TESL Korea News

Summer is still in full swing and so are many of Korea’s festivals, which will be hoping to catch the last of the sun’s rays now fall is beginning to creep up on us. Among some of the great festivals on this month include the World Martial Arts Festival in Chungju, the DMZ Korean International Documentary Festival, and the Seoul ... Read More

If the August heat is really starting to get to you, it’s a good idea to head where the wind is blowing, the breeze is cooler, the water is refreshing and the fun is unlimited. This month Korea has on a number of great coastal festivals sure to lighten your mood. Busan Sea Festival When: August 01, 2011 - August 09, ... Read More

July has a few winners sure to make your time in Korea even more of an enjoyable experience. A few are even guaranteed to help you cool down as summer gets into full swing. Among them are the Boryeong Mud Festival, where you can become a 7-year-old again for a day, roll around in some mud, and have mud fights. ... Read More

A number of great Spring festivals sure to get you out and about in this glorious weather. And now the weather has warmed up, towns are getting into the thick of tourist season once again. A few festivals on offer this month include Haeundae’s Sand Festival, Muju’s Firefly Festival, and Busan’s Gwangalli Eobang Festival. NOTE: If you're looking to attend the ... Read More

This month there are a variety of festivals bound to entertain the least interested of us. A few big ones include the Lotus Lantern Festival, Damyang Bamboo Festival, the Hi Seoul Festival and Hampyeong Butterfly Festival. These festivals are not to be missed, especially the Lotus Lantern Festival. Held in Seoul, it is a massive celebration of Buddha’s birthday, and ... Read More

By Brooke Petersen As you may have already heard, or seen thanks to thousands of assembled lantern decorations slowly making their appearance through city streets, Buddha’s birthday is upon us once again, May 10. A celebration to rival Christmas, the birthday party is held across south-east Asia in a flurry of light, dance, and colour. Millions come together to pay tribute to ... Read More

Spring has arrived and so too has the wonder of Cherry Blossoms. Take some time out this month to make the most of the beautiful pink and white petals, which only last a couple of weeks. Travelers come from across the world to take part in the festivities, so be sure to book your bus tickets early! More information can ... Read More

Well, Spring is coming at us full throttle and foreigners everywhere are breathing a sigh of relief as the festival season comes back around with full steam. There are some great festivals on offer this month including the must see Jindo Sea-parting Festival. Prepare to be amazed at the “Moses” effect when you go to see this one. Also worth ... Read More

With winter still in full swing you’ve simply got to make the most of it. This month there are a number of great festivals on hand to give you a chance to iron out your fishing skills, and even dare to risk frozen fingers for those adventurous enough to do it barehanded. There are also a number of festivals on ... Read More

It's amazing to me how fast my time in Korea is going. Sometimes I don't even realize how far I've come or how fast the time is going by. Take for instance my blog, it's been a month since my last update. I looked at it the other day and thought, "that can't be right I just updated it!" I ... Read More