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A woman standing below a cherry blossom tree at Yeouido Hangang Park
April 6, 2026 Everyday Life

Best Cherry Blossom Spots in Seoul to Visit Like a Local

Cherry blossom season is one of the city’s most magical times of year, but it also comes with crowds, especially in the most popular spots.  If you’d rather experience the blossoms at a gentler, more relaxed pace (without the tourist chaos), these are my five favorite spots, which I believe are some of the best…

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A calendar highlighting Red Days in Korea.
February 12, 2026 Everyday Life

What Are Red Days in Korea? A Guide to South Korean Public Holidays

Korean Holidays Explained for Travellers, Expats and Teachers If you live or work in South Korea, you’ll quickly hear people talking about “Red Days”. These are South Korea’s official public holidays, when most offices, schools, and public institutions close, giving workers a guaranteed day off. Red days are easy to spot on a Korean calendar:…

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Hi! I’m Beth - originally from the UK living in South Korea as an EPIK English teacher.

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