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,…
Creating Through Play
Annie Ko and Toby Hwang of Love X Stereo bring Korean indie music to a global audience
Melodious Colors Beneath a Pool of Black
Black String brings Korean traditional music to a global audience
Helping, Healing, Writing
Author Krys Lee says what she needs to say in ‘How I Became a North Korean’
More than Meets the Eye
Illusion artist Yoon Dain explores human depth by making herself a canvas
Reconceptualizing the Traditional
Fashion designer Kim Young-Jin of Tchai Kim brings the hanbok into the 21st century
Bridging the Cultural Divide
China expert Ryu Jaeyun strives to make China accessible to Western audiences
Lighting Up the World with Wisdom and Happiness
One of Korea’s most popular celebrations, the Yeon Deung Hoe (Lotus Lantern Festival) brightens the soul with not only paper lanterns, but community spirit
Healthy cooking, the Buddhist way
Newly opened Korean Temple Food Center lets you experience Korea’s 1,700-year-old Slow Food tradition
Architecture as problem solving
Practicality meets art in architect Kim Chanjoong’s extraordinary designs