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,…
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Top 5 Fashion Trends You Will Undoubtedly See This Spring

Spring is here and style is in the air. Here are the top five styles you can’t miss this season. No really, you won’t miss these! They’re everywhere right now!

Fashion Tips from the Street

Each month, we snoop around Seoul for snippets of the city’s best fashion finds
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Winner’s Circle

[box_light]Winner’s Circle[/box_light] The competition was stiff, and only a select few have what it takes to be Seoul winter tested and approved. Despite the frigid temperatures, these items have beat the odds and found their rightful…

KOREA THROUGH HER BIRDS

[box_dark]KOREA THROUGH HER BIRDS Bird-watcher Robert Newlin explores an underappreciated avian world[/box_dark] Written by Robert Koehler Through Korea through Her Birds (Seoul Selection, 2013), photographer, comparative and English…
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STORAGE & CO.

[box_dark]STORAGE & CO. | 스토리지앤코[/box_dark] Standing up as another positive addition to the growing menswear scene in Hongdae, Storage and Co. opened its doors last year. The shop is filled with carefully selected and well-organized…
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Swimwear Trends for Summer 2013

[box_dark] Swimwear Trends for Summer 2013 The hottest swimsuits of the season [/box_dark] As summer rolls around and the weather grows hot and humid, the only thing that can beat the heat is a cool dip while donning a swimsuit.…
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Shopper’s Paradise?

[box_dark] Shopper’s Paradise? Seoul doesn’t lack places to shop. Whether you’re looking for dried seaweed, pricey Korean antiques, or the latest in designer fashion, you’ll find it in Seoul. [/box_dark]       [box_info] CLOTHING Seoul…
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Must-Have Cosmetics 2013

[box_dark] MUST-HAVE COSMETICS 2013 Written by Monica Suk Photographs courtesy of various manufacturers [/box_dark]     [box_info]Skinfood: Flora Tea Nail Vita Alpha[/box_info] There’s nothing like getting…
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Your wish list in SEOUL

[box_success] Your wish list in SEOUL Korean-made goods to take home with you Written by Monica Suk Photographs courtesy of various manufacturers [/box_success]   Seoul is a shopping paradise, with traditional and modern…