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 Looking for the perfect Korean souvenir beyond skincare? Discover traditional crafts, teas, snacks, and cultural gifts that share Korea's soul. Forget Sheet Masks — Let’s Talk Meaningful Korean Souvenirs When you Google “souvenirs from Korea,” you're bound to see endless lists of sheet masks and K-beauty products. Don’t get me wrong — I packed plenty on my first trip too. But if you want to bring home something that feels like Korea , you’ll want to look beyond cosmetics. Trust me. Here’s your guide to authentic, cultural Korean gifts that go beyond trends and tell stories. These are souvenirs that your friends will talk about — and maybe ask you to bring more of next time. 🏛 Museum Shops: Where Culture Meets Shopping If you’re in Seoul, head to the National Museum of Korea’s gift shop . It's a haven of meaningful items: from miniature Pensive Bodhisattva statues to notebooks bound with traditional hanji paper. I once picked up a metallic bookmark shaped like an old pa...

 Spring in South Korea is a breathtaking season , with the country covered in pink cherry blossoms, vibrant azaleas, golden forsythias, and delicate magnolias . If you're planning a trip between March and April 2025 , this guide will help you discover the best flower viewing spots, peak bloom dates, and must-visit spring festivals. 📌 What’s Inside? ✅ Cherry Blossom Forecast (벚꽃 개화 시기 2025) – Best places & full bloom dates ✅ More Than Cherry Blossoms! – Where to see azaleas (진달래), forsythia (개나리), magnolias, and canola flowers ✅ Spring Festival Guide 2025 – The best seasonal events across Korea ✅ Travel Tips for Spring in Korea – When to go, what to pack & how to avoid crowds 🌸 2025 South Korea Cherry Blossom Forecast (벚꽃 개화 시기) Cherry blossoms in Korea will start blooming in mid-March in southern regions and reach Seoul by late March to early April . Below are the expected bloom dates for each region in 2025: Jeju Island (서귀포): March 15 Busan (부산): March 17 Daegu (...

South Korea, known for its dynamic culture, global entertainment exports like BTS and 'Squid Game,' and modern infrastructure, recently witnessed an unprecedented event—a brief but shocking military martial law declaration. Although it lasted only six hours and was swiftly overturned by civilian resistance and democratic institutions, it has left many foreign travelers questioning the country’s current stability. Now that one month has passed since the lifting of martial law, many visitors are asking: Is South Korea safe to visit now? Have tensions fully subsided? This guide provides an objective analysis of South Korea's current safety situation, highlights areas to avoid, and recommends alternative locations for a smooth and enjoyable trip. 1. Understanding the Recent Martial Law Incident On the night of the incident, the unexpected military action led to concerns about democracy and governance in South Korea. However, the event was not an indication of long-term instabi...