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A day trip to the DMZ from Seoul

BySarah June 3, 2024June 3, 2024

One of the main things my sisters wanted to do in Seoul was to take a day trip to the DMZ. During our trip, the JSA area was still unavailable to visit. I personally didn’t really think the DMZ was that interesting. However, I think that’s partially because I’ve actually visited North Korea so didn’t…

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Plus size Hanbok Rental in Seoul

BySarah April 21, 2024June 3, 2024

Hanbok, also known as Chosŏn-ot, is the name for the traditional Korean outfit. Historically, a Hanbok was everyday clothing. Now, they are worn at festivals and important occasions and are now considered semi-formal. The name refers to both the male and female versions of the outfit as it translates as just “Korean Clothes”. You can…