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,…
Seoul Stories 4
A monthly exploration of Seoul through the lives of its people.
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Hyojung Jung
Musical actress
Tell us about yourself. I’m an actress. My work is primarily in musicals, but I’ve also played in theater and independent…
Portrait of a Millennial Lady
Artist Kim Hyun Jung is not your typical Korean artist behind a hanbok
Fearless and Unhindered
2017 Venice Biennale artist Lee Wan offers a critical voice from the Korean art scene
Seoul Stories 3
A monthly exploration of Seoul through the lives of its people.
Art in a Cup
Barista Lee Kangbin takes latte art to a whole new level, mesmerizing the world in the process
Seoul Stories 1
A City in the Making
The narrative of Seoul is no longer linear, but intricately complex and continuously changing. With a thriving expat community and a growing number of Koreans with overseas experience, the city is more diverse than…
Dreaming Will Never Get Old
SEOUL speaks with the artist and curator behind the Daelim Museum’s new ‘The Selby House’ exhibition
When Tea Meets Art
Chief art director Kim Mi-jae lends a magic touch to her new tea brand.
Grown-up Art for a Growing Audience
BookGoodCome’s Rury Lee moves young hearts through children’s literature