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,…
Spring Delights
Awaken your taste buds with fresh seasonal dishes
Serosu-gil Sweetscapade
Gangnam alleyway is Seoul’s dessert hot spot
Braving the cold
Three tasty ways to survive the Seoul winter
Turkey Day in Korea
It's slowly getting easier to celebrate North American Thanksgiving
For North Americans, Thanksgiving is often the second biggest holiday of the year, right after the winter holiday season. For North American expats in Korea, however,…
Temple of Filial Piety
Yongjoosa‘s Templestay program is a chance to reflect on what kind of son or daughter you‘ve been
Secret Finds
[box_light]Secret Finds
The city’s hidden eateries[/box_light]
Written by Joe McPherson
Photographed by Ryu Seunghoo
When visiting Seoul, visitors will of course feel a pull toward the more touristy areas, and there is nothing wrong…
Finders keepers
[box_light]Finders keepers
New hidden gems in Hongdae[/box_light]
Written by Joe McPherson
Photographed by Ryu Seunghoo
Long relegated to the status of simply a clubbing district, Hongdae is developing into both an oasis of interesting…
Correction: W HEAT WAVE 2014
We’d like to formally apologize for some misinformation that was printed on page 40 in the August issue of SEOUL regarding W HEAT WAVE 2014. Instead of the listed price of KRW 23,000 (40,000 for two people), admission to the event will…
The Premium Gimbap Movement
[box_light] The Premium Gimbap Movement
After trying one, one would proclaim, ‘What took so long?’ [/box_light]
Written by Joe McPherson
Seoul has cycled through its fair share of trends, yet most of them have focused on foreign…