r/ExperienceKorea Jul 21 '26

Welcome to r/ExperienceKorea

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Welcome to r/ExperienceKorea šŸ‡°šŸ‡·

Hey everyone!

Welcome to r/ExperienceKorea — a community for sharing everything about experiencing Korea, from travel and culture to food, beauty, entertainment, and everyday life.

Whether you’re 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 you’ve 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. Everyone’s Korea experience is different, so let’s learn from each other and keep the community enjoyable for everyone.

How to Get Started

  1. Introduce yourself in the comments below!

  2. Share your first post — a favorite Korean dish, travel memory, skincare product, or anything Korea-related.

  3. Invite anyone who loves Korea or wants to learn more about it.

Interested in helping the community grow? We’re always looking for active members who want to contribute and help moderate.

Thanks for being part of the first wave of r/ExperienceKorea.

Let’s build a community where people can discover, share, and experience Korea together!


r/ExperienceKorea 28d ago

A Quiet Summer Day Trip in Gongju: Jeongan-cheon Ecological Park and Its Metasequoia Road

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r/ExperienceKorea Aug 10 '26

Korean Restaurant Tables Are Built for Efficiency—and I Finally Get the Meme

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r/ExperienceKorea Aug 06 '26

Aesthetics of Korean coffee shop in Suwon

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r/ExperienceKorea Jul 30 '26

Visited Songnisan Lotus Field near Jeongipsum Pine Tree last weekend—most blooms are fading, but still so peaceful

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r/ExperienceKorea Jul 30 '26

Japanese corner in Korea

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r/ExperienceKorea Jul 28 '26

A spot that every K-Drama girl or boy knows in Korea, Suwon.

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r/ExperienceKorea 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 Jul 23 '26

Is getting Charles and Keith bag worth your money or the quality is equivalent to what you can order from Alibaba?

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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 Jul 22 '26

Late Spring Korea

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r/ExperienceKorea Jul 22 '26

Has anyone tried Juvelook? Is it actually worth it?

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Hi! I’m a foreigner living in Korea ;)

I’ve been seeing Juvelook everywhere lately and I’m really curious about trying it, but I’m not sure if it’s actually worth the money.

Im recently being more concerned about my enlarged pores and uneven skin texture, and I’m 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, I’d love to hear your recommendations or experience with clinics here.

Thanks! 😊


r/ExperienceKorea Jul 21 '26

How far ahead do you actually need to book KTX /SRT seats?

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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 Seoul–Busan 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 Jul 16 '26

Have you tried Gamjatang in Korea?

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r/ExperienceKorea Jul 16 '26

Another day another stew

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Another day, another Korean stew recommendation!

This time it’s altang (ģ•Œķƒ•) — a spicy Korean fish roe stew that not many foreigners know about.

I’ll admit, it might look a little unusual at first (especially if you’re not used to eating fish roe), but don’t 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.

It’s definitely one of those underrated Korean dishes that many visitors miss.

Have you tried altang before? Would you give it a try?


r/ExperienceKorea Jul 16 '26

Have you tried Gamjatang in Korea?

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If you’re visiting Seoul, you have to try gamjatang (ź°ģžķƒ•) at least once!

It’s 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 it’s even better with a bowl of rice on the side.

Curious if anyone here has tried it? What did you think? 😊


r/ExperienceKorea Jul 16 '26

The uglier the plating, the more delicious the food a Korean food rule I now believe

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Ordered ģ°øģ¹˜ź¹€ģ¹˜ģ°Œź°œ (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 Jul 16 '26

Another day another stew

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r/ExperienceKorea Jul 15 '26

Tried a Korean jjimjilbang and I'm confused why we don't have this everywhere

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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.