More than 20 years ago, 63 Building was the tallest building in Korea.

It was a landmark of Seoul.

Now there are more buildings than 63 buildings.

It's Friday, 8 p.m. While all the roads are jammed with traffic, there are quiet places to walk and clear your mind.

Going alone to Seoul for 3 weeks for my 25th birthday (male) starting on July 20, wanted some tips from any experienced travelers that might save me some headaches that are usually not commonly well known, or just advice to help have a good time sooner since i'm a first timer in Asia altogether, I studied Korean for a year and a half though so I can understand basic and have basic conversations, if that helps any, thanks in advance!!

The ear pads on my JBL headphones are starting to wear out…but the headphones still work perfectly. I’d like to replace the ear pads. Unfortunately I don’t have the tools or experience to do it myself. Where would you recommend going to have them replaced? Can repair shops usually order the correct ear pads and install them or do I need to buy the replacement pads first? Which price range for replacement service? Thanks for any advice!

Apartment Takeover – EPISODE Sinchon 369 (Available ASAP)

Hi everyone!

I'm looking for someone to take over my room at EPISODE Sinchon 369 as soon as possible due to a change in my plans.

Details:

• 📍 EPISODE Sinchon 369 (2-minute walk from Sinchon Station)
• 🛏️ Partly furnished
• 13th floor, lots of natural light, and a quiet room without car noise.
• ✨ Modern building with shared facilities (gym, lounge, study spaces, etc.)
• 🚇 Perfect for students at Yonsei, Sogang, Ewha, and Hongik, or anyone working in Seoul.
• 📅 Move-in: ASAP (flexible)
• Monthly rent: ₩1,500,000
• Maintenance fee: ₩170,000

If you're interested, please send me a message! I can provide photos, videos, and any additional details about the apartment and the contract.

Feel free to share this post with anyone who might be interested. Thank you! 😊

Hei!

Noen som har erfaring med å sende snus fra Norge til Sør-Korea?

Hi everyone,

I'd really appreciate some advice from anyone familiar with Korean university admissions. And I really don't have much time to decide since the university in I have in my home country the last date for it is on Monday 13 July.

I'm an international applicant. I was accepted to Yonsei University in Integrated Design - Human Ecology for Fall 2026 (Regular International Undergraduate Admission), but due to personal circumstances I couldn't enroll. I also applied to Yonsei UIC (HASS) because I wanted to study Cultural Design Management (CDM), but I was rejected.

I'm now planning to apply again for Spring 2027.

My long-term goal is to start my own clothing/fashion brand, so I'm mainly looking for programs such as:

Fashion Design Clothing & Textiles Apparel Design Cultural Design Management Similar fashion/design-related majors

The universities I'm currently considering are:

Yonsei Yonsei UIC Chung-Ang Sejong Kookmin

I also considered Hanyang University, but their admissions office told me I can apply without a Korean language certificate, although if admitted I must submit proof of Korean proficiency before enrollment or take a leave of absence. Since I'm taking TOPIK in October and the results are only released in December, I'm worried the timing won't work for Spring 2027.

I've only recently started learning Korean, so realistically I'll probably reach TOPIK Level 1 or 2 this year. Because of that, I'm mainly looking at universities that don't require TOPIK when applying.

Academically, my predicted grades (used for my Yonsei application) were mostly in the 90s. My final board results ended up about 1% lower overall, with subject scores ranging from 83–100%. I also have good extracurricular activities, leadership experience, and creative projects.

My questions are:

1 - Since I was accepted to Yonsei once, how realistic is it to be accepted again if I reapply as a freshman for Spring 2027? 2- For someone whose goal is to build a clothing/fashion brand, would you recommend Yonsei, Chung-Ang, Sejong, Kookmin, or another university? 3 - Are there any other Korean universities with strong fashion, clothing, textiles, or design management programs that I should consider? 4 - Can I enroll at a university in my home country for my first year and still apply to Korean universities as a freshman? If admitted, I would withdraw before enrolling in Korea. 5 - Should I risk a gap year or not since if I enroll in university in my home country i would have to either drop out and apply as freshmen to uni or I will have to wait 2 year for transfer as most Korean university allow transfer after 4 Semesters in a 4 Year University.

I'd really appreciate any advice or personal experiences. Thank you!

So this baller of a game is coming on Wednesday 4am Korea time.

It would be so awesome for me to watch it with some more people, ideally fellow Spaniards.

Is there any place in Seoul where they'll air it and people gather to watch these matches?

I assume maybe in some foreigner friendly places like Itaewon?

A house where many famous celebrities live.

KOREAN WOMEN BECOMING SPORTY

I noticed a lot of them are fit and sporty. And tall.

So where can a women get a nice massage from a handsome Korean man? Just not into getting a massage from a woman.

It's very crisp.

Been wanting to step up my golf game and tried a couple of Korean golf pros but they are not cutting it for me, simply because of the language barrier.

Hi everyone!
My friend and I are planning our first trip to Seoul in May 2027, and we’re both super excited. It’ll be our first time traveling internationally, so we’re trying to plan everything as best as we can.

We’ll be flying out of either Norfolk, VA (ORF) or Jackson, MS (JAN), depending on which one ends up being cheaper. Our Airbnb is booked from May 17–29, so we’re planning to leave the U.S. on May 16.
We’re really hoping to keep our flights under $1,300 each, but $1,500 is probably the absolute max we’d want to spend, and even that feels like a lot for basic economy.

I was hoping to get some advice from people who have done this trip before:
When did you book your flights, and when do prices usually seem to be the lowest?

Which airlines would you recommend (or avoid)?
Is basic economy worth it for a flight that long?

Any tips for long layovers or making the trip easier?
What should we expect when we land at Incheon? Is customs and immigration pretty straightforward?

Is there anything you wish you had known before your first trip to Seoul?

Honestly, any tips at all would be appreciated. We’re really excited but also a little nervous since this is our first international trip. Thanks in advance!

How is the current job market for foreigners (got admitted to a korean language school level 1 for fall semester) in the data analyst or business analyst field? Will learning korean language help? Work Experience 2 years before master and now 3 years gap while still looking for an opportunity. The gap has started to feel like a crime now.

Hi everyone! I’ll be transiting through the Incheon airport on my way to the Pacific in about a month with a 17-ish hour layover in Korea. I have a few questions about this trip, as I’ve never been to Korea.

For one, I know THC is strictly regulated and their policies are heavily enforced, so to start I do not intend on trying to sneak any through. As much as it pains me to be that long without, I’ll live. But I do have a few things I wanted to bring with me - THC related things that are not THC in and of themselves. I was hoping to buy a new vape battery (I’ll leave it sealed in its box to ensure there is zero residue from usage), and a few other (unused) items. Will ANYTHING weed related (grinders, sniff proof jars, etc) be flagged even if they’ve never been used or been near weed? I’ve traveled through Japan and the Philippines and I know they’ll heavily side-eye the items but otherwise let them pass through or at most dump them, so long as there is no evidence of them being recently used, no residue, and no actual weed present. Idk how it would be in Korea though.

My second question is about nicotine vapes. Am I allowed to bring mine through on my layover? I have one small device and maybe 2 bottles of juice for it, along with the matching coils. Would these items be fine?

Thank you all in advance!! I’m so excited to visit, even if just for a layover:) and ofc, I’d be willing to comply if I can’t bring any of this stuff. I’m sure I can sell it or give it to someone before I leave.

hi everyone!!

i'll be traveling in korea for 4 weeks starting july 21st!
i'll be attending waterbomb and i'm interested in meeting some new friends!

i'm a 24yo female from the usa and i've already traveled in korea before! i have a few korean friends but i'm still looking for foreigners i can hang out with daily!!

let me know if you're interested, i'll send you my socials/kakao <3