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Neal Gorenflo, co-founder of shareable.net, at kozaza Hanokstay in Bukchon Hanok Village

kozaza — Wed, 19 Mar 2014 07:31:03 +0000

Here is Neal’s comment to SanKu Jo

“Thanks to SanKu Jo, CEO of Kozaza.com (Airbnb for Hanok homes in Seoul), I got to experience a Hanok (traditional Korean home) home stay, an explanation of Hanok design including the ondol under floor heating system, and more insight into Bukchon area of Seoul (it sits between two palace complexes in the hilly north part of Seoul). I’m still processing all that I experienced, but it was amazing. Thank you SanKu Jo!”

Neal Gorenflo visited kozaza office

Neal Gorenflo at kozaza Hanok, Korean traditional house.

Neal and SanKu Jo at Bukchon Hanok

Neal’s Sign on “SHARE or DIE” for SanKu Jo

Park, WonSoon, the Mayor of Share City Seoul, meets Kozaza

kozaza — Thu, 13 Mar 2014 11:45:08 +0000

Major Park is one of most well-know pioneers of Sharing Economy.

He visited Hanokstay featured by kozaza. We are very proud of hosting him and appreciate his support for Sharning Economy startups in Korea.

Kozaza team with Park, the Major of Share City Seoul at a HanokStay in Bukchon Village

Kozaza CEO with Park, the Mayor of Share City Seoul at a HanokStay in Bukchon Village

Kozaza team with Park, the Mayor of Share City Seoul at a HanokStay in Bukchon Village

Eric Schmidt Visits Bukchon Hanok Village

kozaza — Fri, 21 Feb 2014 08:58:52 +0000

Google’s Eric Schmidt visited Seoul, South Korea last October, 2013 to participate in its annual Big Tent Conference. One of the hot topics discussed at the conference was Hanok, traditional Korean houses – along with recent growth in popularity of Korean pop culture.

Kozaza was also invited to the Big Tent Seoul, as a participant of Google’s Cultural Institute project; kozaza introduced Myeongjae Hanok as an exemplary figure – You can see the project here.

: Eric wrote a memo about the Hanokstay where he visited.

A preview of Google Cultural Project : A Korean House, Hanok.

Schmidt also joined Korean representatives for a luncheon at Chi Woon Jung, a premium Hanok in Bukchon Hanok Village, arranged by kozaza. He first took a short tour of Bukchon Hanok Village, enjoying a unique view of well-preserved grace in such dynamic city as Seoul.

Eric and Dr. Jo, CEO of kozaza, at Bukchon Hanok Village

Chinwoonjeong Hankstay. You can stay here. Book it at http://kozaa.com/cwj

Chi Woon Jung, located in Bukchon Hanok Village, Seoul

Schmidt commented on how beautiful the architecture held its grace and serenity. Chi Woon Jung served traditional Korean foods, as Schmidt and the representatives joined in casual conversation about current exploration of Korean culture from global perspective.

After the luncheon, kozaza and Schmidt joined other panels in the Big Tent 2013 – where Hanok and other subjects are discussed under the grand theme of “Bringing Korean Culture to the World”.

The day ended with a roof-top party, where guests engaged in social exchange with a chance to further discuss the potential held in Korean culture. Kozaza also shared its vision of bringing Hanok as a treasurable cultural entity.

Eric with Dr. Jo, Ceo of kozaza at the Hanoksty

Eric wrote a memo about the Hanokstay where he visited.

Eric looking at the view of Bukchon Hanok VIllage

Eric with the Host of Chiwoonjeong Hanokstay