Hello, I’m whigoori.
I’m a Korean who’s lived in Seoul for over ten years, ever since starting university here. I’ve also spent time living in Busan, Ilsan, and Suwon, so this isn’t just a Seoul story. I’ve traveled a lot too, through Europe, Asia, and North America, and everywhere I went, the best moments came from local advice, the places, food, and stories that never make it into guidebooks.
Now more travelers than ever are coming to Korea, and I want to return the favor. Letters from Korea is where I share Korean travel and culture through the eyes of someone who actually lives here. Places locals go, food we actually eat, and the little things about Korean life that travelers wonder about but rarely get a proper answer to.
As for the name, whigoori is a mix of whiskey and neoguri (너구리), the Korean word for raccoon. A whiskey-loving raccoon in Seoul, writing you letters at his own pace. If you’re into whiskey too, I share tasting notes and bottle picks over on my Instagram, where the whiskey side of whigoori really comes out.
Sometimes I’ll also write about whatever’s on my mind. That’s what letters are for.
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