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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Spring Flowers Train Tours

  [box_dark]Spring Flowers Train Tours | 봄꽃 테마 관광 열차[/box_dark] Touring the countryside in the spring is always scenic and adds an element of nostalgia and romanticism. Tour operators like 7788 Tour Rail have…
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Samcheonggak

  [box_dark]Samcheonggak | 삼청각[/box_dark] Samcheonggak is an exclusive Korean restaurant located on top of a hill near the presidential Blue House. Besides the modern main dining hall, there are also beautiful hanok buildings…
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Seorae Village

    [box_dark]Seorae Village | 서래마을[/box_dark] A little place called Seorae Village has become home to around 600 French people, roughly 40% of Korea’s total French population, due to the establishment…
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Chuncheon City Tour

  [box_dark]Chuncheon City Tour | 춘천시티투어[/box_dark] Chuncheon, the capital of Gangwon Province, is literally a lake city, as it sits on a basin surrounded by lakes, rivers and hills. It is a popular day trip destination.…
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Danimgil Makgeolli Pub

  Get Your Cloudy Rice Brew On at Danimgil At Hongdae’s Danimgil, they specialize in Korean makgeolli (an alcoholic beverage made of rice), and they have a wide selection. You can get makgeolli made from buckwheat, corn,…
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The Baker’s Table

  Get Hearty Breads, Sandwiches, and Soups at The Baker’s Table Micha Lichter of Germany started as a pastry chef at the Grand InterContinental Hotel in 1990 and then went on help open restaurants throughout Korea. He has…
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Mercado

  A Whole Lot of Brazilian BBQ at Mercado The story goes that Gangnam’s Mercado is the Brazilian churrascaria that started the whole trend in Seoul, the place everyone else tries to emulate. It's got Brazilian chefs in the…
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Mecenatpolis

  [box_dark]Mecenatpolis | 메세나폴리스[/box_dark] Located at Hapjeong Station, Mecenatpolis is the latest addition to Seoul’s mixed-use commercial district that embraces shopping, entertainment, and residential compounds.…
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Yeouido Spring Flower Festival (Apr 12–18, 2013)

  [box_dark] Yeouido Spring Flower Festival | 여의도벚꽃축제[/box_dark] The annual Yeouido Spring Flower Festival is set to return Apr 12–18 when 1,700 cherry trees erupt into magnificent clouds of pink. The spring’s…