Richard

Richard is a writer for Lingua Asia who has lived in South Korea for more than 10 years. While growing up, he won numerous writing awards and developed a passion for it. He has a B.A. from U.C. Irvine in Criminology, Law and Society. Richard has worked as an actor, interviewer, marketer and ESL teacher in Korea. He is fluent in Korean and is an amateur tour guide. Richard started a translation business in 2013 that he operates with his partner, Minjung. He covers jobs for expats, Koreatown, culture, food, software and doing business in Korea.

7 Korean Exercise and Health Tips to Transform Your Life

Ever wonder why Korean celebrities are so slim?

It’s simple.

They exist in a semi-starved and overexerted state.

For everyone else, here are some realistic Korean exercise and health tips.

Let’s get started!

Lingua Asia Korean Exercise and Health Tips to Transform Your Life

15 Amazing Things to Do in Haeundae Beach, Busan

If I had to pick one beach in Korea, it would be Haeundae.

It’s the best when it comes to accessibility, activities, and cleanliness.

Lingua Asia Amazing Things to Do in Haeundae Beach, Busan

2-Minute Travel Guide: The Hidden Gems of Busan

Busan is the perfect middle ground between and Seoul and Jeju.

2-Minute Travel Guide: The Hidden Gems of Seoul

A mega city with a heart of gold, Seoul will redefine your idea of fun.

2-Minute Travel Guide: The Hidden Gems of Jeju Island

With pristine forests sponsored by conglomerates, party/surf beaches, and 100 museums, there’s something for everyone on Jeju Island.

15 Neat Things to do in Sinchon, Seoul

OG Korean food, the best dive bar in town, all you can eat and drink joints, Sinchon is Hongdae’s less popular but cooler sibling.

Even in my advanced age, it’s still a great time.

Lingua Asia 15 Fun Things to do in Sinchon, Seoul

15 Unmissable Things to do in Hongdae, Seoul

Diverse nightlife, wacky cafes, and upbeat green spaces for people watching, Hongdae has a lot going for it.

It is THE best place in Seoul to experience Korean youth culture.

Lingua Asia Unmissable Things to do in Hongdae, Seoul

4 Old Korean Hangover Cures (and some new ones) To Take the Pain Away

So you’ve been naughty and want it all to stop?

You’re in luck! Koreans have a whole category of food dedicated to making you hungunder.

Here are ways experts have been staving off the worst of hangxiety for centuries.

Lingua Asia Traditional Korean Hangover Cures To Take the Pain Away

The Best Coffee Shop in the World is in Seoul

That’s right.

Sure, I haven’t tried ALL the coffee shops.

But, after slow traveling the world for a decade, I believe that Korea is home to the best coffee roaster and cafe in the world.

Lingua Asia The Best Coffee Shop in the World is in Seoul

10 Unmissable Things to do in Koreatown, Houston

H-town has more than just the space program going for it. They’ve also got a pretty slamming Koreatown.

With three, count em, three H Marts, and all the KBBQ and KFC (Korean Fried Chicken) you can handle, you’ll be K-cultured to the max.