Stories from our local guides
Korea travel guides, Korean food, local history, Taekwondo exchanges and mountain hikes from TAGY Travel Korea.
Korea Travel
Why do Myeong-dong, Samcheong-dong and Seongsu-dong all end in ‘dong’? Discover Korea’s administrative divisions and the history behind its neighborhood names.
October 29, 2026 · Jay Lee · 0 views
Hiking & Outdoor
Know before you hike: spring trail closure dates for Seoraksan, Jirisan, Odaesan, Songnisan, Wolchulsan and other Korean national parks, with official map and reservation links.
October 28, 2026 · Jay Lee · 0 views
Korea Travel
Discover Nami Island’s golden ginkgo lanes, copper-coloured metasequoias, peaceful riverside walks, Winter Sonata locations and charming animal encounters on an autumn day trip from Seoul.
October 26, 2026 · Jay Lee · 7 views
Korea Travel
Harry Gusel’s Austrian traditional Taekwondo team returned to Korea in 2024 and 2026 for Kukkiwon demonstrations, Taekwondowon visits and training exchanges with university students and local dojangs.
October 22, 2026 · Jay Lee · 8 views
Korea Travel
Japan’s empire fell in 1945, but some colonial collaborators found new roles in the American-backed anti-communist state. Explore the struggle over accountability and its political legacy.
October 9, 2026 · Jay Lee · 10 views
Korea Travel
A promise in Cairo. A bargain in Yalta. Discover how the final years of World War II brought Korea liberation—and set the stage for a division that still shapes the peninsula.
October 9, 2026 · Jay Lee · 10 views
Hiking & Outdoor
Discover the thrill of Goheung’s eight-peak ridge traverse, with Dadohae sea views—and see how it compares with Korea’s Palbongsan and Gubongsan hikes.
October 9, 2026 · Jay Lee · 21 views
Korea Travel
Explore BIFF's history, famous guests and notable films—from Nampo-dong's old cinema streets to the Busan Cinema Center in Centum City.
October 6, 2026 · Jay Lee · 24 views
Hiking & Outdoor
Discover seven rewarding Korean mountain hikes where suspension bridges meet rocky ridges, temple scenery and island sea views — with summit heights, route ideas and practical difficulty notes.
October 1, 2026 · TAGY Outdoor · 28 views
Korea Travel
Discover how Korea's mountaintop beacon stations used smoke and fire to deliver urgent news, and visit famous examples in Seoul, Busan and Jeju.
September 21, 2026 · Jay Lee · 30 views
Korea Travel
Discover how Koreans enjoy gamjatang—from sharing tender pork bones and spicy broth to finishing the meal with savory fried rice.
September 20, 2026 · Jay Lee · 22 views
Korea Travel
Discover the Korean way to eat seolleongtang—from seasoning its milky broth and mixing in rice to adding kkakdugi juice and drinking the final warm sip on a cold winter evening.
September 20, 2026 · Jay Lee · 28 views
Korea Travel
A local guide to cooking convenience-store ramyeon beside Seoul’s Hangang River, including where to go, what to add and the best time for a riverside picnic.
September 20, 2026 · Jay Lee · 78 views
