South Korea with Iris

When you hear 'Korea' what comes to your mind first? K-Pop? Kimchi? K-drama? Or maybe cosmetics? Korean cosmetics became worldwide popular during the last 2-5 years. Although many people still think that Korean cosmetics are only for Koreans, much more people despite race and skin colour use Korean cosmetics. There are lots of different Korean brands of cosmetics, and the product price varies as well. Today I want to take you to the Sulwhasoo Flagship store which is located in Seoul, in a very traditional area.  About Sulwhasoo  Sulwhasoo is one of the most popular cosmetics brands in Korea. And it is a luxury brand. Actually, I think the product case, design, and package tell about it. Sulwhasoo was built on a foundation of more than 50 years of enterprising spirit and innovation. Its heritage can be traced back to the 1960s. In 1966, Amorepacific launched the “ABC Ginseng Cream,” the first-ever Ginseng-based cosmetic product, which became a prototype for Sulwhasoo. In 1997, r

Jeonju Hanok Village is one of the largest traditional villages in South Korea. The village contains more than 800 Korean traditional houses, so-called  ‘hanok’ . The village was designed in 2010 according to the International Slow City program. That made Jeonju one of the most touristic cities in South Korea. And it is popular same among foreigners and locals. Let me introduce to you the most popular attractions in Jeonju Hanok Village. Hanok Village I think the village itself is already an amazing attraction. You can just walk along its streets and feel the history, culture, traditional life… The atmosphere of the village takes you back to the period when kings were ruling the country when people lived in small houses. Also, you can find different museums, cafes, and even schools here. Omokdae Omokdae is one of the highest points in the village , so you can see a whole village here. During the Joseon Dynasty, its founder Lee Seonggae had an outdoor banquet after a victory over Japane