[HanCinema's Digest] Travel Bug Bites

Published on 2016/05/28

The Korea Times has a great list of events taking place throughout the year, find out what market in Korea is the most search destination on Google, Dave Hazan lists five top joints to catch live music in Seoul, and have you considered studying in Korea?

"Choose South Korea: A Unique Study Destination for International Students"

So you want to visit Korea, travel, but also study? Why not consider checking out what programs Korea's world-class universities have to offer? Thousands are already doing it, and if you're attracted to the culture, it may just be that adventure you'll never forget.

...READ ON STUDY INTERNATIONAL

"Dongdaemun Market is the most searched South Korean destination on Google"

There are many markets to meander around in Korea, but Google has revealed that Dongdaemun Market is not only the most searched market, it's the most search destination! It's the "mecca of the Korean fashion industry", but Dongdaemun is actually second behind Myeongdong in terms of being the most-visited.

...READ ON ASIA TIMES

"Take Five: Live Music Venues in Seoul, South Korea"

Korea's love of music runs deep so finding a bar with band is no challenge around popular hangouts, you'll often find foreign groups performing, too, but Dave Hazzan from Paste Magazine has five awesome venues in Korea's capital to try first: "South Korea is famous the world over for its music, though perhaps not the best of it reaches across the seas. But behind the plasticized K-pop stars and their vapid dance rhythms, there is a nation of live music that deserves to be heard. Punk, jazz, rock, classical, electronica-all of it is well represented in Seoul, and usually, it's great".

...READ ON PASTE MAGAZINE

"Around Town 2"

There's much to see and do if you're in Korea this year, just take a look at this great event guide from The Korea Times. Choose from various art exhibitions, museums, traditional theater, events and activities for kids, sports games, and even horse racing! So, if you're around town this year, you can't say you didn't know!

...READ ON THE KOREA TIMES