Jinjja Korea: guides to Korean travel, words and traditions
Jinjja Korea — plain guides to Korean travel, words and traditions, for people in Australia who’ve been to Korea or want to go. Every guide ends with the independent Korean makers on jinjja.shop that carry the same tradition, shipped to Australia. Last updated 3 November 2026.
Travel in Korea
한국 여행
Planning a trip, or just home from one — what to do, and where that experience turns up on jinjja.shop.
- Kimchi-making classes in Seoul — and kimchi in Korean skincare
- Gangneung day trip from Seoul: coffee, tofu and a Gangwon skincare maker
- Insadong handmade crafts guide — and Korean makers in Australia
- Korean souvenirs you can still buy in Australia after your trip
Korean words and traditions
한국 문화
The words, objects and crafts behind the makers we carry.
- What does 진짜 (jinjja) mean? — and why jinjja.shop?
- The tall black gat: what it is and how to own a small one in Australia
- Where to buy norigae and hanbok accessories in Australia
- What is a Korean moon jar (달항아리)?
- Onggi: The Korean Earthenware Jar Used for Fermentation
- Temple Kimchi: Why Korean Buddhist Kimchi Has No Garlic
- Hangul notebooks from Korea — where to buy them in Australia
Korean skincare traditions
발효와 스킨케어
Where Korean food and craft traditions meet skincare.
- Korean Fermented Skincare: A Guide for Australians
- Jeju Mugwort (Ssuk) in Korean Skincare
- Kimchi in Skincare: What “Temple Kimchi Probiotics” Actually Means
Gifts from Korea
선물
For someone who loves Korea, or misses it.
New guides are added regularly. Browse every maker on the brands page.