Welcome to Seoul of the South

'남부의 서울'에 오신걸 환영합니다! (Welcome to the Seoul of the South!) A direct flight to Seoul from Atlanta takes over 14 hours. But if you're not into long flights, you can get a genuine taste of Korean culture right here in Gwinnett County, located Northeast of Atlanta. From K-pop to Korean BBQ, there are…

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6 Spots to Try Korean Snack Food

We love the Korean BBQ craze, but's time to branch out and try some other Korean cuisine. You'll find several local Gwinnett establishments that offer authentic traditional Korean snack foods and they're to die for. Here's a quick list to get you started. 1. Kukga Head into Kukga for the…

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Seoul Searching

Karaoke, K-Beauty, and bibimbap are all mere touchstones of Gwinnett’s vibrant Korean community. Ready for a deeper dive? Eat Mild Cafe culture among Koreans rivals that of the French and Italians. One thing to note before sinking your teeth into an enticing pastry at Tree Story Bakery &…

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Our 4 Favorite Spots for Korean BBQ

You already know that Gwinnett is the Seoul of the South™. And maybe you've even been on one of our food tours. But if you haven't had a chance yet, or you're just hungry for more, we're sharing our five most favorite spots to curb your Korean BBQ craving. 1. K Factory This is the perfect place…

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Get to Know the Seoul of the South

Sarah Park, native Korean and host of the Seoul of the South Food Tour, is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to Korean culture in Gwinnett. Sarah was born and raised in South Korea, and moved to Gwinnett when she was a teenager. She's extremely involved in our community. She's also your go-to…

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5 Korean Bakeries and What to Order

We talk a lot about Korean BBQ, but Gwinnett has more Korean cuisine to offer. If you have a sweet tooth or love coffee or tea, you'll find a number of Korean bakeries in Gwinnett that can satisfy your cravings. Here are five stops to get you started. 1. Tree Story I could go on and on about…

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Spend a Day in Korea... in Gwinnett

A plane ticket to Korea is pricey. If you're interested in immersing yourself in Korean culture, spend a day in Gwinnett's local Korean community. 1. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, so we suggest you start at one Gwinnett's Korean bakeries, like Paris Baguette or Treestory Bakery &…

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Word of Life Books

생명의 말씀사 2550 Pleasant Hill Rd., Duluth, GA 30096 Have you ever wished for a local bookstore to satisfy your need for Korean music, accessories and books? Well, thanks to the great owner and staff at Word of Life Bookstore in the Park Village Shopping Center in Duluth, we now have a wonderful…

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678 Korean BBQ Lunch Special

Tired of the same old lunch everyday? Usually, going out to a dine-in restaurant for lunch can be hard on your wallet. With the growing number of Korean restaurants around Gwinnett with lunch specials, you can now enjoy a hot restaurant quality meal for under $7. 678 Korean BBQ on Satellite Blvd is…

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