Been There Ornament – Korea

Starbucks Been There Ornament – Korea started appearing in stores along with the regular size mug, as expected. I am also seeing a similar amount of points of interest on the front and the back of the mini mug, which is not always the case with this series. We’re yet to see all the sides to confirm if there are elements unique to the ornament. The string is green, as is the inside of the mug.
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Been There – Korea

Been There collection is expanding pretty fast now. It is becoming obvious that 2020 is a big year for Asia. Been There – Korea mug is a brand new example of that. This release is interesting in a sense that there were no YAH mugs for Korea. Starbucks did have very similar mugs by size, but different design, not related to YAH. I kind of liked those, but still wished for more.
Anyway, here are some highlights of Been There – Korea:
– Hahoetal mask – is a mask used in one of Korea’s most traditional folk plays featuring various characters – Hahoe Tal Chum (Hahoe Mask Dance Drama).… Read more

Relief – Jeju

This Relief mug was released for Jeju, South Korea and it’s main color is black. Following elements (points of attraction) are engraved on the mug Oreum (Volcanic Hills), Jeonbang Waterfall, Doldam (Stone Wall), Mt. Halla, Hareubangs, Hallabong, Wind Turbines, Seongsan Sunrise Peak, Ihodong horse lighthouse, Glass House, Yongduam Rock (Dragon Head Rock), Traditional Housing. Production date: October 2014… Read more

Icon – Seoul

This Icon mug came from Seoul, South korea. Dark Blue is used as its theme color. N Seoul Tower can be seen on the front of the mug and Seoul Skyline on the back.
This mug is somewhat hard to find.
Countries of production: China… Read more

Relief – Busan Gold

This Relief mug was released for Busan, South Korea and it’s main color is gold. Following elements (points of attraction) are engraved on the mug Nurimaru APEC House, Busan Tower, Dongbaekseom Island Light House, Haeundae Beach, Gwangan Bridge (Diamond Bridge), Yacht, Busan International Fireworks Festival, I Park, Zenith Tower. Production date: October 2014… Read more

Relief – Seoul Red

This Relief mug was released for Seoul, South Korea and it’s main color is red. Following elements (points of attraction) are engraved on the mug 63 Building, Olympic Bridge, Gyeongbokgung Gyeonghoeru, Sinsegae Department Store, Seoul Station, Jongno Tower, World Trade Center, N Seoul Tower, Boutique Monaco, Dongdaemun, Urban Hive, Seocho Garak Tower, Dongbu Kangnam Tower. Production date: 2013… Read more

Relief – Gyeongju

This Relief mug was released for Gyeongju, South Korea and it’s main color is black. Following elements (points of attraction) are engraved on the mug Anapji Pond, Seokgatap, Cheonmachong Tomb, Seokguram Temple, Dabotap, Roof-end Tile with Smiling Human Face, Yangdong Folk Village, Cheomseongdae Observatory. Production date: 2013… Read more

Relief – Seoul

This Relief mug was released for Seoul, South Korea and it’s main color is black. Following elements (points of attraction) are engraved on the mug 63 Building, Olympic Bridge, Gyeongbokgung Gyeonghoeru, Sinsegae Department Store, Seoul Station, Jongno Tower, World Trade Center, N Seoul Tower, Boutique Monaco, Dongdaemun, Urban Hive, Seocho Garak Tower, Dongbu Kangnam Tower. Production date: 2012… Read more

Icon – Korea

This Icon mug came from Korea, South korea. Red is used as its theme color. Korean Mask can be seen on the front of the mug and Drum Dance on the back.
This mug is somewhat hard to find.
Countries of production: China… Read more

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