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War and Women’s Human Rights Museum

[box_dark]War and Women’s Human Rights Museum | 전쟁과여성인권박물관[/box_dark]   The museum focuses on the history of the Korean “comfort women” who were forced to suffer as a sex slaves for the Japanese military during World War II. The institution also aims to build awareness of the ongoing campaign to demand that Japan offer an apology. […]

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Seoul Museum of Art

© Musée d’Orsay, Paris, France / Giraudon / The Bridgeman Art Library   [box_dark]Seoul Museum of Art | 서울시립미술관[/box_dark] Walking along the stone wall of Deoksugung Palace, you can easily spot the Seoul Museum of Art (SeMA) at the first three-way intersection you reach. The museum is a pleasant resting place for urban workers during […]

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Love and Secrets in Old Korea

            THE VOICES OF HEAVEN size 130 x 190 mm page 316 pages price KRW 12,000   The Voices of Heaven can be purchased through Seoul Selection’s online bookshop (www.seoulselection.com) or through Amazon.     [box_dark] Love and Secrets in Old Korea Maija Rhee Devine’s novel The Voices of Heaven […]

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Swimwear Trends for Summer 2013

[box_dark] Swimwear Trends for Summer 2013 The hottest swimsuits of the season [/box_dark] As summer rolls around and the weather grows hot and humid, the only thing that can beat the heat is a cool dip while donning a swimsuit. So, whether you’re headed for Caribbean Bay or Busan, SEOUL Magazine has got you covered […]

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Summering in Seoul

[box_dark] Summering in Seoul  Spend your summer vacation without leaving the city limits Written by Felix Im Photographed by Ryu Seunghoo [/box_dark]       [box_light]Banyan Tree Club and Spa | 반얀트리 클럽 앤 스파 서울[/box_light] The Banyan (T. 02-2250-8000) is situated along Mt. Namsan, near Myeong-dong, Itaewon, and Dongguk University. Offering new meaning to […]

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Come to Gangnam: Gangnam Tourist Information Center

  [box_dark]Come to Gangnam | 강남관광정보센터 New Gangnam Tourist Information Center is not your garden-variety info booth[/box_dark] As part of a general effort to turn Seoul’s posh Gangnam district into a global tourism hot spot, the government of Gangnam-gu will open its Gangnam Tourist Information Center near the parking lot of the Hyundai Department Store […]

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South Sea Jewel — Namhae

[box_dark] South Sea Jewel — NAMHAE | 남해 A flawless blend of nature and leisure, Namhae is the perfect weekend getaway package Written and photographed by Robert Koehler [/box_dark]   Koreans like to call Namhae a “treasure island,” and not without reason—the island is home to three nationally designated scenic spots and several scenic roads, […]

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Boyangsik

[button link=”https://magazine.seoulselection.com/category/dining-nightlife/dining/dining-feature/” variation=”darkgrey”]Features[/button]   [box_dark] Boyangsik Written and photographed by Daniel Gray [/box_dark]   Boyangsik | 보양식 Koreans have a saying, iyeolchiyeol 이열치열, which translates to “fight fire with fire.” This expression is true in Korean boyangsik cuisine. Boyangsik refers to rejuvenating summertime foods that are rich in protein, vitamins, and heat. Here are a […]

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Exploring Sungnyemun Gate And Its Neighbors

  [box_dark] EXPLORING SUNGNYEMUN GATE AND ITS NEIGHBORS | 숭례문 지역 Seoul’s historic entrance is reborn Written by Robert J. Fouser [/box_dark]   History may note this year as “Year of the Seoul City Wall.” Efforts to rebuild lost sections of the wall are moving forward, and interest in the wall is at an all-time high. The recent reopening of Sungnyemun […]