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If you want to experience the real heart of Seoul, skip the fancy malls and head straight to a local market. Specifically, the Traditional Korean Market Food Tour is an explosion of sights, sounds, and most importantly, smells. However, for a first-timer, the chaotic energy and the sheer number of food stalls can be a … Read more
So, you want to go to Busan. Excellent choice. It is the Miami of Korea, but with better food, steeper mountains, and cheaper beer. To get there, you need to take the KTX (Korea Train eXpress). It travels 325km across the country in just 2.5 hours. However, buying a ticket isn’t as simple as walking … Read more
While Gangnam is famous for expensive luxury brands, the real fashion treasure actually lies beneath the ground. Specifically, I am talking about the Seoul underground shopping mall system. These places are massive, cheap, and chaotic. However, they are not just shopping centers; they are complicated mazes designed to confuse you. For instance, the famous Goto … Read more
I just finished watching <K-Pop: Demon Hunters> on Netflix. My popcorn is gone, my eyes are dry, and my mind is blown. This movie finally put the “Action” in “Idol Action.” Everyone is talking about the girls, but let’s talk about Jinwoo. He’s handsome, he’s talented, and he hunts demons while hitting the high notes. … Read more
Meet the Team: The Outsider & The Local Welcome to [Korea Cheat Code]. This isn’t just another travel blog; it’s a “Faction” (Fact + Fiction) project run by a unique duo. We believe the best way to understand Korea is through stories that are fun to read but accurate enough to trust. Here is the … Read more