About HelloKorea
HelloKorea is a travel blog written by a Korean local who believes the best parts of Korea are the ones most visitors never hear about.
Not the well-known tourist spots you'll find on every travel site — but the hidden festivals, small-town food, and cultural experiences that even many Koreans don't know about.
Why HelloKorea Exists
Korea welcomes over 20 million international visitors a year. Most of them visit Seoul, Busan, and Jeju — and miss 95% of what makes Korea special.
English information for local festivals is either nonexistent or buried in machine-translated government pages. We wanted to change that by writing real, detailed guides — the kind a local friend would give you.
What We Cover
Festivals
Local festivals that most tourists miss — mud, lanterns, bamboo, tea, and more.
Hidden Towns
Small towns worth a detour — the Korea beyond Seoul and Busan.
Food & Culture
Regional cuisine, street food, and cultural experiences you can't Google.
WYD 2027 Seoul
Guides for the 500,000+ visitors coming to World Youth Day in August 2027.
How We Write
Every article is researched in Korean from official sources, local news, and personal experience — then written in natural English for international readers. We include real prices, transport directions, and honest recommendations.
We publish new guides every week. No clickbait, no sponsored content, no AI-generated fluff. Just real Korea.
Coming Up: WYD 2027 Seoul
In August 2027, Seoul will host World Youth Day — one of the world's largest international gatherings, with an expected 500,000 to 1 million visitors from around the globe.
We're building a comprehensive guide series for WYD 2027 attendees: from practical survival guides to Korea travel itineraries, pilgrimage routes, and cultural experiences. Stay tuned.
Contact
Have a question, suggestion, or just want to say hello?
Email us at isaiahjjh@gmail.com