#Korea Life

[koreaguides]

Hanok Places In Andong

1. Andong Hahoe Folk Village 

Entrance price: 5,000 won and under 

Staying the night price: 40,000 won per night and up 

2. Byeongsan Seowon 

Price: Free 

3. Jirye Arts Village 

Accommodation 

Price: 150,000 won per night and up 

4. Dosan Seowon 

Heritage Site 

Price: 1,500 won (adults), 700 won (Teens), & 600 won (Children) 

5. Nongam Jongtaek 

Accommodation 

Price: 50,000 won per night and up 

[yanushkaa]

[thisananasisme]

La soirée au Travail : Hwisik

La soirée au Travail : Hwisik

La culture du travail en Corée du Sud est bien différente de celle en Europe, plus particulièrement en France. La hiérarchie, le respect entre collègues, certaines obligations ne sont pas évidentes quand on est étranger en Corée. Voyons ensemble un aspect important à connaître lorsque vous travaillez dans une entreprise coréenne ! Quel est cet aspect si particulier dans la culture coréenne du…

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[remyfire]

I would sell an organ to get her in this shirt in 500 more episodes

[ask-north-korea]

안녕히 계세요.

Once more, for nostalgia's sake.

[apolline-lucy]

POV: you’re on a date in a coffee shop in seoul with your favourite fictional queer character. she’s a liar, but one thing that’s true is that she’s obsessed with you.

THE ANATOMY OF DYING

[365filmsbyauroranocte]

Past Lives (Celine Song, 2023)

[astraystayyh]

happy birthday to my hyune. hyunjin who wrote a poem about stay’s eyes and how they shine brighter than any stars. hyunjin who paints old couples because he believes love should be eternal. hyunjin who needs to be chased off the stage by staff because he wants to greet stays longer. hyunjin who always reassures stays that they have a long time left together. hyunjin who reads poetry before bed. hyunjin who writes about love so beautifully as if he is the embodiment of it. hyunjin who says he wants to remain strong as to not hurt stays. hyunjin who says you need to practice with your 200% to show 100%. hyunjin who loves reading books. hyunjin who always tells stays to eat well. hyunjin who wears his heart on his sleeve. hyunjin who started a stay counseling center to listen to stay’s problems. hyunjin who wrote if love is everything, then there is nothing left for me. hyunjin who trained really hard because he refused to be just a pretty face. hyunjin who said that he loves easily, gets hurt easily, regrets easily then repeats the process because isn’t that what life is about. hyunjin who said that the wounds caused by humans are also healed by humans. hyunjin who remains hopeful and loving despite it all. hyunjin who eats with his eyes closed. hyunjin who loves going to art museums. hyunjin who said that there isnt a team that loves each other as much as skz does. hyunjin who said that there should always be a Stray kids before his name. hyunjin who loves so freely and who i love. you grew up so well my hyune 💓 please be happy forever.

[aero-sense]

After gaining a little more information about Omashu from the games, I'd like to go into the South Asian/SEA references of the city.

The common headdress for men in Omashu are turbans. They wear it the same style of the Cabbage Man which @atlaculture has matched it to a Khăn Vấn, a vietnamese turban:

The turban does have a similar shape, but depending the style, the Khăn Vấn can be wrapped like a headband that shows hair in the back, unlike the Omashu turbans that wrap completely around the head. Turbans have a long history that spans many cultures and religions, so here are some other turbans I thought looked similar:

These are the Sikh turbans, also referred as a Dastār. This particular style shown in the example is called the modern Dumalla. I thought the wrapped style was similar to the turban design in the game.

Another kind are the Islamic turbans found in South and South East Asia, such as Indonesia, Malaysia, and Bangladesh. The turban can come in different colors and patterns (I found only white ones for the examples, but I've seen green, yellow, and checkered before).

The women in Omashu also wear head coverings and this one in particular reminded me of the hijab style I've seen Indonesians wear.

Another cultural reference @atlaculture covered is how King Bumi's rock candy he encased Sokka and Katara with is like the rock sugar used in Asia. The method of developing rock sugar, or Misri, was invented in India and is the oldest refined form of sugar. It's used as candy or a sweetener for milk and tea. In Karnataka, it's served with water for guests in the summer.

Lastly, Bumi's name has ties to South and South East Asia. @cyndaquillt has already done a wonderful post going into Bumi's name from a South Asian view:

Bhumi (भूमि, pronounced bhoo-mi) is a Sanskrit word that means ground. The root of the word is Bhu (भू) which means earth.

There's also @ririsasy additions, that Bumi is the Indonesian word for Earth. In Indonesia, Bumi is a name usually given to males, while Bhumi is a name commonly given to Indian women, and is the name of the goddess of Earth in Hinduism.

There's many overlaps between these cultures and more, but overall Omashu leans towards a more South Asian/SEA setting than East Asian compared to the rest of the Earth Kingdom. Any additions or corrections are welcome!

[pollyannaskiosk]

my major is translation&interpreting, which implies i must have a perfect command of foreign languages. and also, we have several subjects dedicated to different aspects. now, for instance, i’m studying the U.S. security system 💁🏼‍♀️

[koreaguides]

Korean Street Markets You Must Go

1. Namdaemun Market 

Namdaemun Markst is the largest traditional market in Korea containing more than 10,000 stores lined around the main southern gate of the old city wall. There is everything to see there from wide varieties of food, clothing, and living essentials. They also have traditional medicines, imported drugs and snacks or even Hanbok. 

2. Gwangjang Market 

Gwangjang Market was perviously known as Dongdaemun Market. The name of this market originates from the two bridges it was built between which is Gwangkyo and Jangkyo. This is also one of the oldest traditional street market in Korea. It has more than 5000 shops and around 20 thousands of employees. 

3. Noryangjin Fish Market 

This market was opened in year 1927 next to Seoul Station. It is one of the largest seafood markets in Korea. They handle around 50 percent of metropolitan volume and trades around 300 tons of fishery products every single day. Prices of the seafood are decided according to the quantity so it is highly recommended to check the bid online. 

4. Mangwon Market 

Mangwon Market has been around for over 40 years where it’s widely known for the wide variety of delicacies at extremely low prices. They also have many restaurant inside. Their dak-gang-jeong is honestly a must-try food. They have many restaurants to choose from and is near the Mangwon Hangang Park, making it more attractive to visit.

5. Sokcho Tourist & Fishery Market 

Sokcho Tourist & Fishery Market is located in Gangwon Province, it’s a quintessential Korean market. The specialties there are fish, chicken, and fresh fruits. It is the perfect place to grab your groceries and is very fun to stroll as well. They have aquatic critters in large fish tanks making it feel like a free aquarium tour. 

6. Jeju Dongmun Market 

This market was established in the year of 1945. It is the representative market in Jeju island and of course it is the most famous market there. They always have lots of customers due to their wide variety of products sold there. It is very popular for their fresh seafood sold. 

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`✦ ˑ ִֶ 𓂃⊹ 𝓜idas𝓣ouch

[aejeonghae]

Hotae & Donghee | Unintentional Love Story "Aren't you going to call me hyung?"

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