Become an “INSSA”
Korea Travel Expert!
Korea Travel Expert!
Get the most out of your Korea travel by taking on our Inssa* KOREA challenge! We have prepared a list of tips on different levels of difficulty to boost your "Korea experience” with food, activities and shopping. Read on and try out these tips to become an Inssa Korea travel expert even among local Koreans. Planning a trip to Korea? Prepare ahead with our Inssa KOREA challenge!
* “Inssa” is a Korean slang that refers to people who like to become popular and not miss out on the fun. Derived from the English word “insider,” the term got a completely different twist as it made its way to Korea.
Common food experience for travelers new to Korea
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Affordable and tasty meal! Korean-style street toast -
A classic convenience store ramyeon at Hangang Park after a bike ride -
Epitome of Korean rice, the ideal Korean table d’hote at Icheon -
Do you know yeopjeon? The currency at Tongin Market, where you can try yeopjeon dosirak! -
Find the best deal for draft beers at Euljiro Nogari Street; a set of beer + dried young pollack for just 5,000 won!
Special food experience for travelers new to Korea
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DIY kimchi jjigae and all you can eat fried eggs! -
A favorite among taxi drivers! Dwaeji bulbaek at a gisa sikdang in Yeonnam-dong -
Taste the difference – Uijeongbu-style budae jjigae vs. Songtan-style budae jjigae -
Is this a PC café or a restaurant? Select a menu among hundreds to choose from! -
The perfect combination you won’t forget – grilled kimchi and samgyeopsal
Unique treats for travelers familiar with Korea
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Come up with your own original tteokbokki recipe at a DIY tteokbokki buffet -
Which seaside eatery meets your vibe? Haeundae Pojangmacha Town vs. Yeosu Romantic Pocha Street -
Hike to eat! Top 3 must-try foods after a hike in the city -
The highlight of gamjatang – feast on a backbone meat and finish with bokkeumbap
Local food experience for frequent travelers to Korea
The ultimate challenge for avid travelers to Korea
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The end game of tteokbokki - super spicy tteokbokki that even Koreans fear -
Meet “the rice thieves” - ganjang gejang and yangnyeom gejang! Crab shell fried rice is also part of the challenge! -
Is this your first time to try yukhoe tangtangi? Challenge at Gwangjang Market, you’ll either love it or hate it
