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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Two Hands Burger

  Two Hands Burger | 투핸즈버거 (Haebangchon) Yep, this place located in Haebangchon is aptly named—you do need two hands to eat these burgers. The burger juice, condiments, and maybe egg yolk (or chili) ooze out as…
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Seoul Museum of History

  Seoul Museum of History | 서울역사박물관 Through Jan 20, Seoul’s preeminent repository of Korean history will be hosting a special exhibit on the historic Jeongdong district and the 1900 Exposition Universelle in…
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Tea Therapy

  Tea Therapy Blurring the conventional realms of health center and cafe, Tea Therapy is the brainchild of its owner’s philosophy---making his professional craft even more accessible to the masses through teas and diets. The…
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Somerset Palace Seoul

  Somerset Palace Seoul Located in the heart of Seoul’s diplomatic, business, and financial districts, Somerset Palace Seoul sits beside Korea’s dynastic seat of government---Gyeongbokgung Palace. The serviced residence occupies…
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WINTER RETREATS

  WINTER RETREATS   Written by Robert Koehler Photographed by Ryu Seunghoo     Relax and recharge at some of the Seoul area’s best weekend hideaways   Sometimes, you just want to stay in. This…
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SEOUL Weekly: ‘Letters from Joseon’ on Amazon

Feb 13, 2013 / Issue No. 567 Translators Needed Seoul Selection is looking for Korean-to-English and English-to-Korean translators. Experienced translators…
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Tteuran Teahouse

Photographer's wife pours tea at Tteuran, a cozy hanok teahouse in Ikseon-dong, near Insa-dong. Photo by Robert Koehler.
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Jaseng Hospital of Oriental Medicine

  Jaseng Hospital of Oriental Medicine Oriental medicine is rapidly earning a reputation even among expats in Korea for promoting health without pharmaceuticals, excessive treatments, or operations. Jaseng Hospital of Oriental Medicine,…
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Les Deux Plats

  Les Deux Plats Located in the alley of international eating establishments behind the Hamilton Hotel, Les Deux Plats is a unique French restaurant with a heavy Italian influence. The menu has a wealth of choices, including…