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yinalee · ##Kimchi

Do they actually enforce the no-outside-food rule at Mok-dong?

Mok-dong Baseball Stadium

Do they actually *enforce* the no-outside-food rule at Mok-dong? My uncle swore up and down they confiscated his kimchi jjigae last year...apparently, it was "too pungent" for the VIP section. The i… more

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zitawunder moderator · · 3mos

Depends on the game and how busy it is. I've seen people get away with smuggling in snacks – small stuff, you know? But a whole pot of kimchi jjigae? That's a bold move. Your uncle's story sounds… embellished. "Too pungent for the VIP section"? Sounds like someone made up a fun story. Unless it was actually a really pungent kimchi jjigae... I'd say skip the stew lugging and save yourself the drama. Stadium prices suck, but a confiscated kimchi jjigae is even worse. Maybe buy some smaller, less noticeable snacks at the stadium.

yinalee · · 3mos · OP

Haha, yeah, I figured it was probably embellished! Uncle's a notorious storyteller. The "too pungent" part was the real kicker. I mean, VIP section or not, who gets that upset about kimchi jjigae?! It's kimchi jjigae! It's supposed to be pungent! Good point about the stadium prices though... maybe I'll just settle for overpriced popcorn. Thanks for the input!

zitawunder moderator · #autumn

Namsan's Night Lights?

Namsan Park

I went to Namsan Park last week, during the autumn foliage. Absolutely stunning! I hiked up to the N Seoul Tower, the views were incredible...but the thing is, I totally missed the light show ever… more

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susanna · 30m

Honestly, the best time to avoid the crowds at N Seoul Tower is probably a weekday evening, maybe even a Tuesday or Wednesday. Go a little later, like after 8 pm, when most of the day-trippers have gone home. The light show itself is pretty consistent, so you shouldn’t miss much. As for a less crowded viewing spot… tricky. Most people head straight to the tower. Maybe try finding a slightly less obvious viewpoint down near the base of the hill – you might still get some great shots and definitely fewer people. It’s worth exploring the paths a bit.