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TAGY Journal

Practical Korea travel ideas, local culture and trail notes gathered from the places we guide every day.

Gureumdari suspension bridge between granite cliffs at Wolchulsan National Park

Hiking & Outdoor

7 Spectacular Mountain Hikes with Suspension Bridges in Korea

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 · 5 views

Korea Travel

Bongsudae: Korea's Ancient Mountain Communication Network

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 · 10 views

Gamjatang with tender pork bones, potatoes and vegetables in a rich, spicy broth.

Korea Travel

Gamjatang: How Koreans Enjoy Pork Bone Stew

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 · 11 views

Tender beef and rice in a bowl of milky seolleongtang.

Korea Travel

Seolleongtang: How Koreans Enjoy a Bowl of Comfort

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 · 7 views

This is a self-service ramen cooking machine, commonly found at convenience stores at Han River.

Korea Travel

Hangang Ramen: The Most Korean Way to Enjoy the Han River

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 · 34 views