Go beyond your 42SHARE Home

Common let's have fun!! 

Want to let out your inner child spirit? or just want to disconnect from your daily routine either as a student or work (anything you are doing in Seoul lol)? well read the following list of places we recommend you to visit at least once in your lifetime for an memorable time!! 

Lotte World 

If you haven't heard of this place before, Lotte world is a theme park operated by Lotte Group. This place is perfect for entertainment and sightseeing, in there you will find thrilling rides, ice rink, various parades, folk museum, a lake, accommodations, department stores and a lot more!! 

Keep in mind that Lotte World is divided into Lotte World Adventure, a world themed indoor area, and a Magic Island theme outdoors by Seokchonhosu Lake. The Lotte World Adventure is the largest indoor amusement park in the world! At the Folk Museum you will be able to observe cultural items on display dating back 5,000 years in Korean history. As well as miniature villages and a playground. Also depending on the season, at the Lotte World Garden Stage there will be various themed musicals and if you are into K-pop you will want to go to Lotte World Star Avenue!!  

For more information, visit their Official Website!! 

Nami Island 

We talked about Nami Island before in our blog post about "Stay in Korea for the Winter" however we didn't go in further detail about the history. Namiseom Island was formed as a result of the construction of Cheongpyeong Dam. It is a half moon-shaped isle, and on it is the grave of General Nami, who led a great victory against the rebels in the 13th year of the 7th king of the Joseon Dynasty, King Sejo (reign 1455 - 1468). Namsiseom Island is located out of Seoul but it's only an hour away and you can take the subway with no problem!!  

In the middle of Nami Island you will see a big grass field of about 316,320 square yards, which features education and training facilities as well as camping sites. If you are into water-sports, there are a lot of activities you can do there such as zip lining into the water, motorboats and water skiing. There is also a theme park with a merry-go-around, shooting range, and a roller skating rink. There are also accommodation for visitors to stay at such as resort villas and bungalows.

For more information click HERE! 

Everland 

Another popular theme park is Everland Resort!! However it is further away from the center of Seoul compared to Lotte World. Part of the entertainment includes various rides, festivals, theme areas, and a Zootopia!! The diverse attractions are available to enjoy with no age limits, and there are different themed festivals including Tulip Festival, Rose Festival, Summer Splash, Halloween Festival, Romantic Illumination, and much more!! 

Two of the most popular rides of the park is T-Express and Korea's first wooden roller coaster. Their Zootopia is a must-see by many since it exhibits 2,000 animals of 201 species. Lost Valley opened in 2013 and features the largest ecological safari world and offers a tour by amphibious car to see 150 animals of 20 species. A pair of giant pandas given from the Chinese President Xi Jinping as a symbol of friendship between Korea and China can also be seen at the Panda World. 

For more information, visit their Official Website!!

Trick Eye Museum 

Like Magic and Illusions?? well say no more and visit the Trick Eye Museum!! The Trick Eye Museum has other businesses around the world, is a "one of kind" painting gallery which combines art with high-end techonology featuring AR (Augmented Reality) effect and 2D/3D illusions. Within the Museum there is an Ice Museum which is filled with objects that are fully made out of ice, such as iced TV, ice kitchen, ice slope, etc. You don't need to purchase an additional ticket for the Ice museum, with one you can enjoy both!! 

A great part about this museum is that it stays open everyday from 9 am to 9 pm (last admission by 8 pm), making it popular among couples and tourists!! Outside of the museum you will see a statue which is seen as a landmark to find the Trick Eye Museum!! 

For more information, visit their Official Website!! 

We hope you found this information helpful and get the chance to visit any or all of these locations!! We are sure it will be a memorable experience for you, remember to read our other blog posts about living in Korea!! 

Must Visit Restaurants near Home

Restaurants near 42SHARE

FOOD!!! okay now you are in your accommodation and want to go out to eat but what? mostly when there are so many options and various restaurants catering similar menus. Following we will provide a list of the best restaurants around 42SHARE halls and around Seoul if you are feeling adventurous!!

Gosami

The Gosami restaurant is famous for their grilled fish such as grilled Godeungoe (Mackerel) and Samchi (Spanish Mackerel). You can also enjoy the fish with Kimchijjigae (Kimchi Stew) and or doenjangjjigae (soy bean).

There are other options in the menu as wel, such as bulgogi and spicy stir fry squid!!

For more information click HERE

Seo Seo Galbi / 서서갈비

No seat KBBQ??? yep that's right!! at this restaurant you will be able to enjoy delicious meat standing up, I know it sounds a bit strange or just different but is one of those experiences you won't want to miss out!!

Seo Seo Galbi has been around for over 50 years and they only serve domestic marinated beef in soy sauce in Korean "Hanwoo Sogalbi". The meat is so delicious that people line up to eat there and you can't make any reservations so it's first come first serve basis. Make sure to head on over quickly since they tend to sell out!! even on weekdays!!

For more information click Here


42SHARE

At 42SHARE there are rooms that have their own kitchen and others that don't but we provide a common kitchenette for residents to use and cook with their friends!! As you can see in our pictures from Yonsei Hall, there is enough space to cook and sit down to eat!! also if the weather allows it you can go outside and enjoy the rooftop overlooking around the buildings!!

You can also invite your friends and have a potluck!! We sometimes host similar events in order to bring everyone together and getting to know each other!!


Bangkok Express

Want some Thai food? Bangkok Express is known to be one of the best Thai food restaurants in Seoul!! They used to be in a smaller location but their popularity forced them to move into a bigger space. Their popular dishes are the soft shelled curry crab served in a yellow curry sauce with rice and the Pad Thai.

Their location is pretty close to our Yonsei Hall!! For more information click Here!!

Sag

Want a quick snack? If you want to try various kinds of fried foods you should visit Sag!! Sag is a tteokbokki place where you can eat sundae, fried banana, dumplings, veggies and chicken as well!!

Their tteokbokki is one of kind because of the well balance of spiciness and savor taste!! It's popular among Ewha students to distress from their daily life and enjoy the delicious food!! Also be aware that during peak hours you might have to wait since the restaurant is quite small and there will be a waiting line, but that proofs how good the place is!!!

Also the place is not well known, therefore a lack of other blogs talking about it, but here is the Address: 12 Ewhayeodae 3-gil, Daehyeon-dong, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul

Dessert

If you still have room for dessert, go ahead and get some Bingsu!!! (of course if it's in season) There are many cafes that serve this delicious Korean desert, however some locations have different style and tastes for Bingsu. There are three unique Bingsu locations in Sinchon to pick from, click HERE for more information!!

We hope the information was helpful and you get to visit one of these locations!! Remember to read our other blogs about living in Seoul!!

5 Best Reviewed Language Schools in Seoul

Live in Seoul, Learn Korean

Are you learning Korean but there are a few obstacles you can't seem to overcome? such as lack of language levels at your home university, not having Korean language courses near where you live or learning but not feeling fulfilled, well come to South Korea and learn, practice and excel your Korean language skills!! Learning another language is always a difficult path but a great opportunity to meet new people, learn about other cultures and much more!! Therefore, we would like to give a few of the best reviewed language schools in Seoul, so you can analyze them and decide which one fits your needs the most!! Of course none of these are ranked and feel free to do more of your own research as well.

Rolling Korea Language & Culture School

The Rolling Korea Language & Culture School was founded back in 2012 and has been developing their unique educational contents and activities so students receive the most satisfying experiences. If you are one of those students who occasionally lose motivation (I know I am hehehe), one of their goals is to always maintain students' interests and desire to become experts in Korean through cultural contents, such as K-POP/K-Dramas and field trips to popular locations around Seoul!!

If you are concerned about grammar, don't worry since they use Visual Learning. Meaning where instructors use visual materials to facilitate the understanding of grammar and this method has shown that students understand quickly about the subject. Some of the materials include, YouTube clips, magazines, news articles, Powerpoints, music videos and song lyrics, so don't worry it won't be a boring class with just textbooks!!

If you are worried there won't be much opportunity to speak, don't worry since they focus a lot of time to give students to practice their Speaking Skills. After each grammar lesson there will be guided conversations students can use to practice their skills. Also each classroom has a few number of students, so everyone has a chance to learn and practice more freely.

This institution has Various types of courses, click HERE to read about them and decide which one fits best for your needs!!

Click HERE to read their Reviews!

Lexis Korea

If you are looking for a more modern and attractive facility, then Lexis Korea is just for you. This institution has ten air conditioned classrooms with floor to ceiling glass windows that overlooks the Gangnam district of Seoul, and the student common room and restaurant facilities are within the building which is pretty convenient for students. Lexis Korea goal is to provide the highest quality of a study environment to students.

Lexis Korea has 7 different types of programs to choose from with different focus of study, however each one are fast-paced and small to medium size classes. They also provide cultural activities that students can participate in and further immerse into Korean culture.

Visit their Official Website for more information! and click HERE to read their Reviews!

Easy Korean Academy

At Easy Korean Academy, they have written and published their own learning textbooks and they are the same ones that are used in classrooms therefore being very efficient and systematic. They have various types of classrooms and each floor is equipped with computers for students to use. Also there is a coffee machine in the lounge and a classroom students can go to self-study after school.

They have various Korean language courses such as TOPIK class, K-POP (dance and song lyrics), pronunciation class, weekend classes and online classes as well. Besides the courses they also offer cultural activities such as cooking classes, city tours, Hanbok experience and much more!!

Visit their Official Website for more information! and click HERE to read their reviews!

Sogang University Korean Language Program

Sogang Korean Language Education Center (KLEC) classes are student-centered and focus on Speaking. Students are able to improve their ability to speak quickly by learning vocabulary and phrases used in daily life while engaging in very realistic activities. Of course listening, reading and writing are also included in the course. This program is highly recommended among Korean language students, especially known for its results in achieving practical knowledge of Korean language, rather than strict grammar which is limited in real life use.

Each course has cultural activities to keep students engaged in Korean culture. There are 7 levels of Korean language learning that one can partake. However you will be tested through speaking interview, reading and writing evaluation and then placed to the correct Korean level you are at. In order to advance students need to score over 70% on the final exam in each class and area (such as speaking, reading, writing and listening).

Visit their Official Website for more information! and click HERE to read their reviews!

Yonsei University Korean Language Program

The Yonsei University Korean Language Program is an extremely popular choice for those wanting to learn Korean, especially among the younger demographics. Their program is also one of the largest Korean language programs in Korea!!

The University Korean Language Program at Yonsei is designed for foreign students who are either currently enrolled in a Korean university or are planning on applying to a Korean university. Their main goal is to cultivate high level of Korean ability necessary for studying at a Korean university by focusing on content related to university life as well as university courses and lectures. One thing to keep in mind is that this program is known to be really heavy on grammar rather than practical speaking or listening.

Visit their Official Website for more information! and click HERE to read their reviews!

We hope this Blog post helped you a lot on deciding which language program will be best for your needs and preferences!! Remember to read our other Blog posts about living in Seoul and click HERE to read about different kinds of accommodations you can stay!!

Also if you would like to know how to further practice your learning around Seoul, click HERE for a list of places where you can do Language Exchange!!!