Providing you with information on living/teaching in Korea, news from the ROK, and HSK events. Enjoy! ~The HSK team

Tuesday, December 7, 2010

SKI TRIP

Hello Hands Koreans,


We hope you’re keeping warm~ Also, we hope that you have enjoyed our last recommendation—Dr. Fish!

Here is another recommendation for the December 11th-12th Weekend!

(Hands Korea is not affiliated with any recommended trips/tours or organizations.)


Ski/Snowboard Trip by SHITTY

At Yong Pyong Resort (Gangwondo)

7:00 AM Saturday, December 11th

8:00PM Sunday December 12th

http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=153218498055649&index=1

Contact Jinsoo for more information: 010-2582-2324

Fee (Ski lift, board rental pension, transportation): 99,000 KRW

Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Hello Hands Koreans,

We hope your week is going well and you have enjoyed the dining recommendations we sent out last week!

Here are some recommendations for the December 4th-5th Weekend!

(Hands Korea is not affiliated with any trip/tour or any organizations recommended.)

Stitching Together at Dr. Fish, Book and Spa Café

1:30 PM Saturday, December 4th

or

3:00PM Sunday, December 5th.

(You can attend either one or both.)

Contact Annamarie for more information: 010-7430-1779

Feet Spa Cost: 2,000 won/15 minutes.

DIRECTIONS: Gangnam Station (Subway Line #2 (Green Line) - Exit 6. Walk straight for about 5 minutes. You will see a store on your left hand side called BSX. Nearby, you’ll see Book and Spa Café on the 2nd floor. You will have unlimited access to bread, butter, and jam!

Friday, November 26, 2010

Hello Hands Koreans,

We hope you are keeping warm this week! We hope you enjoyed the hiking for those who went the past weekend.

To honor the American Holiday—Thanksgiving, this weekend we recommend dining out and enjoying your time with friends!

(Hands Korea is not affiliated with any trip/tour or any organizations below.)

Thanksgiving Dinner in Suwon at the “Big Chill” (6:30PM Sunday, November 28th, 2010)

http://www.facebook.com/ashleykimjy#!/event.php?eid=165525156811756&index=1

Please contact Edward Jorgensen: 010.7600.2574

Cost: 25,000 Wons (Thanksgiving dinner)

(Note: Payment should be sent by the 25th.)

The Loving Hut (Vegetarian Restaurant)

http://www.lovinghut.kr/kr/index.php?&lang=_en

Menu and locations--all throughout Korea:

http://www.lovinghut.kr/kr/bbs/board.php?bo_table=menu_kr_en&lang=_en

Yoogane (닭갈비--Spicy BBQ Chicken)

http://www.yoogane.co.kr/main/

Yoogane is a chain (Can be found in any major in Seoul like Hongdae and Myongdong). Please refer to the website if you want to find a location near you.

Unfortunately, the website is in Korean.

Seven Springs (Health Conscious Buffet)

http://www.sevensprings.co.kr/

A western style buffet with healthy foods, including a large selection of salad.

Locations are mainly in the Seoul area, but click on the link to see to if there’s one near you.

Dragon Hill Spa (Jeemjeel Bang)

http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/SI/SI_EN_3_6.jsp?cid=261344

A luxurious Jeemjeel Bang located in Yongsan, Seoul

Contact: 02.792.0001 (English)

Wednesday, November 3, 2010

Hello Hands Koreans,


We hope you are having a wonderful week. We are sure that you can feel the weather in Korea is heading towards winter. If you don’t have any plans for the weekend, we suggest joining a few tour/hiking groups. (Note: Hands Korea is not affiliated with any tour/hiking groups.)

Yonginsan (Saturday 8:00AM-8:30PM, November 6, 2010)

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/event.php?eid=136895193029863&index=1

Please contact Warren 010 6505 9904

Cost: 22,000 Wons (Round trip transportation)

Hiking Najangsan (Sunday 12:00AM-9:30PM, November 7, 2010)

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/event.php?eid=127671383953603&index=1

Please contact Jin Soo : 010- 2582 -2324

Cost: 30,000 Wons (Round trip transportation and National park entrance fee.)

Naejangsan Hike, Green Tea Making, and Folk Village Overnight (Friday 8:30AM-Sunday 12:00AM, November 5-7)

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=131210260261542

Please contact Warren Kim at discoverkorea.net@gmail.com

Cost: 84,000 Wons
1. Round trip chartered bus
2. Minbak Rooming on Friday night
3. Entrance Fee to Nagan Folk Village
4. Straw Roof Room Charge (4 to a room)
5. Green Tea Making Experience Charge

Naejangsan Hike and Green Tea Making and Folk Village Overnight

Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Hello Hands Koreans,


We hope you are having a wonderful week! If you do not have plans this weekend, we recommend two trips that are held by two different travel groups. (Note: Hands Korea is not affiliated with any travel groups.)


Jebibong Hike & Ferry riding trip in Fall (Saturday, 10/30/10)
http://www.climbinginkorea.com/17689#38
Please call Kim for more information: 010-3791-9813.
Trip Cost: 30,000 won.
Includes: Round-trip chartered bus and Ferry ticket.


Magoksa Temple Stay and Light Hiking (Saturday-Sunday, 10/30-31/2010)
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=108698559171327#!/event.php?eid=158393934185074&index=1
Please contact William Cho for more information: discoverkorea.net@gmail.com
Trip Cost: 93,000 won.
Includes:Round Trip Charter Bus (you can leave your things here), Temple Stay Program, All Entrance Fees, All Meals (Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch), and Travel Insurance

Friday, October 22, 2010

Hello Fellow Hands Koreans,


We are always thankful and fortunate to have great people like YOU to positively impact children in Korea. As much as you are working hard for these children, we like you to enjoy YOUR time as much as possible in Korea!

We encourage you to attend The 6th Busan International Fireworks Festival. It will run for three days from Thursday-Saturday, October 21-23rd.

For more information about the Festival:

http://www.bff.or.kr/ENG/Fireworks/01.asp

For directions to Gwangalli Beach:

http://etour.busan.go.kr/02_sightseeing/01_01/1232201_4425.jsp

Information on Gwangalli Beach:

http://etour.busan.go.kr/02_sightseeing/01_01/1232201_4425.jsp

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Also, if you would like to join a tour, please visit:

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=164822643534865

(Discover Korea has no affiliation with Hands Korea)

We hope you have a great time there!

Sincerely,

Hands Korea Team

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