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,…

Food as Play

Chef Chanoh Manu Lee of Chanou combines art and culture to create food fit for the five senses. Chef Chanoh Lee’s bashful smile and soft voice belie his tall, broad physique. “Sorry, I talk about this too many times, and I don’t enjoy…

Ladies Manning the Bar

Meet Seoul’s female bartenders and their bars

A Guide to Camping Near Seoul

Pitch your tent and get back in touch with nature
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Multiplex Nation

Korea’s multiplexes embrace different theatrical formats
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The (Re?)Rise of the Idol Band

Guitar-playing idols aim to go mainstream
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Adventures in Liminality

Jeon Sungtae’s ‘Wolves’ is Korean literature in a non-Korean setting
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New Trend: Celebrities’ Families

Family variety shows get ratings, but depictions of the lifestyles of the rich and famous may be depressing viewers