Truly All about Korea

Everything you need to know about buying, winning, and claiming Korea’s most popular lottery — whether you’re a tourist, expat, or migrant worker. What Is Korea Lotto 6/45? South Korea’s national lottery is officially called Lotto 6/45 , operated by Donghaeng Bokgwon (동행복권) under the supervision of the Ministry of Economy and Finance. The concept is straightforward: you pick 6 numbers from 1 to 45, and if all six match the weekly draw, you win the jackpot. A single game costs just ₩1,000 (approximately $0.75 USD) , and you can play up to five lines per ticket slip. Lotto 6/45 launched on December 2, 2002 , and quickly became one of the most culturally significant events in Korean weekly life. The draw takes place every Saturday at 8:35 PM , broadcast live on MBC television . In 2024, total lottery sales across South Korea surpassed 6 trillion Korean won (approximately $4.16 billion USD) , setting an all-time record — a testament to just how deeply woven Lotto has become into Korea...

Planning to rent a car in South Korea? This complete guide covers everything foreigners need to know — required documents, top booking sites, insurance, accident procedures, rental prices, and English-speaking services. Introduction South Korea is one of Asia’s most rewarding destinations to explore by car. From the dramatic volcanic landscapes of Jeju Island to the winding mountain roads of Gangwon Province and the historic temples of Gyeongju, there are countless destinations that are simply best experienced at your own pace, behind the wheel. Public transportation is excellent in major cities like Seoul and Busan, but once you venture beyond the subway lines, having a rental car transforms your trip entirely. Fortunately, renting a car in South Korea as a foreigner is entirely achievable — as long as you know the rules. This guide walks you through everything you need: where to book, what documents to bring, how insurance works, what to do if something goes wrong, how much you s...

Everything you need to know before your first trip — from free toilets to Korean bathroom phrases Why Korea’s Restroom Culture Will Surprise You: If you’re traveling to South Korea for the first time, one of the most unexpectedly pleasant surprises you’ll encounter has nothing to do with K-pop, street food, or palaces — it’s the public restrooms. Compared to many countries around the world, especially those in Western Europe, South Korea offers something remarkably rare: clean, well-maintained, and completely free public toilets almost everywhere you go. Whether you’re rushing through a busy subway station in Seoul, strolling through a riverside park, or browsing a traditional market, a clean restroom is never more than a few minutes away. This guide is here to walk you through everything a foreign visitor needs to know about using restrooms comfortably and confidently in Korea. Europe Charges You to Pee — Korea Does Not: If you’ve ever traveled through Europe, you already know ...

From royal palace delicacy to bubbling street cart obsession — everything you need to know about Korea’s most beloved dish. Introduction: That First Bite Changes Everything There’s a moment every first-time visitor to Korea remembers — standing at a pojangmacha (street stall) on a cold evening, watching thick, crimson-red rice cakes bubble furiously in a cast-iron pot, the steam curling up into the night air carrying the intoxicating scent of gochujang and garlic. You take your first bite. The rice cake is impossibly chewy, the sauce is fiery yet sweet, and suddenly you understand exactly why millions of Koreans eat this dish almost every single day of their lives. That dish is tteokbokki (떡볶이), and once it has you, it never really lets go. Whether you’re planning a trip to Seoul, living in Korea, or simply a K-food lover scrolling from the other side of the world, this is your complete guide to everything tteokbokki — the history, the different types, where to eat it in Seoul, how ...