Jongmyo Shrine, Royal Ancestral Shrine

Jongmyo Shrine, Royal Ancestral Shrine

Changdeokgung Palace

Changdeokgung Palace

Kimjang, making and sharing kimchi

Kimjang, making and sharing kimchi

Bokjumeoni and yunnori (lucky bag and yut game)

Bokjumeoni and yunnori (lucky bag and yut game)

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JPY
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CNY
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EUR
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update: 12.23. 11:00

Current Weather of Korea

Region: Gyeongsangbuk-do Clear -9.0 / -1.0 ℃
Region: Gyeongsangnam-do Clear -9.0 / -1.0 ℃
Region: Jeollabuk-do Clear -9.0 / -1.0 ℃
Region: Jeollanam-do Clear -9.0 / -1.0 ℃
Region: Jeju Rain 2.0 / 4.0 ℃
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From Nameless Promises(이름 없는 약속들로부터)

  • Period: 2025.10.10~2025.12.28
  • Region: Seoul

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  • Region: Incheon

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  • Region: Jeollabuk-do

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  • Period: 2025.12.12~2025.12.31
  • Region: Seoul

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  • Region: Jeollanam-do

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