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,…
Hangang River from Ttukseom Resort
A view of the Hangang River from Ttukseom Resort. Photo by Arnab Sen.
Weekly SEOUL: Goodreads Book Giveaway For 'Once Around the Sun'
March 5, 2013 / Issue No. 570
Goodreads Book Giveaway For 'Once Around the Sun'
Melanie Steyn's novel provides a window into Korea
"Social cataloging"…
Bukhansan National Park
On the trail to Baegundae Park, Bukhansan National Park. Photo by Robert Koehler.
SEOUL Weekly: March Issue of SEOUL
Feb 27, 2013 / Issue No. 569
Bookshop Staff Needed
Seoul Selection Bookshop is looking for one full-time staffer. The position is for 9:30am to…
Seoul before the Dawn
Seoul in the pre-dawn hours, seen from Mt. Ansan. Photo by Robert Koehler.
SEOUL Weekly: Installation at DMZ
Feb 19, 2013 / Issue No. 568
Bookshop Staff Needed
Seoul Selection Bookshop is looking for one full-time staffer and a part-time staffer. The full-time position…
Suncheon Bay Ecological Park
Panoramic view of Suncheon Bay Ecological Park. Photo by Nino Sandil, a tourist from Manila.
SEOUL Weekly: ‘Letters from Joseon’ on Amazon
Feb 13, 2013 / Issue No. 567
Translators Needed
Seoul Selection is looking for Korean-to-English and English-to-Korean translators. Experienced translators…
Tteuran Teahouse
Photographer's wife pours tea at Tteuran, a cozy hanok teahouse in Ikseon-dong, near Insa-dong. Photo by Robert Koehler.