Hadong and Gurye

  Countryside charms and nature's beauty await along the banks of the Seomjingang River   Gazing southeast, the sun rises slowly but surely over the horizon. The Seomjingang River’s pristine waters reflect the morning light…

Old Is New Again

Young entrepreneurs use old buildings to give Seoul new life   “Dull, inert cities, it is true, do contain the seeds of their own destruction and little else. But lively, diverse, intense cities contain the seeds of their own regeneration,…
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Seorak Waterpia

  Seorak Waterpia | 설악 워터피아 Nestled in scenic Seoraksan Mountain, Seorak Waterpia is a large theme park offering a wide variety of leisure activities and hot springs. Its outdoor saunas not only soothe your soul but…
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Daedunsan Provincial Park

  Daedunsan Provincial Park | 대둔산 도립공원 Defined by its grandiose rock cliffs and lush forest habitats, Mt. Daedunsan (878 m) is called sogeumgang (Little Diamond) in an allegory to the magnificent Diamond Mountains…
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Muju Deogyusan Resort

  Muju Deogyusan Resort | 무주 덕유산 리조트 Winter vacationers can experience extraordinary thrills from sunrise to sunset and through midnight at Deogyusan Resort. Its winter sports facilities are globally recognized,…
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Myeong-dong Gems

[box_dark]Myeong-dong Gems Dining delights in Seoul’s commercial heart[/box_dark]   Written and photographed by Daniel Gray   Dessert Café: Dolce la Sera | 돌체라세라 (Chungmuro Area)   Dolce…
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HOLLYWOOD’s Korean Invasion

Korean actors, directors make their presence felt on the global stage in a big way Is Korean talent finally getting its Hollywood due? As actress Bae Doo-na garners praise for her starring role as Sonmi-451 in the Wachowskis’ blockbuster…
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Cheongdam-dong

Cheongdam-dong Clubbing with the pretty people   Written by Daisy Larios   Just one mention of its name is apt to send locals into a tizzy of haute couture: Cheongdam-dong. The now-infamous Gangnam district’s paragon…
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Hangangjin Station

Itaewon reinvents itself as an arts and culture destination. One of the most dramatic changes that Seoul has gone through in the past few years has been the transformation of Itaewon from an area of scruff and grime into one of the trendiest,…
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Museums in Gwanghwamun

  Museums in Gwanghwamun A crash course in Korean history   Written by Robert J. Fouser Photographed by Robert Koehler   The Gwanghwamun area in the heart of Seoul has been in the news lately. Recently,…
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Seoul City’s Walking Tours

  Experiencing the Past Seoul City’s walking tours offer insight into capital’s heritage   Written by Jennifer Flinn Photographed by Ryu Seunghoo   As part of its efforts to improve the infrastructure…