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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Mt. Gwanaksan

  [box_dark]Mt. Gwanaksan | 관악산[/box_dark] Mt. Gwanaksan, which forms Seoul’s southern border, is famous for its spectacular scenery of rugged peaks and luscious valleys. Its diversity of walking trails offers hikers dynamic…
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Gangnam City Tour Bus

  [box_dark]Gangnam City Tour Bus | 외국인 강남시티투어버스[/box_dark]   A new tour bus route that circles around major attractions in Gangnam will kick into service beginning May 1. Run by the Gangnam-gu Office,…
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Jongmyo Royal Shrine Ritual

  [box_dark]Jongmyo Royal Shrine Ritual | 종묘대제[/box_dark]   A reenactment of the memorial ceremony for the kings and queens of the Joseon Dynasty will take place May 5 at Jongmyo Royal Shrine. According to Confucian…
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Mokdong Baseball Stadium

  [box_dark]Mokdong Baseball Stadium | 목동야구장[/box_dark]   Mokdong Baseball Stadium, built in the late 1980s, plays host to the Nexen Heroes. The midsize ball park, which holds around 16,000 people, is like a…
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SEOUL Weekly: Jongmyo Jerye

May 1, 2013 / Issue No. 578 English-to-Korean Translator Needed Seoul Selection is looking for an English-to-Korean translator, preferably with experience…
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Gwanghwamun Gate

Gwanghwamun Gate, the historic entryway to Gyeongbokgung Palace. The silhouette of Mt. Inwangsan on the horizon makes the gate all the more beautiful. Photo by Robert Koehler.