jun - teddy bearjul - tongyeongaug - danyang/guinsasept - gaya kingdomoct - baekje kingdomnov - daegu highlightsdecjanfebmaraprmayjunHello, I have some concerns about the running of the WKB I would like to addressIn the first year I was the only person south of Daejeon (there was nobody from Busan, Daegu, Gwangju or Gyeongsang/Jeolla Province). I mentioned this in the welcome ceremony and eagerly travelled extensively throughout Gyeongsang province covering many ...

Finding a new home or apartment can be a daunting task for most people. This can be equally frustrating when you are in a new city and unfamiliar neighbourhoods. Add to this being in a foreign country where you dont speak the language properly nor understand the laws and procedures can be enough to deter most people from attempting in Korea.Renting an apartment in Korea is not as difficult as it may seem at first and can be quite simple once you understand the pr...

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People's first image of Korea's southern tip are of the famous beaches of its coastal city Busan. However, the south has so much to offer it's kept me busy and away from Seoul for months on end. A secret treasure chest tucked away along the south coast is the maritime town of Tongyeong. Known for the famous sea victory of Admiral Lee over the Japanese invasion some 400 years ago, Tongyeong has more to offer than just historical nostalgia and can easily occupy an ...

Korea has a peculiar fascination with Teddy Bear Museums. There are two on Jeju Island, one in Seoul, and two in Gyeongju. I have been fortunate to visit three of the Teddy Bear Museums during my stay and each has its own unique charm to amuse and marvel visitors with the creative ingenuity of the artists.Jeju Teddy Bear MuseumDespite its small size Jeju is fortunate to have two Teddy Bear Museums. The first Teddy Bear Museum I ever visited was in the Jungmun res...