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What to Eat at Gwangjang Market: Yukhoe, Bindaetteok & More
If you’re planning a visit to Gwangjang Market and wondering what to eat, Parkgane Bindaetteok (박가네 빈대떡) is one place to consider if you want to try several classic Korean market dishes in one meal. Located in the food area of Gwangjang Market, Parkgane serves dishes such as bindaetteok, meatballs, and yukhoe. The menu is…
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A Glimpse Into Korean Daycare Life
What is daycare like in Korea? 🇰🇷 If you’re a foreign parent living in Korea, you may be curious about what a typical day at a Korean daycare looks like. While every daycare center is different, toddlers usually spend their days learning, playing, eating, resting, and building friendships. At my child’s daycare, everyday activities can…
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Daycare in Korea: A Korean Parent Explains What Foreign Parents Should Know
If you’re a foreign parent raising a child in Korea, you may find the Korean daycare system a little confusing at first. What exactly is the difference between daycare and kindergarten? How does enrollment work? How much does it cost? And what is everyday life at a Korean daycare actually like? I’m a Korean parent,…
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DDP DiKi DiKi: A 21-Month-Old’s Visit + Prices, Reservations & Parking
Looking for things to do with a toddler in Seoul? We visited DiKi DiKi at DDP with our 21-month-old after visiting the Baby Shark: Secret Invitation exhibition. Here’s everything you need to know, including prices, Naver reservations, discounts, parking, play zones, and what it was actually like with a toddler. DDP DiKi DiKi: A Sensory…
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Pororo Theme Park Dasan: A Parent’s Guide for Toddlers and Young Kids
If you’re looking for an indoor place where your toddler can run, play, and burn off some energy, Pororo Theme Park Dasan is worth considering—especially if you live in the Seoul or Gyeonggi area and have access to a car. I visited with my 21-month-old toddler on a weekday with a friend and her child,…
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Toddler-Friendly Restaurant in Jamsil, Seoul: A Local Favorite Since 1984
If you’re looking for a toddler-friendly restaurant in Jamsil, Seoul, here’s a place I recently visited with my 21-month-old daughter. Donkkaseu-ui Jip (돈까스의 집) is a long-running Korean-style Western restaurant near Jamsil, known for its classic pork cutlet dishes. But for me, this restaurant is more than just a place to eat. I first visited…
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Baby Music Toys My Music-Loving Toddler Actually Loved
📌 Affiliate Disclosure This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.This post contains Coupang Partners affiliate links, and I receive a commission from qualifying purchases. If you’ve been raising a baby for a while, you know the drill: you research a toy carefully, buy it with high hopes… and…
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Having a Baby in Seoul 2027? Here’s What Foreign Parents Need to Know
If you are having a baby in Seoul in 2027, you may have heard some big numbers recently. Under the Korean government’s proposed 2027 childcare benefit reform, families could receive ₩10 million for a first child, ₩12 million for a second child, and ₩15 million for a third or later child. That sounds straightforward—but if…
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TABLES Lounge Bukhangang: A Mega Café Guide for Families with a Toddler
If you’re raising a baby in Korea, you’ve probably already noticed the “mega café” phenomenon — enormous cafés with huge indoor spaces, floor-to-ceiling windows, and views of rivers, mountains, or the countryside. Korean families love these cafés for weekend outings, and they’re especially interesting when you’re looking for places to go with a baby or…
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Yongsan I’Park Mall with a Baby: Baby Lounge & Baby-Friendly Dining
Yongsan I’Park Mall is a convenient place to visit with a baby in Seoul, thanks to its baby lounge, nursing rooms, stroller rental, and family-friendly restaurants. Here’s a quick guide based on our visit. Baby Lounge at Yongsan I’Park Mall 📍 Living Park, 6th Floor The baby lounge at Yongsan I’Park Mall is a convenient…