Working Hollyday

 Last night, my team members and I made kimbap. Kimbap is a very popular Korean snack food that consists of dried seaweed paper, rice with sesame oil, and a number of different fillings: radish, ham, egg, kimchi, sesame leaf, etc. It is very fun and easy to make and is a great way to bond over food! When cut up, the final product has a colorful cross-section and a delicious taste! Give it a try!

 Today, my friend and I used an electric bike to head downtown and enjoy an afternoon at the market and riding around. Many places in Korea offer hourly electric bike rentals, BUT it should be noted that you need a valid Korean driver's license or international driving permit with passport and native license to be allowed to use any kind of electric bike, scooter, or other vehicle in Korea. That said, it is much cheaper than taking a taxi and gets you to a lot more places than the bus or subway!  We stopped at the market (really a MUST for anyone making a short-term visit) and had some ice cream and a traditional Korean rice drink called shikhye (very similar to Mexican horchata, though less sweet). It is a very cheap and refreshing drink - give it a try! I also picked up a couple Disney-themed outfit sets - each was only 5,000Won (~$4.50US)! Lots of great bargains at markets - especially with clothes - so it's definitely worth it to check these vendors out before head...

The GJC Co-op is now offering job assistance to any individuals wanting to find work in South Korea. For more information, please check and join the Facebook group "Korea Working Holiday" and contact Holly (Working Hollyday). https://www.facebook.com/groups/gjccoop/

 A great way to explore Korean culture is to visit an outdoor market. Flea market culture in Korea tends to be much more intricate than in other countries. In Korea, flea markets offer a chance for vendors to exchange business cards and phone numbers and build there own networks and communities. Finding and befriending a variety of vendors with many diverse products allows for future sales to include different sales strategies and items available for purchase. Fleas market culture in Korea has its own level of prestige, and being accepted into the vendors' community can be a huge boost to one's own business and networking.

Chae Jeom Seok Bakery & Coffee offers some great dessert options that are perfectly sweet.  One of their most famous items is their powdered cake "doughnuts". They are uniquely shaped and coated in delicious powdered sugar. On the inside, they have a dense but fluffy yellow cake. Although it may look like a lot of sugar, it is actually a slightly sweet but not overwhelming treat! Definitely give it a try if you like desserts!