I made a new post to change SBS NEWS VIDEO to the video that provides English audio.

TLDR;

Thefts by Chinese people are increasing a lot in Jeju Island, so Police decided to form the deicated teams at each district police stations in order to stop the thefts by Chinese people

Police say that you need to watch your belongings in Jeju Island.

English Article Link

Jeju Police Target Chinese Tourist Thefts

Hey everyone!
I wanted to share my experience visiting the Dongdaemun Shopping Complex (동대문종합시장), which is widely known as the absolute heart of Korea’s wholesale market for fabrics, garment accessories, crafts, and home goods.
If you are into fashion, DIY, or just love unique shopping spots in Seoul, this place is an absolute must-visit—but fair warning, it is a total black hole for your wallet!

Here is a quick breakdown of my visit last Saturday:

The Scale: The complex consists of four main buildings: A, B, C, and N. They are all interconnected, so it’s easy to walk between them, but the sheer volume of shops is overwhelming.

My Experience: I went in specifically looking for a pillow. Even though it was a Saturday and only some of the shops were open, I couldn’t even finish exploring the 1st floor of Buildings A and B! I completely missed Buildings C and N because I ran out of time.

The Vibe: The outside weather in Seoul was burning hot, but inside the complex, the air conditioning was blasting and incredibly refreshing. It makes for a perfect summer indoor activity.

The Danger: I checked out about 10 pillow shops, but looking back at my photos later, I realized I got distracted by so many other cool materials. Before I knew it, I was walking out with shopping bags full of things I didn’t plan to buy. Stay strong and fight the urge to impulse buy!

If you want to experience the raw, authentic side of Korea’s material and fashion supply chain, definitely add this to your Seoul itinerary.

CRITICAL TRAVEL TIPS FOR FOREIGNERS:
Watch the Mini-Maps: The space is huge and spans multiple floors. Always check the mini-maps located mid-stairwell to keep your bearings so you don't get hopelessly lost.
Timing Matters: Since it's a wholesale market, many shops close early on Saturdays and are completely closed on Sundays. For the full experience, weekdays before 4 PM are highly recommended.
Cash or Korean bank transfers are preferred by some wholesale vendors, though many take cards now!

Check out the photos I took during my walkthrough below!

It’s now almost 5 months since my surgery in South Korea for a deep plane face and neck lift as well as chin reduction upper and lower bleph fat grafting and stem cell treatment.
This was arranged through my consultant Soomin from Frequenty whom was amazing (highly recommended) and surgeon was dr Lee from Shinsang
I’m extremely happy with the results

Hi everyone
I recently came back from my very first South Korea trip, and captured it to share it with everyone. Hopefully, it helps out in planning your trip or answer some of your questions.
Do check them out.

Seoul: https://youtu.be/5axumYkbrAM?si=KJWpp7YwkSJNNsNs

Busan: https://youtu.be/Tc3pl6K0Oeg?si=KQUWePMbidtXtyms

Jeju Island: https://youtu.be/m0lLali7ESU?si=6kyqE5xdyvk8NafP

Thanks!

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Not a travel guide. Just a collection of small, meaningful moments that made living in 서울 unforgettable.

I have tried to offer a fresh perspective on famous photo spots in Seoul by changing the compositions and shooting angles. The locations in question are Namsan tower, Myeongdong cathedral, Lotte tower, Yeouido tower, Gyeongbokgung & Changgyeonggung palaces.

I've lived in a few different cities, but Seoul's infrastructure is on another level. Even a random underground parking garage has clear color-coded floor markers, bold signage, perfectly painted lanes, and spotless floors.

Everything here just works — from the subway system that runs on time to the second, to parking garages where you'll never get lost because every pillar tells you exactly where you are (floor, zone, number).

It's the small details like this that make daily life here so smooth. You don't appreciate it until you've dealt with a dark, confusing parking garage in another country with zero signage and flickering lights.

I was walking around Sinsa today and passed by this Korean BBQ restaurant, I think its called Sansol, but I didn't get a chance to eat there since I already had somewhere else to be.

It looked a bit quieter than some of the BBQ places I've seen around Seoul, which honestly made it even more appealing.

Has anyone here eaten there? If so, what would you recommend ordering? I'm leaning toward beef, but I'm open to trying whatever people think they do best. Also curious if it's one of those places that's better for dinner or if lunch is just as good.

early morning walk in Yeonsinnae area.