Emma Juno Sparkes is a freelance writer and editor living in Seoul. She has worked as a copy editor for The Korea Times and section editor for MorningCalm magazine, Korean Air's in-flight magazine.

  • New Zealand Wine Festival, Seoul, Korea; 2023
    Events In Korea (한국의 행사)

    The New Zealand Wine Festival in Seoul and Busan: 2023

    The New Zealand Wine Festival recently took place in Seoul and it was a wine lover’s treat. From delightful garden celebrations and amusing contests to the opportunity to win some pretty great prizes, this festival exceeded all expectations. If you missed this great wine festival in Seoul this year, keep an eye out for next year. But also, don’t forget that this wine festival is a double header and also takes place in Busan, Korea.  (This post contains affiliate links, which means I receive a certain percentage of a sale if you purchase after clicking at no cost to you. Thank you for your support.) The Venue Hosted at the…

  • New Zealand Wine Festival 2023; Seoul, Korea
    Events In Korea (한국의 행사)

    The New Zealand Wine Festival Offers More Fun and Flavor in 2023

    The Kiwi Chamber of Commerce is back with the annual New Zealand Wine Festival, welcoming seasoned oenophiles and wine novices alike to join in on the fun in Seoul on May 20th. New Zealand, with its pristine nature and strong winemaking heritage, is known for its quality wines, which have been enjoying record popularity in Korea. Fortunately for us, a variety of the finest wines from more than 25 award-winning New Zealand wineries will be on offer at the festival, in addition to delectable cuisine and fantastic live performances. This is the event in Seoul you should not miss out on. With this year’s Seoul festivities to be held in…

  • Ever Healthcare; Korean beauty treatments; beauty concierge service
    Korean Beauty

    Ever Healthcare: Easy Access to Korean Beauty Treatments

    As someone who went from “I think I want to grow old gracefully” to “You can pry my youthful skin out of my cold, dead hands,” I naturally jumped at the chance to try out Ever Healthcare’s concierge service and get some Botox and anti-aging laser treatments. I’ve noticed that over the last few years my skin has been looking thinner and the wrinkles on my forehead deepening. Knowing numerous people in Seoul who spoke enthusiastically about their own experiences with this anti-aging treatment, I was keen to try it but completely unsure of where to go. Choices can be overwhelming, especially when it comes to cosmetic treatments, so it…

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