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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National Museum of Korean Contemporary History

  National Museum of Korean Contemporary History | 대한민국역사박물관 This latest addition to Korea’s national museum system pays tribute to the country’s modern history, spanning from the opening of Korea in 1876…
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Mt. Achasan

  Mt. Achasan | 아차산 One of the most popular spots from which to watch the sunrise in Seoul is Mt. Achasan in Gwangjin-gu. Located on the easternmost extremities of the city, the peak offers Seoulites the earliest views…
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SEVEN THINGS to Buy This Winter

SEVEN THINGS to Buy This Winter Written by Violet Kim Photographs courtesy of various manufacturers This winter—which local papers report is the coldest one in 56 years—these stylish accessories will keep you fabulous. And fabulously…
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Seoul Global Culture and Tourism Center

  Seoul Global Culture and Tourism Center The Seoul Global Culture and Tourism Center has a multilingual staff to dispense tourism information, make reservations, and even suggest client-tailored travel itineraries. The center…
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Ceramic Artist: Kim Yikyung

  Kim Yikyung Ceramic artist brings a modern touch to an ancient art Written by Robert Koehler Photographed by Ryu Seunghoo   “White porcelain represents Koreans. In the old days, Korean used to wear all white.” One…
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Conrad Seoul

  Conrad Seoul | 콘래드 서울 Conveniently located in the heart of the Yeouido Business District, the Conrad Seoul is perfect for business travelers who travel in luxury and style. Rooms are spacious, well-designed,…
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SEOUL Weekly: March Issue of SEOUL

  Feb 27, 2013 / Issue No. 569 Bookshop Staff Needed Seoul Selection Bookshop is looking for one full-time staffer. The position is for 9:30am to…
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Letters from Joseon -- Interview with Robert Neff

    Letters from Joseon: 19th Century of Korea through the Eyes of an American Ambassador’s Wife Dec 2012 | 432 pages Softcover | 19,000 won Available at Seoul Selection Bookshop (www.seoulselection.com) and Kyobo Book…
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Hallyu Graduate School

  Hallyu Graduate School Opens, Offers Special Course for Foreigners The Catholic University of Korea founded its Hallyu Graduate School in June 2012, naming former Vice Minister of Culture Jin Ryong Yoo as its first dean. During…