한국 아저씨의 오두막
Korean Uncle Cabin

  Over the past year, the behavior of American YouTuber Johnny Somali (Ramsey Khalid Ismael) in South Korea has sparked immense public outrage. From inappropriate behavior targeting the Statue of Peace (평화의 소녀상) to causing disturbances in convenience stores, his actions have led to legal repercussions.

  When visiting South Korea, one of the first stops for K-Beauty lovers is Olive Young . As the country’s leading Health & Beauty store, it carries everything from skincare and cosmetics to health supplements and low-calorie snacks.

  When driving or taking a taxi in South Korea, you will notice that highway toll gates and building parking lots operate with remarkable speed. There are no long queues to take a paper ticket or pay in cash.

  When traveling through the neighborhoods and bustling streets of South Korea, one of the most striking sights is the growing number of unstaffed stores—from 24-hour convenience stores to unmanned ice cream shops and laundry services. Even more surprisingly, traditional markets often feature baskets where customers leave cash and take their own change without supervision.

  If you are traveling in South Korea, you will often see lively, energetic groups dining and drinking around major business districts late at night. The Korean drinking culture is closely tied to the concept of Hoeshik (회식) —corporate or social dinners that serve as a crucial part of team building and networking.

  If you walk down any major street in South Korea—from the bustling alleys of Hongdae to the quiet corners of local neighborhoods—you will spot bright, colorful, and unstaffed photo studios. This is known as the '4-Cut Photo' (네컷사진) culture.

  If you have walked the streets of South Korea, you have probably noticed that almost everyone is holding a plastic cup filled with iced coffee, regardless of the season.