KoreaPlus-Lifes

Hi, I'm [jeybee]. As a long-time resident of Seoul, I'm passionate about uncovering the authentic, everyday magic of Korea. This blog is my way of sharing my favorite spots, tips, and cultural insights with you, beyond the usual tourist traps.

Is Andong Hahoe Folk Village Worth Visiting? My Honest 2025 Review

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Several performers in colorful traditional costumes and expressive wooden masks are captured mid-dance during a vibrant Hahoe Mask Dance (Byeolsingut Talnori) performance outdoors in Andong.

I get it. You’re planning a trip to South Korea, your itinerary is getting crowded, and you keep seeing this place—Andong Hahoe Folk Village—pop up. It’s a UNESCO World Heritage site, it looks beautiful in photos, but it’s a bit of a journey from Seoul. The big question is: Is it genuinely worth your precious … 더 읽기

The Definitive Gochang Dolmen Sites Tour: A Guide to Korea’s Prehistoric Megaliths

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The tourist tram, full of visitors, winding its way through the Gochang Dolmen Historical Park, with several megalithic dolmens visible in the background.

For the traveler who seeks to touch the annals of deep time, few places in South Korea offer a more profound connection to the past than the Gochang Dolmen Sites. Far from the glittering skylines of Seoul, this quiet corner of Jeollabuk-do province holds the largest and most concentrated collection of prehistoric megaliths on Earth. … 더 읽기

The Ultimate Namhae Island Travel Guide (Your 2025 Korean Hidden Gem)

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A scenic, winding coastal road on Namhae Island, South Korea, with a car driving alongside a dramatic ocean view and green hills.

Tired of the endless energy of Seoul and the crowded beaches of Busan? Are you searching for a piece of South Korea that feels like a well-kept secret, a place where winding coastal roads reveal breathtaking ocean vistas at every turn? Welcome to Namhae, the country’s “Treasure Island.” For years, I’ve sought out Korea’s hidden … 더 읽기