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❤️ Hello Everyone~! ❤️
As I said last week, this week’s newsletter is going to be a special AMA or ask me anything! I figured since so many of you had questions and sent them through the forms, I could address as many as I can this week! Hope you enjoy it and hope all your questions are well answered hehe! Let’s get right into it 😎
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1. Can you tell us more about the Korean military service? 💪
Okay so where can I start! There were actually a few people who asked about the mandatory military service & I’m guessing this is because of your favorite idols/actors all going to the military! 😭 Anyways, for those of you who don’t know, Korea has a mandatory military service for all able-bodied males! 😞 At the moment, the service lasts for 18 months and the first five weeks are the most intense since it’s the initial training.
All of my friends have to go to the military & from what I’ve heard from them, the training is really tough–especially the gas chamber training. 🙇♂️ However, according to them, their happiness comes from receiving letters from their friends and family! After the initial 5 weeks of training, the soldiers will be placed in different areas around Korea and will be able to come out a few times during the year and a half for “vacation days!” This is usually when they can meet their family, friends, and significant others! ❤️
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2. What are some of your favorite things to eat at a Korean convenience store? 🍙
In the past year, Korean convenience stores have been going SUPER viral on Tiktok and I think it’s honestly so funny because I never would have thought they would!
Either way, I’ve been hearing there is a ton of fascination with the drinks in little packets (will attach a picture below). BUT I gotta break it to you guys, they are mainly for convenience and do have a lot of options but not always the best tasting. I would recommend it though for people who want to try new things on a budget & feel the Korean vibe! But don’t assume these are the only options hehe 🤩
For my personal recommendations: I really love this chocolate milk called 초코에몽 (cho-co-eh-mong) 🍫 and I would recommend it to all chocolate milk lovers out there! My favorite combination to get at a convenience store would be 삼각김밥 (triangle kimbap) and 육개장 라면 (yuk-ge-jang ra-myun).🍜 This is such a good combo because the noodles & soup & kimbap just taste SO good together.
Make sure to try this out if you come to Korea hehe ❤️
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3. What exactly is the Namsan Tower? Why is it always in K-Dramas? 🗼
The Namsan Tower, also known as Seoul Tower, is located in Yongsan-gu, Seoul!
I’m sure most of you have already seen it all over movies, dramas, and music videos but I’ll attach an image below anyways~ The tower is located on the Nam Mountain (Namsan) and it is technically a communication and observation tower! Culturally, it has a romantic vibe to it so unless you’re a tourist or something, you usually go with your significant other or someone you like! ❤️ It was initially made famous as it was the highest point in Seoul and if you go to the top, you can see so much from there! There is a cable car to get up to the mountain or you can even take a bus up as well! 🚌
The part that is most often shown in dramas and movies is the padlock part! There is a whole section dedicated to locks and you usually buy a lock there, write you and your partner's name on it, and attach it to the gate to represent your love! 🔒
It is a pretty romantic activity which is probably why it’s always in the dramas lol! Last time I went there I saw someone looking for their lock to take it off.. Haha… messy breakup I guess… So let this be your lesson. Make sure if you’re going there, to take someone you really love! (unless you want that lock up there forever hehe) 💔
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4. What is the most fascinating place in Korea? 🍹
This is definitely an opinion question and I’m going to answer this completely honestly guys. So we all know there are so many beautiful scenic spots and great historical areas right? They tell you all about those in the travel books, I’m sure! So I’m going to be really honest and tell you what I believe is the most fascinating thing about Korea and the thing that I miss most when I’m not there. Here it goes… it’s called a 포차 (Pocha) 🤩
Those of you who know may know but pocha is a tent bar! I’m sure you guys have seen them in dramas where people will go into orange tents and have a drink and some food! This is honestly one of my favorite things about Korea since I never get this vibe at a bar or restaurant overseas. I love having a drink and having some delicious eats on the side of the road, ESPECIALLY on a cold day or when I just stumble upon one and decide to go in! It is the best thing for spontaneous people and the food is usually so bomb! 🥘🍾
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5. Can you teach us a Korean idiom? 👀
Let me teach you this idiom that means “you have high standards." The idiom is: 눈이 높다 (nun-ee nop-da) which literally means “eyes are high” 👁️ but actually is a phrase used to describe a person with high standards! This is one that basically everyone uses so I promise if you use this one, you’ll sound like a true native speaker hehe 🤩
Those are all the questions I was able to answer for today! Let me know if you guys want to continue this series sometime in the future and always leave me questions! (the more specific the better hehe). I really enjoy telling you guys about what you want to hear and I hope you enjoyed it as well! I’m sorry if I couldn’t get to your question but I will make sure to do some more next time! Have a great week everyone~
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