Anti-Acne/Blemish Skin Products: Do they really work?

One addicting fact about my eye allergy medicines is that they also calm down my break outs that's why on our last appointment, I told Alex to just ask the doctor for my eye drops or I'll end up being so vain and dependent on them.  

I have great products for my face, from the soaps/cleansers (sorry not pictured but will do a separate post) to the toner and moisturizers but I still break out because of the common reasons (lack of sleep, poor diet/not drinking enough water even, no exercise), change of season (biggest problem at times) and being lazy to cleanse my face very well and apply the products. 

Anti-acne/blemish products work but results vary and depend on the users' skin type, needs, diet, habits and skin care practices, etc...

As for me, I'll stick with Clinique at the moment.  My breakouts are manageable and when I religiously do my part of the bargain, I'm almost pimple-free....  

Clinique's Anti-blemish solutions clearing moisturizer,

clarifying lotion and dramatically different moisturizing gel

So for the readers out there looking for good acne/pimple products to try, I can only recommend this line from Clinique and ProActiv (which is available here but ridiculously expensive).  ProActiv taught me to be patient and "religious" with the use of the product. When busy with project studies and group studies, I would just bring the "refining mask" for an overnight treatment.  

Like most skin care, of course we need to continuously use them to see or experience results.  Don't be lazy, don't lose hope after a week only of using an anti-acne/blemish product. 

I'm a little apprehensive at the moment because we'll be meeting with the relatives again in a month for my MIL's birthday.  I  don't want being noticed because of my bad skin.  That's why I'm so in the mood to work for my skin.  I also want to do something about my weight.  I still weigh like how I did when we first came home from the hospital after giving birth... Would you believe that? 

Have a great week ahead.  

What's On Your Bookshelf?

"Why do you have these here?" asked a nosy ajumma one time, pointing at my things on a shelf.  My husband and I just shrugged our shoulders.  Having two kids of her own, we thought the answer was soooo obvious...

I have a simple vanity table we got from someone selling to us his sofa and dining table in 2011.  Alex and I went to check the items first before picking up the following day.  On our way out of the apartment, the man jokingly said "No one's grabbed this yet.  You might want to take it off our hands, too?"  Since Alex felt nice talking to the young couple, trying to make the most of their items before heading back to the States, he said "Okay" and although I really didn't like it as I had something else in mind, I just agreed...

This is the vanity or n-table^^   I still haven't found a matching mirror. Actually I haven't been searching yet because I find it unsafe to be putting something on top.  The little makeup guru wannabe might knock it off and hurt herself.

for safety, I removed the tiny knobs from each drawer...

Instead of makeup too, I keep random things in the drawers like  gift boxes, empty perfume boxes and the winter gloves I'd looked for all winter, LOL...

However, keeping things on the vanity became impossible when SooAe started crawling, grabbing things, and trying to stand up.  I had to baby proof the entire house.  Well, we have a very small apartment and containing her to one location for her mess and play only worked when she was smaller^^

So to keep her from accidentally ingesting them, I placed my stuffs on top of our mini bookshelves until Alex got us full tall bookshelves for SooAe's books.  One shelf was reserved entirely for these stuffs:  perfume and body sprays, lotion, skin care and makeup.

one of our shelves...

Although I don't find doing this attractive at all, at the moment, it's the best solution I have.  One thing more, the bookshelf is so close to the full body mirror we have by the shoe cabinet that preparing/putting on makeup is also very easy.

I think that I'm not the only one doing this...^^   So... what else do you have on your bookshelf?

Gimpo's Barista Hagwon: Gimpo Coffeean Barista Academy 김포 커피안 바리스타 학원

Last January, Alex and I visited a Barista Hagwon here in Gimpo.  I told him I really want to study if not now, well at least in the near future^^  I want to be able to do something else.. 

Anyway, here's a list of the courses offered...  The coffee shop owner near our apartment expressed interest in teaching me and Alex the "Caffe Menu" (we just pay for the coffee beans^^) that's why I was thinking of going for the Latte Art... 

It's not just for fun and for the love of coffee...  I like their "passion" for our bright tomorrow..

Classes are conducted for 3 hours at a time for 2 times a week. A lesson is taught 2 times a week only too, one in the morning and one in the afternoon/evening.  Looking at the schedule, we just decided to do it when MIL is with us already or while SooAe's attending day care. 

"Mommy, popi?" (coffee?) SooAe asked the moment we opened the academy doors...;p  The owner brought us to this room, full of coffee equipment and antique collections..love!

Alex and SooAe talking to the owner^^

We were served Columbian coffee in a china made in Germany^^

I wanted to take photos of the room but was too shy to ask but here's a blog I found:

김포-카피안 바리스타 학원에서 놀기

The owner said he's been to the Philippines (Boracay) several times already and yeah, he speaks in English...   He told me to go back when I have the "time" already^^

For inquiries, here's their site, address and phone number:

http://blog.naver.com/coffean2011

경기도 김포시 북변동 827 상지프라자 201호

031-986-5225

Labor Day In Korea

It's the first of May.. It's Labor Day but it's not an official national holiday.  Banks and business establishments are closed though so some families take the day off to celebrate the Children's Day in advance.  By the way, May 5 in Korea is Children's Day. It is an official national holiday that's why if you happen to be here on that day, make sure not to visit family parks as they're so so crowded.  

Two days ago, Alex came home with gift boxes in his hands along with a new set of uniform.  They almost always get the same stuffs every Labor Day^^ to my frustration at times...  There's a pair of (bath) towels and a box of toiletries.  Maybe these are all for about 40,000-50,000won.  I haven't seen or heard of other companies' gifts but maybe these may cost lesser.  Nevertheless, we are always thankful.  There are things to use and recycle (give away like some soaps to MIL etc..).  But Alex loves this brand (especially the soaps, he's stuck to it. He hates the "dial" I got him) so he stuffed them all at the bathroom cabinet... 

The CJ Lion box includes the following:

6 Rice Day bath soaps, 6 tubes of toothpaste, 

550g each of shampoo and conditioner

and a 300g pomegranate scented dish washing liquid. 

the pomegranate scented dish washing liquid

I love this scent very much.  I saw my friend "Marn" using it too^^

However, I rarely find refill pouches and it's very frustrating..

do you do this too? dilute? ^^

I don't like doing it but Alex insists on it.

He said a Korean taught him this when he was in Baguio.

Being a new "housekeeper" if not owner^^, I tried lots of dish washing soaps but I always return to CJ Lion.   Dish duties are done quicker with it ;p

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So while other families are now on their way to amusement and children's parks, zoos, cinema and other family friendly sites, my husband is at work and won't be out till 4 pm.  I will be busy too cooking for my MIL's 2-day visit here.  Since Alex will be working on the 5th, we decided to celebrate the Children's Day and Parent's Day (May 8) in advance..  I'm still checking a restaurant in Hyundai Dept. Store or Lakin's Mall, Ilsan, for a simple lunch or dinner... My friend and I went to a popular "bibimbap" restaurant there.  My MIL is so done with steaks, meat and Korean buffets that she wants us to keep it simple.. How I wish I could do more... Anyway, her birthday is coming up.  Maybe she wants us to save up for that;p  

For families (or parents) granted offs this day, enjoy!  

Of Tucked Away Baby Stuffs, Puzzles, Books and Being Busy

So our really very small house is full of "ugly" boxes where I keep my baby's old stuffs.  SooAe likes rummaging through them and I let her be.. They are hers anyway.  At times, she'd bring out old bottles, rattles, outgrown clothes and her favorite teething buddies before...

 Good thing it was late spring and summer when she started teething that it was so easy to wash and dry this cute little bunny.  I accidentally sterilized a teething bead/ring she loved that I wasn't supposed to.  So my cousin-in-law got her a new one and so the love for bees, butterflies and ladybugs had begun.  She still plays with them at times.  She smiles when I tell her she loved them when she was really tiny. 

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SooAe got her first puzzle when she was like 7-8 months old.

SooAe:  Mommy, "O" where did it go?  "O"??? Where are you?

I already paid for the toys I wanted to get for her from an online secondhand market but the seller accidentally gave them to another buyer.  She gave me this instead, complete of course, we lost the O somewhere, and some magnetic animals and another complete set of magnetic alphabet SooAe turned into chew toys. She can name all the animals though except for the lizard she calls "Oscar" from Oscar's oasis^^ 

I got her some other puzzles after her 1st birthday (wooden puzzles from the baby fair) and she easily learned how to play with them. Knowing she'll just chew on them or try to break them apart (although she's never been destructive with her toys^^), I waited a little bit longer to get her these kinds of puzzles and she loved them instantly.  About 15 minutes after opening the Cocomong puzzle and showing her how to put the pieces together, she was already playing or completing the picture on her own.  A week later, I got her Pororo and Tayo sets.  She didn't like the Pororo puzzle but instantly grabbed the Tayo set.  Since the pieces are not as unique as the Cocomong pieces, she had a hard time mastering it.  In time, she impressed her Daddy again with a matching "gwiyomi" or "aegyo" while showing him her finished work.  

SooAe:  Daddy, Tayo hwinished! (finished^^)

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We got SooAe an Applebee book set even before she turned one.  Among them, these are her favorites. 

Each set comes with a DVD... 

By now, when I tell her to get me "Bora book" (character's name) or the title of the book, she'd immediately scramble to her feet and run to her bookcases^^  

In her hands are the Bora book and a balloon... 

I somehow looked forward to the stage when SooAe would always be saying "no!" but she didn't.  However, at this stage when she says "I don't like!" or "Shiro!" (in Korean), she says something else: "I am busy!" or "Babbayo!" (in Korean). 

Daddy:  SooAe, come eat your dinner....

SooAe: Shiro! Babbayo! (pretends to be doing something)

Me:       SooAe, come drink your water...

SooAe: Shiro! Babbayo! (pretends to do something else)

Daddy: SooAe why do you always say "Shiro?"

SooAe: Babbayo!  (hands on hips)

Now where did she get that?

In this book, Bora's mom asks her to call her grandfather for breakfast but Bora answered "I'm busy right now" or "Na jigeum babbayo!" while playing with her puzzle...   

So the next time you see her and ask her to do something and tells you she's busy, please don't be surprised...^^

And speaking of busy.... I was so busy that I kept on ignoring her "Mommy, milk!" one time.  Her aunts were coming and I was given short notice.. No, I never ever told her "Not now, I'm busy..."  but it was definitely the first time I did that to her... 

When she woke up, I asked her, SooAe, are you hungry? She nodded yes and just said "Bap, mommy. Bap and soup!"  (rice)

I thank my husband for giving me this opportunity to be with our daughter 24/7.  A few months before, we had an issue about someone commenting I should return to work and send SooAe to a daycare center.  Although the possibilities of earning more and being able to transfer to a bigger place were fascinating, he didn't agree we send SooAe to a center more than 100 meters away^^

So yes, I'm so sorry for not keeping up with my blogging lately..  I'm just busy with my busy tot... 

CC Creams: Here They Come!!! On SALE!!!

Visit Korea now to be overwhelmed with the SALES going on in most beauty companies.   If not for the prompts I'm getting from Skin Food, these pictures would have ended up in the archives again^^  So when Alex took SooAe for a walk outside this afternoon, I uploaded them real fast to start this entry.

As I said before in a post about CC creams, I'm not really enthusiastic about trying them unlike I did with the BB creams when I first arrived here.  But unexpectedly, I was able to try a CC cream because last December 29, 2012, my friends and I had a year end party and we exchanged gifts. I got a heavy box from Congresswoman Jasmine Lee^^ and in it was a CC cream.

(the gift I got included a wonderful body scrub, demeter perfumes, 

shampoo and conditioner from the Czech Republic, the box of Hanskin BB creams,

and the S.Diary Long Keep (Lasting) Base.

It was actually an LG product that says Long Keep (Lasting) base with an SPF 50+.  I don't break out with LG products, btw, that's why I immediately got interested in it.  Plus, I really wanted to try it as the mousse base I got from Aritaum took so much time  to soak in when applied.  The primer fixer I also got from Innisfree last summer made me break out soooo bad.  I turned over the cream's box to look for details and found out that it's also called CC (changing color---their version) cream and "banjeon" cream. Google translate says "banjeon" means "reversal." 

(actual product, not sample only^^ harharhar)

Definitely, it was worth trying/using it.  I somehow felt my makeup staying in place for longer compared to the Aritaum base I got last year.  It also soaks in fast.  I checked GMarket before and there are sets you can buy with a foundation brush for application.  However, I just pump a little product, warm it with my fingers and apply them real fast.  It leaves a fine finish for my foundation cream or powder. CC creams are supposed to be "better" than BB creams so maybe they're going to be really "hot" this year... 

(This small pump jar contains 30mL of the product)

A few days ago, in preparation for this blog, I tried typing in "cc cream s.diary" again on GMarket's search bar and this came out: 

(Son Hye Jin is the face of S.Diary products)

Three and a half months ago, I didn't see this product yet when I researched about S.Diary.  But if I were to buy a CC cream, I'd definitely get this one by LG (or the cc cream by sooryehan).  I have good experiences with their long keep (lasting) base and other LG products like the sooryehan, their on:the body bb cream and sun cream and other products (Isa Knox) my MIL is using.  This is around 30,000won, not bad for a middle/high end product.  

If you want to try something from AmorePacific, you might want to get HERA's CC (complete care) cream.  I loved their sun mate daily. I think that their CC cream will be a hit too.  Woongjin's Re:NK produced their own CC cream too.  I love the foaming facial was and peeling gels my SIL gave me. I also used a cream  from Re:NK that helped with my skin's dryness last winter.  Hopefully I could put up a post about it. My Korean mommy friend's friends, she said, are raving about Re:NK's bb cream so I think their CC cream is worth a try too.  (Hera: 35,000won; Re:NK: 48,000won)

(pictures taken from GMarket)

And two weeks ago, while South was being barraged with threats by the North, The Face Shop and Etude House still had big sales and we met a number of women coming out of the mart with big bags from the shops, happy smiles on their faces.  Clearly, the South Koreans are so used to them already that no amount of threats could stop them from enjoying their shopping..

(at a Homeplus)

I only had enough time to steal a shot of these pretty The Face Shop CC creams. (On sale for 14,940won, regular price: 24,900won)  

Etude House' CC cream packaging, for me, is boring^^  (14,000won)

One floor up, Missha was also having a big sale but I didn't find their displayed CC BB cream at first.  I took this photo a week later. (30,000won)

I didn't get the chance to go through the Skin Food counters.  SooAe was already asleep by then and she's so heavy...  They didn't have posters for their CC creams yet but I guess they also came out this first quarter of the year.  I only became interested because of this image that came with the SMS for their ongoing "event" at nearby marts/outlets.  (12,000won)

On my way back home from the Philippine Embassy yesterday afternoon, I saw a Nature Republic outlet at Gongdeok station and took this photo of their CC cream display.  Of all the CC creams I saw, they have the most interesting selection: color change, brightening, and tinted, with different spfs.  Their CC stands for "complete control." On sale for 14,000won.

Anyway, Tony Moly had the very first CC cream sale I ever saw (last March 1).  It was a National Korean Holiday so my friend Joy and her husband picked us up and brought me and SooAe to the Gimpo Lotte Mall so she could play.  With the number of people we bumped into every step of the way, it was so difficult to go around.  I just took this photo on our way to the parking lot. (14,000won)

I am a Get It Beauty show fan.  For 2013, I saw a short episode showing a model ripping a "get it beauty" print out while saying "no more get it beauty" to promote the show she's "Get It Style" she's hosting.  For the first month of the year, I only saw replays of past GIB episodes.  I didn't tune in to the channel for a while presuming that there won't be new episodes in a while.  But I came across this on a different channel.  Definitely, there was a need for GIB for product introduction to the Korean women hungry for new makeup trend^^

Featured in the show (7th episode, I guess) was Banilla Co's CC cream.  (23,000won)

So if you're looking for a new product to try this year, include CC creams on your list. Afterall, as I mentioned earlier, they're supposed to be better than BB creams.  And speaking of BB creams, I actually came across the site of the original BB cream..

and it's available on "auction korea" for 66,000won... and that's for 50mL already.  Hm.. way cheaper than the C.Dior my friend is using...

I have yet to see or try a non-Korean brand CC cream.  I just hope they're not as runny as those bb creams shown or reviewed on vlogs..

Have a great weekend, everyone!

Korean Drama I'm Watching Now, Winter-Spring 2013: INCARNATION OF MONEY

I'm really so sorry for the long absence.. Ah.. I couldn't thank you enough for still visiting this site.. I will do my best to post more on skin care products and Korean food in the weeks ahead..^^

I just finished packing in case there's an evacuation emergency^^   Kidding aside, the sight of military convoy and drills still frighten me.  It was never this frequent before but it's still an advantage to be prepared.  I remember the time "helicopter" became SooAe's word of the day.  Black Hawks passed by several times at that particular day months ago...  Ah.. 

Anyway, I just want to share this very engaging drama that gets me excited about the weekend.  Yes, it is a Sat-Sun 10-11pm drama here in Korea with a powerful cast led by Kang Ji Hwan.  He's actually the reason I first got interested into this one. 

I like it a lot that it's not full of the usual Korean "home" drama and the story revolves more about the life of the lead male^^

Don't worry!!!  One sign this drama is sooo good is that the English subs are up the day after the episode is aired...

I became a Kang Ji Hwan fan after seeing Capital Scandal (2007) and Hong Gil Dong (2008).  I've been meaning to watch his other dramas but lost I lost interest in non-Historical dramas until recently^^

Watch the trailer

 and check the full episodes  HERE

Enjoy!!! 

The Little Commuter

Spring is here...

I definitely salute all the Little Commuters out there, either carried in their mommy's arms or with a carrier, for surviving this Yanggok, Gimpo winter.  This year's winter was the harshest I had out of 5. Also, I remember this place being described as "beyond" rural (don't want to be sarcastic but yeah, it's being developed for the er.. less fortunate Koreans^^,).  Good thing the buses passing by our complex come and go every 10-15 minutes.

By the way, SooAe and I have been commuting for the past 6 months to and fro the Cultural Center for her Extended Education classes.  It's basically introductory or enhancing techniques when teaching our babies in their early life education.  There are also massage classes for babies from 0 to 10 months old, ballet for 30 months old and over and some kind of afterschool classes... 

Going to the nearest "indoor" play area, about 40-50 bus rides away because it takes 2 bus rides, was always an endurance test for both of us to the nth level.  Waiting time for the bus alone beside our apartment comlex would take 12 minutes. At times we're lucky, it arrives just in time we get there.  Then, we'd wait for the next bus for another 12-15 minutes at the transfer station. 

(a) at the bus station near our building

(b) transfer station

Sometimes... oh well, actually, most of the time, I feel sad and frustrated at how ordinary Soo Ae's life is (comparing it with the ones my nieces had when they were of the same age).  And considering all of my Korean mommy friends here drive their own car, enabling them to bring their children anywhere without difficulty or looking beaten outside, I also sometimes can't help but wish I really learned how to drive while I still had lots of opportunity to do so^^,

But day after day, SooAe shows me what the world is to her.  At the moment, the world to her is "me" or "with me."

We still have lots of bumpy commuting to do (yes, roads here are still under construction) in the days ahead. While securely nestled in mommy's arms and listening to my songs and whispers, she doesn't mind though.

This little tough cookie has weathered storms and seasons.. I know she'll be just fine...^^,

She Had a Happy 2nd Birthday!!!

Yesterday, we bid her second year goodbye at exactly 7:11 pm...

We had a simple and intimate celebration with just her "Halmoni"

with her grandma.. she arrived  with Alex at around 1am, Jan. 19^^,

we had a simple feast: classic spaghetti, dumplings and sweet potato bread

Since I lamented about what his AIL did to SooAe's first bday party with the relatives, he made me choose the restaurant this time..  She's a VIP so we had to go to her Society^^, hehe... 

I chose VIPS because of their steaks and secondly, there's a playroom where SooAe can stay when she gets bored on the table.  We were conveniently seated two tables away from the play room's entrance. 

About half an hour later, 2 older girls arrived and bullied these little buddies

to get off the riding toys.. They were around 6 and 7 year olds.. 

too big to still be playing with them,  tsk tsk tsk..

The older kids in the playroom were eating ice cream.  I had to get her some when she went out begging "Mommy, ice cream please!"   

It's her birthday anyway....^^,

MIL is a semi-vegetarian.  She eats beef and seafood only that's why I told Alex we bring her here.  However, upon seeing the salad bar, she said she'd be okay minus the steak.. I really wanted her to eat to her heart's content but she insisted she was okay... 

"break time" before the nth round to the buffet..

And one thing I love about non-Korean buffet is that you find what you really want to eat.. Just look at that beans and sprouts.. (father and daughter loved the pizzas)..

one of my plates

In the buffet area, there's a table for making Pho alone.  I lovingly made one for Mother in Law... She enjoyed it a lot...  and yes, she snubbed the "bibimbap" area.. haha!   I think even without the meat/beef, this Pho really tastes good.. 

make your own Pho

Unlike last year, I enjoyed our celebration this time.  We all ate well.  I like bringing out/treating MIL to non-Korean food/restaurants so I was happy to assist her (bring/make food for her).  There was no need to worry about SooAe getting lost or bored at all.  SooAe was able to enjoy the company of other kids her age.  I also had my dose of caffeine by A Twosome Place..

a Latte...

(choices were regular and strong coffee, cappuccino, cafe latte, espresso and hot choco)

When she started crying "Mommy, ja.. ja.. " (I'm sleepy.), we thought it's about time to go home too...

The problem with Alex is that he rarely volunteers to get our picture together

but when he does, he just clicks clicks clicks.. 

The best shot so far.. haaay!

I thought MIL was going to stay another night... SooAe really enjoys it when she's around but she has to go to church tomorrow so we drove her back to Incheon... The celebrant was dead tired and slept the moment she finished her bottle in the car... 

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Thank you very much for whisking us away to your wonderland, SooAe..  We really feel so blessed having you... Stay healthy and sweet as you are.  Grow God-fearing and smart too... ^^,  

Nursing/Feeding/Baby Rooms At The Incheon Airport and Seoul Subway Stations

I know I don't talk a lot about "breastfeeding" here but I am actually a "breastfeeding martyr" with SooAe. The more older Korean moms tell my husband about the "lack of nutrients" of breast milk, the more I breastfeed.  The more they tell him I have small breasts for feeding SooAe, the more I bring out my "breast" for them to see^^,

Breastfeeding had always been an issue between us husband and wife.  I'm young(er) and a first time Mom so my husband easily believes what older Korean women or moms or halmonis (grandmas) tell him. But that changed when my 2nd Hyungnim (a sister in law older than my husband) was diagnosed with Stage 2 breast cancer.  I remember watching him cry about it.  I had to reassure him every time that Hyungnim could battle it and come victorious.  She's still young and she has that big life pictured before her.  She won't give up and would do everything to combat it.  He spent hours researching about "breast cancer" and the question "So, when will you really stop (breastfeeding)?" never popped out ever again.

From their insistence for me to stop my "martyrdom or craziness" (when SooAe was only 6 months and so much more when she turned 1), I already figured that breastfeeding was never popular among the Korean moms.  However, times are changing and even my friend Eugene did her best to breastfeed her son till he was between 15 to 16 months old.  Her son self-weaned. 

Breastfeeding is not a problem when you're visiting Seoul with a baby.  Upon arrival at the Incheon airport alone, parents can freshen up their babies at the easy to find nursing/feeding rooms

I wasn't able to take any photos inside of the airport feeding room but I believe my friend Paolo did.  He has a post about the drinking paper cups and that photo was taken inside a feeding room^^, 

Below is the best photo of a part of a feeding room at the Incheon airport I got from www.airport.kr. 

(picture plucked from www.airport.kr)

At the airport, the breastfeeding area has a door separating it from the common room where Moms could give their babies solid food or change diapers.  There are several changing tables, comfortable chairs/sofa and a hot and cold water dispenser.  

My friend Paolo took this photo while I was changing her diaper.

She was just 8 months 10 days old^^,

When a mom entered the room while I was changing Sooae, she didn't make any fuss about the presence of a "male" inside.  She can always go to the breastfeeding area anyway. 

This is the international breastfeeding icon.  However, I believe that most stations/spots here use the tilted feeding bottle sign (or pictured together?) ;p  at Marts, they have big signs that read "수우실"

(picture plucked from wikipedia)

The first adventure SooAe and I had was when she was about 4-5 months old.  I needed to meet up with my cousin in law at Bupyeong Station along Incheon Line subway.  Thanks to the visitkorea site or "Korea Be Inspired" site for their "CYBER STATION MAP," it has been very easy ever since to locate and plan stops whenever we, mother and daughter, go on an adventure.  

Simply click HERE to get to get to the Korea tourism site. 

You'll be directed to the "Subway" information under Public Transportation.  Click the TINY subway map you see (indicated by arrow in the picture below) and the Cyber Station Map will be opened.

Once the Cyber Station map is loaded, check the subway facilities listed or pictured at the bottom of the map.  Took this photo with an antiquated camera so kindly excuse the blur...^^,

Click the "breastfeeding icon" and the plain WHITE "circles" will be highlighted with ORANGE circles indicating the stops with nursing/feeding rooms... 

While Bupyeong Station is highlighted, I never found the breastfeeding room.  I guess because I'm aware anyway of the breastfeeding room inside the LotteMart. Though old, it's still decent and offers comfort for the long drive or travel we have. I completely forgot what floor it is but it's near the baby gears, opposite end of the entrance to the Mart.

Also, Yongsan Station is not highlighted but I met up with my cousins there more than once and used the nursing/feeding room.  Don't expect much though. Just a couple of cribs, a small sofa and hot and cold water dispenser.

Anyway, for a total nursing room experience, I love the provisions at Lotte Marts and the Lotte Mall at Gimpo airport.  New Core Dept. Store at the Incheon Terminal also has a cute baby room.  But I'll just put up a separate entry for that.

Till my next breastfeeding post!  Happy Sunday, everyone!!!