Only in Korea – Holy Shirt!

When we first started this segment, we shared with you some funny English translations that we had come across in a book store here in Korea. It is one of our favorite things to find, whether it is in our students textbooks, advertisements on the bus, or product descriptions; they are always humorous. Continue reading

Only in Korea – French Fry Covered Corn Dog!

Oh how we love Korean street food. We try our hardest not to be tempted to eat it everyday because it is so unhealthy. However, when we stumbled upon this food vendor while in Dongdaemun last weekend we couldn’t help but stop. In one instant, all of our childhood dreams came true when we saw the magic that is the french fry covered corn dog! Continue reading

Only in Korea – Face Rollers

Last week, we showed you a few photos from a pretty amazing book we stumbled upon. This week, we show you yet another incredible find. A few weeks ago, while shopping at the Korean version of the Dollar Store, Daiso, while Ryan’s mom was still visiting, we happened to notice something called a Face Massager. We were all very amused and bought a few as funny gifts to send back home. Continue reading

Only in Korea – English Idioms

Since coming to Korea we have been sometimes taken aback by the slightly strange and amusing things that we stumble upon. Korea has it’s own unique way of doing things and we are constantly amazed at the things we find. We have so far only shown you the historical and touristy side of Korea. Now we wish to share with you all the things that really make us love living here. The things that happen Only in Korea. Continue reading