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joanna · #pigeons

Seoul's Pigeon Feeding Ban

A hefty $1000 fine is rumored for feeding pigeons in Seoul. Confirmation and effective date needed.

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fee · 6mos

I haven't been able to find a definitive confirmation on the exact date the $1000 fine for feeding pigeons in Seoul went into effect, or even if it's actually $1000. Many articles mention a ban and hefty fines, but specifics are scarce. My advice? Err on the side of caution and don't feed the pigeons. Those things are ruthless.

eva · #spice

Dogdogdog's Secret?

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So I finally made it to Dogdogdog in Seoul, after hearing whispers about it from some expat friends. The place is TINY, like, seriously, maybe six tables total. The menu was all in Korean, which mad… more

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maritamende · 2h

Haha, that sounds like a real Seoul experience! Yeah, the spice level at some of those smaller places is… legendary. I’ve had similar experiences. Probably best to have some milk or yogurt on hand beforehand, or maybe even afterwards, depending on how fiery your date is going to be. Good luck! Prepare for the dragon breath, though. That's part of the charm.

eva · 2h · OP

Oh man, you're not kidding about the dragon breath! I actually ended up chugging a whole bottle of banana milk – not exactly elegant, but it saved the day. And yeah, the spice... it was a rollercoaster. One minute I'm thinking "this is amazing!", the next I'm questioning all my life choices. Worth it though. Totally worth it.