attraction. Hongdae One of my favorite things to do in Korea is exploring Seoul's Hongdae District. Occupying the area of several colleges and universities, the Hongdae District is action-packed. Expect lots of cool restaurants, cafes, trendy clothing and design boutiques and more. It is a nightlife area, as well, but extremely lively 24-7. Food & Communication: Things to Do in Korea with Kids Sejal explains that English levels appeared to be lower than in Japan during their experiences in the country. They often ran into language barriers but found people to be very helpful. Eating in Seoul: South Korean Food & Restaurants Sejal recalls several times when they had to skip trying a restaurant because they couldn't read the menu. Unless there were pictures, they didn't risk it. Solo travelers may take the risk more often. However, when traveling with young kids like Sejal is, sometimes it's best to go with what you know. Lots of Korean food is fried and/or meat-based. That said, it's still possible to eat vegetarian in Korea. Many places have veggie-friendly dishes, but you should be prepared to ask for them. Prepare a card with the word "vegetarian" written in Korean. Getting Around Seoul: South Korea Travel Blog Seoul is a very walkable city with a clean, modern and efficient transportation system. Whether you're traveling in Korea with kids or on your own, you'll find many transportation options. Taxis are clean and safe, as well. But here's the thing: English is not widely spoken in South Korea. This can make it tricky talking to taxi drivers and subway attendants. And because of Hangul, Korea's writing system, it can be hard to read a map. Speaking of maps, Sejal explains how Google Maps don't work well in Korea. Instead, most people use Kakao Maps, a local provider. But that means that the maps are often in Korean, which can be tricky to read. Korea's Jeju Island: South Korea Travel Blog   Straight from the megalopolis of Seoul, Sejal and family flew to Jeju Island. Sejal and family found plenty of fun things to do at Jeju Island, which she describes in the podcast. Often called "Honeymoon Island" by South Koreans, Jeju has peaceful beaches, green, pastoral hills, and a thriving art scene. No wonder many South Koreans still choose to take their honeymoon here! In fact, anyone who wants to get away from the gritty urban scene will find Jeju Island to be one of the best places to visit in Korea. How to Get to Jeju Island: Things to Do at Jeju Island Korea This beautiful dot of green is around 70 kilometers south of South Korea's southern border, but it's around a 90-minute flight from Seoul in the north of the country. If you're planning more Korea travel south of the capital, then consider a variety of ferries that leave from ports along the southern border. Most people, however, may find the flying from Seoul to Jeju Island works best for their Korea travel itinerary. Things to Do at Jeju Island: South Korea Travel Tips   There are loads of things to do in Seoul, Busan, and other major Korean cities. However, Jeju Island attractions are also varied and appealing. When looking for things to do at Jeju Island, Sejal and family discovered great beaches, nature trails and much more. "I thought it would just be a pretty island with beaches," she says, "but it was all that and much more." There are other great things to do at Jeju Island besides exploring the shoreline. Jeju Island has loads of natural beauty past the beaches. For example, there are lots of hillside trails and waterfalls in the interior. On the cultural side, Sejal recommends visiting the Jeju Art Village. Here, she was surprised and impressed by the variety and quality of art on display. Sejal is also interested in the beauty industry. She discovered that many of the leading Korean beauty products originate in Jeju Island's volcanic soil. Haenyeo Divers: Things to Do at Jeju Island One of the most interesting things to do at Jeju Island for Sejal was to visit the Haenyeo divers. These all-women diving groups are part of a matriarchal society on Jeju Island. In fact, they listed by UNESCO as "intangible cultural heritage." Unfortunately, most divers are now in the 50's or all the way up to their 80's. With this in mind, it's entirely possible that this cultural tradition may not exist in the next generation. Getting Around Jeju Island: Korea with Kids Originally, Sejal and family planned to hire a rental car on Jeju Island. Thanks to high fees and complications with their driver's licenses, they went with bicycles and local buses. And they're glad they did. They took local buses all over. They also easily rented a bicycle with a child's seat, which made for some fun exploring Jeju Island. Exploring things to do at Jeju Island was “very manageable without a car," she says, "despite what other people will tell you." Where to Stay on Jeju Island: South Korea Travel Tips When looking for where to stay on Jeju Island, Sejal and family decided to avoid resorts. Instead, they chose a "modern" hotel...with mixed results. According to Sejal, she felt that South Korean tourism is on the tipping point of something good. However, it's not there just yet. While their room wasn't bad, there were a few things she wished were different. If they return again, she explains, then they would look for a guesthouse, Airbnb or another arrangement. Know Any Fun Things to Do in Korea? If you combine both Sejal's and my time in Korea, we've only spent a little over a month in the country in our individual trips. Sejal saw lots of Seoul and Jeju Island. In contrast, I've only visited one district in Seoul a few times. That's why we need your help. We want this South Korea travel blog post to be more comprehensive. What are some great things to do in South Korea? Tell us things to do in Seoul. Tell us things to do in Busan. Give us details on things to do at Jeju Island and beyond. Where else should we explore?     Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. This means, at no extra cost to you,  we might receive a small commission if you make a purchase or book using those links. My opinions are my own and I only recommend places/services that I believe will genuinely help you find fun things to do in Korea with kids. If you're looking for things to do in Seoul or things to do at Jeju Island, I hope that this South Korea travel blog post helps! Full-on family travel fundamentals. Epic Education Radio is interviews, stories and advice for people who decide to make travel a priority in their family's life...and for those who want to. Tune in each week to hear stories and advice from new traveling families, and hear how they've handled various family travel-related issues like education, socialization, working, budgeting, accommodation, road-parenting, safety, technology and more. We talk gear, websites, apps and other resources for traveling & nomadic families, and answer questions from those who would like to do something similar.

Our last stop on our Asian adventure was the South Korean capital of Seoul, where we spent one week. The city exceeded our expectations with its cool neighbourhoods, delicious food, and beautiful scenery and architecture! We started our visit staying in the Dongdaemun neighbourhood from where we visited the Seoul Tower and Seoul Fortress Wall, and appreciated the quiet seclusion you can get right in the city by visiting the mountains. We took in some more cool neighbourhoods including Gangnam and Myeongdong and ate some great street food, noting how clean the stalls seemed in comparison with other market stalls in Asia. After meeting up with Backpacker Brock we traveled together to the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) at the North Korean border, where we got to hear the story of a North Korean refugee and better understand the reality of how the contention between the two countries affects the physical border. On this episode we talk about what we did in Seoul including the delicious meals we ate, the cool neighbourhoods we visited, and our thoughts and feelings on our visit to the DMZ.   If you enjoy the podcast, join the community on Facebook, Instagram + sign up for the monthly newsletter. Join us for our new weekly online hangouts every other Tuesday this summer, where we'll be joined by travel experts to discuss topics like Digital Nomad life and long term travel with children! Be sure to bring any questions and travel stories you'd like to share! You can also check out our brand new travel community on Facebook where you can ask questions, get travel recommendations, and find community members in your area! Music Credits: www.bensound.com

we're looking at a problem that's truly planetary in scope-- the environmental disruption of fast, cheap fashion produced by globalization. But we're taking it on at a very local scale- with a young woman entrepreneur who is trying to change the way clothes are designed and bought. Come with us now as we head to Changsin-dong, on the periphery of Dongdaemun, ground zero of Korea's fast fashion industry.

1. Heunginjimun 2. Seoul Fortress Wall and Ihwa Mural Village 3. Cheonggyecheon 4. Dongdaemun Design Plaza 5. Gwangjang Market 6. Shopping

At last, we are at the finale of season 4 on Café Seoul. This show is all about gates, but not about the kind of gates you're thinking of. No, we're talking about scandals, especially two very recent ones that have severe political and economic ramifications for Korea.News of the Weird -Reviewing an opinion piece regarding batterygate, Samsung's exploding battery scandal.Ask Rob & Eugene-Gatey McGateface asks why there's no Bukdaemun, when there's a Namdaemun, Dongdaemun, and there used to be a Seodaemun.On the Pulse-A long drawn out discussion of Choi Soon-sil gate... the scandal involving President Park's close friend, who has allegedly been manipulating her from behind the scenes. Special thanks to Peter Daley for contributing to this episode!

At last, we are at the finale of season 4 on Café Seoul. This show is all about gates, but not about the kind of gates you're thinking of. No, we're talking about scandals, especially two very recent ones that have severe political and economic ramifications for Korea.News of the Weird -Reviewing an opinion piece regarding batterygate, Samsung's exploding battery scandal.Ask Rob & Eugene-Gatey McGateface asks why there's no Bukdaemun, when there's a Namdaemun, Dongdaemun, and there used to be a Seodaemun.On the Pulse-A long drawn out discussion of Choi Soon-sil gate... the scandal involving President Park's close friend, who has allegedly been manipulating her from behind the scenes. Special thanks to Peter Daley for contributing to this episode!

Well guys were are pushing on through the week and slowly but surely the weekend is nearly with us. Let us entertain and inform with today's Hellokpop Express News Update, powered by Asian Pop Radio Australia. As revealed on yesterdays update, SM Entertainment (SME) has amazed us with Super Junior -M member, Zhoumi debuting as their next solo artist. Yesterday, SME added the surprised on his album news. Chanyeol and Tao of EXO will be featuring in Zhoumi’s song “Rewind” and the track will be recorded in both Korean and Mandarin version in order for him to promote in both markets. Chanyeol will be featuring the rap part in Korean version and Tao in the Mandarin version. Exciting right! To other news and brand new boy group Hotshot had their debut yesterday with their title song “Take a Shot”. Hotshot, a 6-members team under K.O sound is lead by lJunhyuk, with the help of Rapper Yoonsan Vocalist Hojeong, Sungwoon and dancers Timoteo and Kidz Monster. The group did not set a concept meaning they will try different themes in the future and this time they experiemented with a Hip Hop style. Hopefully more people can get to know them and listen to their music soon, hellokpop and Asian Pop Radio Australia will of course be behind the boys all the way! Actor Jo In Sung was crowned ‘Style Icon of the Year’ this week at the Style Icon Awards held in Dongdaemun, South Korea. The awards ceremony saw many well known celebrities including a special performance from both CL of Kpop outfit 2ne1 and a special performance from G.O.D. In addition to Jo In Sung’s newly acclaimed title, other artists such as TaeTiSeo, 4Minute, Go Ara and more were also awarded a spot within the top ten. During his acceptance speech, Jo In Sung also paid respects to the late Shin Hae Chul who had unfortunately passed away just one day prior to the event This has been Thursday's hellokpop Express News Update, go to fb.com/asianpopradio to get the low down on all things Asian pop, and keep coming back to hellokpop.com for your daily dose of kpop loving! Written and voiced by Asian Pop Radio crew member Erica Chan with the support of news director Cassie Hawton

Well guys were are pushing on through the week and slowly but surely the weekend is nearly with us. Let us entertain and inform with today's Hellokpop Express News Update, powered by Asian Pop Radio Australia. As revealed on yesterdays update, SM Entertainment (SME) has amazed us with Super Junior -M member, Zhoumi debuting as their next solo artist. Yesterday, SME added the surprised on his album news. Chanyeol and Tao of EXO will be featuring in Zhoumi’s song “Rewind” and the track will be recorded in both Korean and Mandarin version in order for him to promote in both markets. Chanyeol will be featuring the rap part in Korean version and Tao in the Mandarin version. Exciting right! To other news and brand new boy group Hotshot had their debut yesterday with their title song “Take a Shot”. Hotshot, a 6-members team under K.O sound is lead by lJunhyuk, with the help of Rapper Yoonsan Vocalist Hojeong, Sungwoon and dancers Timoteo and Kidz Monster. The group did not set a concept meaning they will try different themes in the future and this time they experiemented with a Hip Hop style. Hopefully more people can get to know them and listen to their music soon, hellokpop and Asian Pop Radio Australia will of course be behind the boys all the way! Actor Jo In Sung was crowned ‘Style Icon of the Year’ this week at the Style Icon Awards held in Dongdaemun, South Korea. The awards ceremony saw many well known celebrities including a special performance from both CL of Kpop outfit 2ne1 and a special performance from G.O.D. In addition to Jo In Sung’s newly acclaimed title, other artists such as TaeTiSeo, 4Minute, Go Ara and more were also awarded a spot within the top ten. During his acceptance speech, Jo In Sung also paid respects to the late Shin Hae Chul who had unfortunately passed away just one day prior to the event This has been Thursday's hellokpop Express News Update, go to fb.com/asianpopradio to get the low down on all things Asian pop, and keep coming back to hellokpop.com for your daily dose of kpop loving! Written and voiced by Asian Pop Radio crew member Erica Chan with the support of news director Cassie Hawton

USFK engineers hosted the Tour De Seoul Bike Ride over the Chuseok holiday. Over forty bicyclists looped around the Northern Seoul metropolitan area, making stops at City Hall, the Blue House, and the Dongdaemun shopping district. The group travelled approximately thirty kilometers around the Seoul area.