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
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Melodious Colors Beneath a Pool of Black

Black String brings Korean traditional music to a global audience
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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
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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