Korean culture guide

The Expat Guide to Korean Drinking Etiquette: Pouring Rules, Toasting, and the Art of Somaek

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Visitors in hanbok in front of Gyeongbokgung Palace with Bugaksan behind

Master the art of drinking in Seoul! A five-year expat shares essential Korean drinking etiquette, from the two-hand pouring rule to mixing the perfect Somaek.

First-Time Jimjilbang Guide: Korean Bathhouse Etiquette, Rules and What to Wear

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Visitors in hanbok in front of Gyeongbokgung Palace with Bugaksan behind

Planning your first visit to a Korean bathhouse? Learn the essential etiquette, what to wear, and how to navigate the naked zones like a seasoned local in this honest guide by a five-year Seoul expat.