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,…

A Very Different Gangnam Style 송리단길

Songnidan-gil brings a slower, younger, more artistic vibe to Seoul’s posh south When you think of Gangnam, you imagine gleaming skyscrapers, neon lights, luxury boutiques, even more luxurious apartments, multimillion dollar entertainment…

Seoul at Your Fingertips

i Tour Seoul mobile app helps you get around the city the smart way In this hyperconnected world of ubiquitous mobile devices, virtually universal Internet and social media, a world-class city needs a world-class tourism app. And with the i…

Rice Revival

Korea’s most beloved cereal grain experiences a renaissance Any young Korean who has tried to serve pasta to their grandparents knows how the older generation prefers to eat their spaghetti as a side dish to rice. Meanwhile, a mother might…