We bought a hanbok for our daughter’s first birthday. It was a beautiful hanbok, which made the occasion so special. So I wanted to share where we got it for those in the U.S. hoping to buy hanbok for their…
While we were in Korea, I stumbled upon a super cute and high-quality Korean kids’ clothes brand called Irene’s Closet. The clothes are mostly 100% cotton and are super stylish. The colors, fabric choices, and styles are so…
What is Momo Camp? “MoMo” stands for modu mo-ida (모두 모이다), a Korean phrase that translates as “Everyone Gathers.” Momo Camp can help children, who are not local to Korea, discover what makes Korea so special. Day Camp A 4-week…
There is a Korean immersion summer program for children held in Hongdae. There are 3 offerings. Little Hwarang This program is for kids aged 4-5. They do not have to have Korean experience. During the camp, they will be…
Here, I wanted to share with you about Korean Independence Movement Day, the national holiday, and how you can celebrate it. In Korean, the March First Movement Day is called Sam Il Jeol 삼일절, The March 1st Holiday. March First…
This year (2024) , we started a new family tradition of making homemade mandu soup, which is a tradition from my husband’s family. It is a common tradition among Korean families and a great tradition to start if you want…
Choosing a Korean name can feel exciting, meaningful—and honestly, a little overwhelming. There are traditions, family expectations, and cultural details that aren’t always obvious at first. Here are some of the things we considered when choosing a Korean name for…
This information is current in 2025, but may change overtime. I hope this gives you an idea of what you need to do in order to sign your child up for Korean daycare, however, make sure to check with the…
Our daughter was born in America, but her father is Korean. So we decided to make her a passport in Korea. In order to make a passport for your child in Korea, you need to have: 2. Certificate of Family…
