Life in Korea, Honestly — by HalloKorea

Ever drooled over Tteokbokki in K-Dramas? Learn how to recreate that spicy, sweet, and soul-warming dish at home with real tips, funny mistakes, and foolproof steps from a Korean cooking class!From Screen to Your Kitchen: A Chef’s Foolproof Recipe & My Honest ‘Oops’ Moments! “Hey, fellow food lovers!” Ever watch a K‑Drama and see someone scoop up that glossy, spicy red rice cake and think, *I wa..

Food & Street Eats 2025. 7. 11. 13:23

Discover the funniest Bibimbap mistakes from real cooking classes—and learn the real secrets to mixing the perfect bowl, Korean style! I still remember the first time I taught Bibimbap in my Korean cooking class. Everyone was excited. The colorful ingredients were laid out like a rainbow: vibrant spinach, marinated mushrooms, golden julienned carrots, bean sprouts, and a perfect sunny-side-up eg..

Food & Street Eats 2025. 7. 11. 05:07

Ever wandered through a Korean traditional market and felt overwhelmed by the chaos, smells, and unfamiliar foods? Here's my honest (and hilarious) experience, plus what to eat and avoid! Spoiler: I got scolded by a grandma for touching a radish the wrong way.You know that feeling when you're on vacation, trying to “live like a local,” and end up standing in front of a pile of dried squid, compl..

Travel in Korea 2025. 7. 10. 21:56

Cooking at home in Korea is an adventure of tiny kitchens, fiery stews, and unexpected fails. Here's what no one tells you about it—until your smoke alarm does. >They said cooking at home would save money. They didn't warn me about setting off the fire alarm twice in one week. It all started with one innocent pack of Shin Ramyun. I moved into my first apartment in Korea—"apartment" is generous, ..

Food & Street Eats 2025. 7. 10. 15:20

From silent cafés to solo BBQ survival, here's everything you need to know about eating out in Korea — the wins, the fails, and the delicious in-betweens. Let me just say this: I thought I knew how to eat out.I’ve dined alone in Paris cafés, eaten my way through Bangkok street food, even survived a raw goat dish in Kenya. But nothing prepared me for ordering a simple meal in Korea. Nothing. I..

Food & Street Eats 2025. 7. 10. 08:00

Day 6: Finding a Home in Korea – Deposits, Studios, and PaperworkConfused by Korea’s rent system? From jeonse to officetels, here’s my honest guide to renting a home in Korea — including the mistakes I made. I thought I was just finding a place to sleep. Turns out, I was stepping into a real estate maze armed only with Google Translate and blind optimism.So, here’s what nobody really tells you b..

Life in Korea 2025. 7. 9. 21:52

The ATM's Ultimatum and My Ongoing Korean Financial FolliesNew to Korean banking? From angry ATMs to confusing apps, here’s a foreigner’s guide to surviving money matters in Korea — mistakes included.*Because transferring money shouldn’t feel like launching a rocket, but here we are.*So picture this: I’m standing in front of an ATM in Seoul, sweat dripping down my back.I insert my card, choose “..

Life in Korea 2025. 7. 9. 13:29

Day 4: Grocery Shopping in Korea — The Weird, the Wonderful, and the 'Wait... What?Confused at Korean grocery stores? From dish soap disasters to kimchi aisles, here’s your honest guide to shopping smart in Korea as a foreigner.Yes, you WILL accidentally buy dish soap thinking it’s juice. Probably.So there I was. My third day in Korea. Jet lagged, hungry, and incredibly proud of myself for findi..

Tips & Hacks 2025. 7. 9. 05:09