Seoulstyle.com is an online guide to stylish living in Seoul for English speakers. Through comprehensive reviews, articles, photographs, and up-to-date information, Seoulstyle.com strives to connect English speakers to people, places and events in Seoul that will help them appreciate Korean society. Our mission is to help people develop an understanding of this dynamic culture as they enjoy life and have fun in Korea.
Our Vision:
The vision of SeoulStyle.com is to bring Seoul to the world's doorstep. We aim to raise the profile of Seoul globally by giving people insight into Korean culture, life and society. Through collaboration with other organizations, SeoulStyle.com aspires to help increase tourism and attract foreign investment. By providing online English information, we also hope to aid local businesses that can benefit from having foreigners contribute to the success of their establishments.
In March 2004, Seoulstyle was created as the personal blog of Liza
Lebeda, a sociable expat living in Seoul, South Korea. At
it's inception, seoulstyle was little more than a few party
photos and an online journal, but as the website`s popularity
grew, so did the content . (Click
here to enter Liza's Virtual World, the new personal site
of the creator of seoulstyle)
There were a lot of sites about Korea which were informative
yet generic. Most websites focused on tourism or getting
a job in Korea. Until seoulstyle came along, there was no
comprehensive online guide in English
for leisure activity information and Korean pop culture
information. In addition, none of the websites gave a personal
insight as to what life is like as a foreigner in Seoul.
In March 2005, seoulstyle was completely redesigned and
was reborn as commercial guide (with a personal touch) about
living a stylish life in Korea.
Seoulstyle
wants you to join our team!
Seoulstyle needs your
help with writing, translation, and design issues!
In addition,
we are looking for contributors to write articles about
personal experiences in Seoul.
Models and actors are also
needed. If you would like to be considered for future layouts,
please send us a photo. We are also offering internships for journalist and marketing positions. If you are an ambitious, switched on, bilingual self motivator, find out how to hone your skills and gain valuable experience with us!
How
do I contact Seoulstyle?
For any inquiries or comments, please send correspondence
to seoulstylenews@yahoo.com or use the contact box at the
top of the page. Name and e-mail are required fields.
COMMENTS
ABOUT SEOULSTYLE
The new bars section looks great! I just got back from Shanghai and I was a bit over
Seoul
but getting your newsletter suspended my reality for a little bit. I look
forward to more! CQ
I visited here via the article in Korea Herald. Usually when I read it, I just take a few articles, choosing to read yours was so good choice. I was astonished how can you all know those as a foreigner. Even some places I didn't know. This homepage seemed to contain real aspect of Korean people. As a citizen of Seoul, I want to express my apologies because I didn't do anything for foreigners but you did it. Anyway thanks a lot. Many people want to visit Seoul and it will be a great reference for them. Thanks again.
Somehow I happened to run into seoulstyle via a trendwatching website
in Holland. You've done tremendous work here and I will stop by
sometimes. Keep working!!! Thanks again for preparing all of this. P
I am just so excited about your web-site!
I think it is a such a great idea. I`ve
been following your website for a couple of months now and
it really
makes me want to move to Seoul- from T in Thailand
Seoulstyle keeps me amused while I am bored at my desk. JT
Your website really makes me miss Seoul. WR
I
had so much fun surfing your website, my butt is starting
to hurt from being on the computer for so long! SK
Thx
for setting up such a cool and Informative guide to Seoul.
I`m hooked! M
I`ve
just arrived from Singapore and am hungry for new places
to explore.
Glad
I found your website! BC
Your website is dangerously addictive! J
Everybody
is talking about seoulstyle! A
Seoulstyle
has been extremely useful for me. I
went to several of the restaurants you recommended. M
Your
website is really cool. You`re an awesome writer and I love
the graphics! Very Interesting. CG
I want
you to know that I really enjoy your website.
It has so much useful information: upcoming events, restaurants,
etc.
I'll try the new Greek restaurant with my husband.
Thanks for the useful website! U-C
Oooh
la la! C'est excellentissime, Quelle bonne surprise!
Les
photos du Spy bar sont excellentes!
Je m'inscris des a present pour les prochaines sorties!!
Merci! S
I just
wanted to compliment you on your great web page.
It is so well written, looks so professional and easy to
navigate around. I enjoyed reading all the sections.
It is very informative and I found out many new places to
visit. I liked your housewife section.
A friend forwarded me the address and I had a nice time
viewing your page yesterday.
I have added it to my favorites. Keep up the great work!
L
I
was chatting with a friend and he told me about your site...
charming and witty to say the least.
If it is Ok I would love to send you party information that
may appeal to your users.
Look forward to reading your "opinions" in the
future.
Nice to read something fresh, as opposed, to the stale rhetoric
and plagiarism we are accustomed to seeing. D
Go ahead,
Liza!!!
You're definitely making a name for yourself in the internet
world,
and you are adding a distinctive voice
to the Seoul scene. Congrats, and great job!
I check in with your site often to see what's going on in
the
"Lives of the Rich, Hip, Cool and Famous" in Seoul.
Kudos to you. C
Wow, I just came from your site....it is looking really
good. I am impressed.
Lots of variety and great things.
I just wanted to send you the graphics on our next big party.
If you can help us with spreading the word that would be
great...
Cheers C
I
finally checked out your website after reading about it
in your article in the April issue of SC. Quite an accomplishment.
An on-going accomplishment, at that. Appreciated the party
and fun tips - new places to go and things to do. Can't
wait to try them! Good fotos, too. Thanks for an enjoyable
website. J
Footnote:
Here is a very important comment that I got from a reader
which I tend to agree with. Unfortunately, the thirst for
monetary success and superficial beauty has been deeply
ingrained into Korean society and I don`t think you can
reinvent the wheel overnight. Everyone has a different frame
of reference and it`s important to approach everyone`s point
of view with respect and an open mind.~ Liza
I
know your site is meant for entertainment...but i think
it sends the wrong message to average koreans who probably
can't afford to hang with the "beautiful people"south
of the river.
One of the things I don't like about Korea and Koreans is
their need to look good, impress, be better than others.
I think they should stop having plastic surgery (the unofficial
plastic surgery capital of asia), and start adopting their
own orphans!
I think they should be less concerned about buying gucci
bags knockoffs and running up credit card debt and start
giving to charity (americans give over $1,000/capita to
charities/koreans give less than $2.00!....this from a herald
tribune article last yr)
I think young people of korea should know they can be "beautiful"
and have fun without lots of mom and dad's cash, without
Apu address, without surgery, and without running up huge
credit card debt. Amen Brotha!
