An Euljiro Office Worker’s Top Pick for Lunch: The Addictive Sauce at “Buja Donkatsu”

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“What should I have for lunch today?” It’s the eternal question for every office worker. On days when I’m craving a crispy pork cutlet, there’s one place I head to without hesitation: “Buja Donkatsu,” a long-standing favorite in Euljiro. As you’d expect from a popular spot, it’s always bustling with customers during lunchtime, a true … 더 읽기

Saying Goodbye to My “Passive Voice”

I had a real summer vacation for the first time in a long while. Free from the pressure to be “productive,” I spent time that was purely my own, playing games and watching dramas to my heart’s content. Perhaps it was in that complete silence? Because I was doing nothing, I began to see what … 더 읽기

A Visit to “Ari Gyegok”: The Jonggak Hotspot That Earned Me Compliments From My Colleagues

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Last Thursday (July 24th), I had a spontaneous get-together with some of my favorite colleagues and seniors from work. Wanting to find somewhere a bit different and delicious, I did some intense searching and my eyes landed on a place near Jonggak Station called “Ari Gyegok.” Looking at the menu and photos, I could tell it … 더 읽기

On Kicking the Blankets at Night, and Learning to Forgive Myself

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Sometimes—or, if I’m being honest, quite often—I physically cringe when fragments of my immature past come to mind. When the words and actions of a younger, clumsier me make an unannounced visit, I often find myself muttering, “Ugh, I was insane.” When this happens on a quiet subway, the embarrassed glances from those around me … 더 읽기

The “Nuanchi” EssayAn Evening Commute, and a Brief Reflection on NuanchiThe “Nuanchi” Essay

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On my way home from work yesterday, I was, as usual, scrolling through YouTube Shorts on my phone. A short interview with the actor Cha Seung-won that I stumbled upon has been lingering in my mind ever since. He was talking about nuanchi (눈치). In Korea, nuanchi is a complex concept, often understood as the art of reading a … 더 읽기

A Technical Deep Dive into Flutter: Building a Breathing Meditation App from Scratch

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“What app should I build next?” This is a familiar and exciting question for every developer. It’s from this simple starting point that our project began. From a sea of ideas, we chose the concept of a “situational breathing coach app” and set out to bring it to life with Flutter. This article is a … 더 읽기

Building an Interactive Map in Flutter: An Epic Saga of What Went Wrong

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Hello, everyone! Welcome to another post from my app development journey. This time, I’m sharing the story of all the trials and tribulations I faced while building what I thought was a simple idea: an on-device, interactive info app. What started as a simple concept turned into a multi-day debugging adventure. 😂 1. The 3D … 더 읽기

Flutter & watchOS: A Deep Dive into My Troubleshooting Journey

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Hello! I recently completed a project where I created a Pomodoro timer app with Flutter and connected it to work on an Apple Watch. In the process, I encountered and solved several issues between the Flutter and native watchOS development environments. I’m documenting this journey to help other developers who might face similar struggles. Initial … 더 읽기

Beat the Seoul Summer Heat at Hongdae Jokbal: A Must-Try Melon Makgeolli & Pork Trotter Spot! (ft. Money-Saving Tips)

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The summer heat in Seoul lately has been intense, right? On a day so hot I was melting, a friend and I were wandering through Hongdae and knew we needed a refuge with cold drinks and delicious food—fast. That’s when we discovered a true gem: ‘Hongdae Jokbal,’ located just a 10-minute walk from Hongik University Station, Exit 9. … 더 읽기