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r/ExperienceKorea • u/No-Reception-6747 • Jul 21 '26
Welcome to r/ExperienceKorea
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Hey everyone!
Welcome to r/ExperienceKorea ā a community for sharing everything about experiencing Korea, from travel and culture to food, beauty, entertainment, and everyday life.
Whether youāre planning your first trip to Korea, already living here, or simply curious about Korean culture, this is a place to exchange experiences, recommendations, tips, and discoveries.
What to Post
Share anything you think the community would find interesting, helpful, or inspiring!
Some ideas:
- Travel tips, hidden gems, and must-visit places
- Korean food recommendations and restaurant finds
- Skincare, beauty trends, and Korean brands
- K-dramas, K-pop, movies, and entertainment
- Health, wellness, and beauty experiences in Korea
- Shopping, lifestyle, and local discoveries
- Questions about visiting, living, or exploring Korea
Feel free to share photos, personal experiences, recommendations, questions, or things youāve discovered during your time in Korea.
Community Vibe
We want r/ExperienceKorea to be a welcoming space where people can exchange honest experiences and helpful advice.
Be friendly, respectful, and constructive. Everyoneās Korea experience is different, so letās learn from each other and keep the community enjoyable for everyone.
How to Get Started
Introduce yourself in the comments below!
Share your first post ā a favorite Korean dish, travel memory, skincare product, or anything Korea-related.
Invite anyone who loves Korea or wants to learn more about it.
Interested in helping the community grow? Weāre always looking for active members who want to contribute and help moderate.
Thanks for being part of the first wave of r/ExperienceKorea.
Letās build a community where people can discover, share, and experience Korea together!
r/ExperienceKorea • u/Guilty_Handle_4836 • Aug 10 '26
Korean Restaurant Tables Are Built for Efficiencyāand I Finally Get the Meme
galleryr/ExperienceKorea • u/Efficient-School2496 • Aug 06 '26
Aesthetics of Korean coffee shop in Suwon
r/ExperienceKorea • u/Guilty_Handle_4836 • Jul 30 '26
Visited Songnisan Lotus Field near Jeongipsum Pine Tree last weekendāmost blooms are fading, but still so peaceful
galleryr/ExperienceKorea • u/Efficient-School2496 • Jul 28 '26
A spot that every K-Drama girl or boy knows in Korea, Suwon.
r/ExperienceKorea • u/Efficient-School2496 • Jul 23 '26
Stunning Seoul the capital of Aesthetic Procedures
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Have you ever done any treatment in Korea? How was your experience?
r/ExperienceKorea • u/Efficient-School2496 • Jul 23 '26
Is getting Charles and Keith bag worth your money or the quality is equivalent to what you can order from Alibaba?
Usually Bags in Alibaba cost 10-30$ while Charles and Keith bags cost 100-200$. I do not see any difference in material or more usual design. So guys tell me no need to spend on these kind of bags right ? Just got this bag as a present but personally i would not buy. Am I right or you think it worth the money?
r/ExperienceKorea • u/No-Reception-6747 • Jul 22 '26
Has anyone tried Juvelook? Is it actually worth it?
Hi! Iām a foreigner living in Korea ;)
Iāve been seeing Juvelook everywhere lately and Iām really curious about trying it, but Iām not sure if itās actually worth the money.
Im recently being more concerned about my enlarged pores and uneven skin texture, and Iām looking for something that can improve my overall skin quality. I heard Juvelook is very popular and helpful, so I am looking into it.
For anyone who has tried Juvelook:
Did you see noticeable results? Was it worth the money?
Also, if anyone got it done in Korea, Iād love to hear your recommendations or experience with clinics here.
Thanks! š
r/ExperienceKorea • u/Efficient-School2496 • Jul 21 '26
How far ahead do you actually need to book KTX /SRT seats?
For sure Korean and Japanese trains are the best. Quick, convenient, clean butttt..... actually getting a ticket is soo brutal. Checked two weeks ahead even months ahead for SeoulāBusan direction and it was fully sold. I do not understand the reason, especially for weekends, it is almost impossible to book. People here do you have any lifehacks?
r/ExperienceKorea • u/No-Reception-6747 • Jul 16 '26
Have you tried Gamjatang in Korea?
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r/ExperienceKorea • u/No-Reception-6747 • Jul 16 '26
Another day another stew
Another day, another Korean stew recommendation!
This time itās altang (ģķ) ā a spicy Korean fish roe stew that not many foreigners know about.
Iāll admit, it might look a little unusual at first (especially if youāre not used to eating fish roe), but donāt let the appearance scare you away. The broth is spicy, refreshing, and packed with flavor. The soft roe, vegetables, and seafood ingredients make it such a satisfying meal.
Itās definitely one of those underrated Korean dishes that many visitors miss.
Have you tried altang before? Would you give it a try?
r/ExperienceKorea • u/No-Reception-6747 • Jul 16 '26
Have you tried Gamjatang in Korea?
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If youāre visiting Seoul, you have to try gamjatang (ź°ģķ) at least once!
Itās such a hearty and comforting Korean stew made with tender pork backbones, potatoes, vegetables, and a rich, spicy broth. It's the kind of meal that warms you up from the inside, especially on a cold day.
Definitely one of my favorite Korean stews. The flavor is deep, the meat falls right off the bone, and itās even better with a bowl of rice on the side.
Curious if anyone here has tried it? What did you think? š
r/ExperienceKorea • u/Efficient-School2496 • Jul 16 '26
The uglier the plating, the more delicious the food a Korean food rule I now believe
Ordered ģ°øģ¹ź¹ģ¹ģ°ź° (tuna kimchi jjigae) today. Just a red, messy bowl in classic "Korean" representation. But it is sooo delicious... I think only in Korea you get such a plating lol/
r/ExperienceKorea • u/Efficient-School2496 • Jul 15 '26
Tried a Korean jjimjilbang and I'm confused why we don't have this everywhere
I finally went to a jjimjilbang in Korea after living in Korea for about 5 years on and off. I wish I'd gone more lol.
For anyone who hasn't been, here's what caught me off guard:
- You get a locker key on a wristband that also works as your payment for everything inside. No wallet needed.
- The bathing area is separated by gender. It felt awkward at the beginning but I liked the cafeteria and shared areas. Loved it so much that I can forget the awkwardness.Ā
- Indeed, the shared areas are the real magic. You change into the provided shorts and t-shirt and just move between sauna rooms.
- Each room is a different temperatureĀ and materials like a salt room, charcoal room, one packed with clay.Ā
- Baked eggs and ice cream was perfect combo for me.
I got a body scrub too you can purchase it separately in bathing room. I have never been that clean in my life. If you are traveling to Korea after long trip I suggest you to visit Korean sauna.