Meaning

~(으)러 가다 / ~(으)러 오다 = “go/come to do (something)” *Used ONLY with movement verbs: 가다 & 오다

~(으)러 가다 = go to do something

~(으)러 오다 = come to do something

1. Bean Sprout Soup 

Bean sprout soup was voted number one for food hangovers craved after a night of heavy drinking among office workers. Many restaurants serve this dish Jeonju style in an earthenware pot with rice. It is usually served with a side of moju which is a low alochol drink prepared by boiling makgeolli and other medicinal herbs. 

2. Dried Pollack Soup 

Dried pollack soup is a mildly seasoned but flavorful hangover soup. A classic dried pollack soup is usually prepared by pre-soaking shredding dried pollack. The soup is seasoned with salt and pepper. It also contains tofu cubes and silky-smooth egg ribbons. 

3. Soup with Congealed Oxblood 

Although the name of this soup doesn’t sound appetizing, it has a mild acquired flavor. The texture of congealed oxblood is smooth with the texture of firm pudding. The soup stock is made by boiling ox bones and is seasoned with soybean paste.

4. Pufferfish Soup

Pufferfish has to be prepared only by licensed chefs who have received intense training to eliminate the toxin from the fish. Most restaurants offer this soup in spicy and non-spicy version. Usually, the non-spicy version is preferred for those seeking to chase their hangovers. This dish is especially popular in Busan. 

5. Pork Spine Soup 

This is a rich and spicy pork soup with meaty chunks of pork spine. Another name for this dish is gamjatang. It is usually served communal style in a large pot an is dished out into individual portions in earthenware bowls to make sure its piping hot until the end of the meal. Local usually mix the rice in the broth while enjoying this dish. 

6. Golden Freshwater Clam Soup 

1. Tassel Cut 

The tassel cut is a short, straight cut that has slight layers at the end, creating a more natural and effortless look. It’s a very clean, refreshing style that’s perfect for spring. 

2. Long Elizabeth Perm 

This hairstyle has been a classic for a while now and consists of soft, natural-looking waves. It’s a great style for those that want a more elegant and feminine look.

3. Up-do Variation 

The up-do has been making a comeback in recent months and has been mostly seen on K-pop idols as create a more unique look. 

4. Semi-Leaf Cut 

This popular style keeps the front bangs long and the back layer a bit shorter. It’s a very versatile hairstyle that can be done with loose waves or sleek and polished for a more sophisticated look.

5. Crop Cut 

This haircut consists of short, cropped bands that fall above the eyebrows, with the side quite short as well. It has a very youthful, sport vibe and is a great look to try out for the warmer spring months. 

6. Gail Cut 

This hairstyle is extremely popular among Korean men and was widely popularized by K-Drama actors Song Kang and Park Seo Jung. It’s a classic, signature look that you can’t go wrong with. 

7. Hippie Perm 

The hipper perm has also been quite popular, especially in the spring, among both men and women for its effortless, beachy wave style. It’s great for adding volume and texture to your hair. 

8. Rose Pink 

Pair your Korean food like a pro. 

1. Soju & KBBQ 

2. Fried Chicken & Beer 

3. Tteokbokki & Eomuk 

4. Ramen & Cheese / Ramen & Egg

5. Sikhye & Roasted Eggs 

6. Makgeolli & Pajeon 

7. Gukbap & Saeujeot 

8. Gukbap & Kkakdugi 

1. Doenjang 

Doenjang is fermented soybean paste that is made of soybeans and salt. It is somehow similar with the Japanese miso but doenjang rougher compared to them. This sauce is often used in soups and stews. 

2. Gochujang 

Gochujang is a kind of chill paste that is thick and little sticky. It is one of the most necessary sauces in Korean cooking. This sauce is primarily made with chillies, soybeans, and glutinous rice. Although the redness of the sauce may make it seem spicy but it actually has a twist of sweetness in it. 

3. Ssamjang 

This sauce is a mixture of doenjang and gochujang seasoned with garlic, ginger, sesame oil along with other spices. This sauce is usually eaten together with ssam which is the Korean lettuce wrap where you wrap meat with other sides in lettuce. 

4. Ganjang 

Ganjang is light soy sauce that is similar to the Chinese soy sauce. It has a milder flavor but is darker and sweeter. It is used as a dipping sauce more often. There is another soy sauce called gukganjang that is used for cooking as it’s more flavorful because it has brine. 

5. Chunjang 

This is the sauce used to make the Korean favorite jjajangmyeon. Chujang is the black bean sauce made from fermented soybean which has a slight bitter and salty taste. However, some chefs like to add sugar in it to balance out the taste. 

6. Saewoojeot 

Saewoojeot is salted fermented shrimp, often used to add saltiness to dish. It is made from very tiny shrimps anyone ever seen. Saewoojeot is used in mostly in Kimchi to let the Kimchi ferment. It is not the same as fish paste used in Asian cooking. 

7. Myeolchiaekjeot 

1. Songpyeon 

Songpyeon is a kind of rice cake fully made with short grain rice cake dough. It is filled with different ingredients such as sweetened sesame seeds, black soybeans, and mung beans. The shape is made by hand and steamed before eating. Korean eat this dessert during the Chuseok to celebrate a bountiful harvest. 

2. Yaksik 

This is a Korean dessert made of sweet rice. It contains some healthy filling like jujube, chestnuts, and pine nuts. It is seasoned with honey or brown sugar, sesame oil, soy sauce, or cinnamon in some cases. The tradition is to eat it on Jeongwol Daeboreum, a Korean holiday that falls on the 15th of January on the lunar calendar. 

3. Bukkumi 

Bukkumi is a kind of dumping made of rice stuffed with sweet red bean past and toasted ground sesame seeds. It is pan fried in oil lightly for crispy crush along with a soft a chewy texture. It is usually coated with honey and garnished with shredded chestnuts and jujube. They have it flat or round in shape and some without fillings. 

4. Dasik 

Dasik is tea cookie made from sesame seed or rice flower. There are many kinds of pattern on the cookies depending on the mould used. A plate of dasik usually consist of green, yellow, pink, black, and white colors. The typical ingredients of the dessert include pine pollen, black sesame, chestnuts, and soybean. 

5. Yakgwa 

This is one of the most famous traditional Korean dessert. Another name for it is gwajul. This dessert is a deep fried, wheat based made with honey, rice wine, sesame oil, and ginger juice. It is offered in an ancestral rite traditionally. But it’s served during Chuseok, marriages, and can be bought at many places including traditional markets, and supermarkets. 

6. Sejeonggwa 

1. Innisfree - Pore Clearing Clay Mask 2x 

If you have dull skin or enlarged pores, this is the key to fix it! It will rest your clogged pores and make you free from all the worries you have. The face mask is laced with finely ground volcanic cluters from Jeju Island and resurfacing latic acid. 

2. Missha - Time Revolution Night Repair Ampoule 5x 

This product is concocted with 77 percent of bifida ferment lysate as well as other kind of probiotics that is known to improve moisture levels, nourishing barriers and firm skin with continued use. 

3. Dr. Jart+ - Cicapair Tiger Grass Sleepair Intensive Mask 

This is a fragrance free gel treatment which will provide your stressed complexion with instant cooling, refreshing and calming effects. It is a blend of glycerin, niacinamide, and houttuynia cordata extract that treats sensitive skin and is suitable for all kinds of skin. 

4. Belif - Moisturizing Eye Bomb 

This product is a moisture-boosting eye cream. It is suitable for particularly sensitive under eyes as it contains a bled of tiger grass and oat kernel extract along with comfrey leaf which fights inflammation. It gives off instant coolness after applying and the benefits of the glycerin will last an entire day. 

5. Saturday Skin - Yuzu Vitamin C Sleep Mask

It is rich in antioxidant yuzu that enhances natural radiance and niacinamide. It will smoothen out uneven skin tone and contains lots of vitamin A to refine the skin texture and minimize wrinkles on your face. 

6. Sulwhasoo - Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Cream 

Ginseng is excellent in boosting circulation and ramps up the synthesis of collagen that effects in firmer and plumper skin. With its antioxidant properties, it will guard your complexion against environmental stressors such as free radicals that leads to wrinkles. 

7. Hanskin - BHA Pore Cleansing Oil 

The oil cleanser removes makeup and has gentle exfoliation to clear pores of excess sebum that has been accumulated for the whole day. The BHA Pore Cleansing Oil is formulated with salicylic acid to complete its task. 

8. Laneige - Lip Sleeping Mask 

1. Avoid Late Night Activities 

It is highly recommended to avoid late night activities such as going to clubs late at night as date rape drugging is a legit problem. If a stranger starts a conversation with you and you feel uncomfortable, walk away if possible. 

2. Toilets 

Squat toilets in Asian style can or may not be found in older structures. It is not recommended to flush the toilet paper in most public restrooms. Many people may find this to be a difficult adjustment, but you don’t want to be the one to cause the pipes to become clogged. 

3. Cafes 

There are many hidden and secret cafes in Korea that can be found almost on every street if you look closely. They have different varieties of cafes such as themed cafes or dessert cafes or some with aesthetic interior that will make your heart flutter. These cafes will definitely make your instagram feed even more wonderful. 

4. Who You Should Call? 

The 1330 Korea Travel Helpline is a multi-lingal travel assistance mainly created for travelers and expatriates. It is available across the whole South Korea and is manned by certified travel specialist who can proved interpretation and any answer queries for you. They will register your complaints and is available 24/7. 

5. Get Medical Assistance