Hanybaram: Korean Culture & Living

  French travelers discovering South Korea local culture For many French travelers, South Korea first appears through K-pop, Korean dramas, skincare or food . But after arriving in Seoul, something unexpected often happens. The things they remember most are not always the famous attractions. It might be a beautifully designed café hidden inside an old factory, a bowl of noodles in a neighborhood restaurant, an afternoon wandering through Seongsu, a quiet hanok courtyard, or convenience-store food eaten beside the Han River at sunset. South Korea becomes much more interesting when you stop seeing it only as a destination and begin experiencing the small details of everyday Korean life . Why does Korea feel so interesting to many French visitors? Perhaps because modern Korea combines several things that French travelers already appreciate — food, design, cafés, craftsmanship, beauty, neighborhood culture and a strong sense of place — but presents them in a...