The Real Korea Code
Hi there! I’m Seung-hun, a 23-year-old (that’s the Korean age—I’m 21 by the international standard!) born and raised in the heart of Seoul, South Korea.
To me, traveling isn’t just about visiting famous spots. It’s about diving into a completely different lifestyle—the clothes people wear, the food they crave, their hobbies, and even the unique “vibe” and perspective of their culture.
That’s exactly why I started ‘The Real Korea Code.’ As someone who truly loves Korea, I want to help you experience “100% pure Korean vibes.” Even just watching how an ordinary Korean student lives can be a great inspiration, right?
On this blog, I’ll be sharing:
- A Glimpse into My Life: The daily grind of a Korean Medicine (Han-eui) student.
- Local Eats: Foods you must try (not just the touristy ones!).
- Hidden Gems: Places where locals actually hang out.
I hope you have an amazing time exploring my world. Welcome to the code!
It’s me!
But……… take this photo with a grain of salt. You know the internet rule, right?
This is me back in 2025, grinding at a “Boarding Hagwon” (a residential prep school). In Korea, education is incredibly competitive, and it’s very common for students to retake the national entrance exam (Suneung) two or three times to get into their dream university. After a year of intense focus here, I finally earned my spot in Korean Medicine school. This was one of the most challenging but rewarding chapters of my life.
You might already know this, but most Korean men complete about two years of mandatory military service in their early 20s. I proudly served in the Air Force. This photo was taken during one of my leaves—I’m the one in uniform, having a drink with my buddy. (I blurred his face because he looks like a squid in this shot, even though he’s usually a good-looking guy..). That thing he’s holding is my military name tag.
The Han River and Lotte World Tower, captured during my ride on a “Ttareungi” (Seoul’s public bike). Seoul has a fantastic public bike system, so I often go for a ride along the Han River whenever I need to clear my head or just refresh my vibe.
Korean version)
안녕! 나는 대한민국 서울에서 태어나, 서울에서 살고 있는 한국인 대학생이야.
올해 나이는 23살이고, 이건 한국식 나이야! 국제 표준으론 현재 21살이야.
나에게 있어 여행이란 완전히 다른 문화권의 생활양식을 잠시 접해보면서 견문을 넓히는 일이야.
기간은 짧더라도 그들이 입는 옷, 먹는 음식, 취미생활, 분위기, 온도, 관점 등을 직접 체험해보는 게 여행의 매력이라고 생각해.
내가 이런 공간을 만든 이유도 일맥상통해. 한국을 사랑하는 사람으로서 우리 나라에 오는 고마운 친구들한테 순도 100%의 한국스러움이 무엇인지 알려주고, 그들이 이것을 대해서 직접 체험해 봤으면 하는 마음이야. 물론, 진짜 평범한 한국인이 사는 모습을 구경하는 것만으로도 좋은 염감이 될 거라 생각해!
보통 게시될 글들은, 한의대생의 대학 생활, 너희들이 꼭 먹어봤으면 하는 음식들, 꼭 가봤으면 하는 장소들 같은 것들이야.
그럼, 내 공간에서 좋은 시간 보내!