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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Provence Village

  [box_dark]Provence Village | 프로방스 마을[/box_dark]   Having started out as a French restaurant back in 1996, Provence Village in Paju is now a theme village with art and interior design stores and…
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Art Nine

  [box_dark]Art Nine | 아트나인[/box_dark]   Art Nine, a new cinema house devoted to independent art movies, has opened its doors in Sadang-dong, in southern Seoul near Isu Station. Located on the 12th floor of the…
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Garden of Morning Calm

  [box_dark]Garden of Morning Calm | 아침고요수목원[/box_dark]   The Garden of Morning Calm, located in Gapyeong—some 50 kilometers northeast of Seoul—is huge, and one of the best botanical gardens in the greater…
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GOESAN

  [box_dark] GOESAN | 괴산 Hidden valleys are treasure troves of natural splendor Written and photographed by Robert Koehler [/box_dark]   Want to escape civilization for a day? Goesan’s your place. Tucked…
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A walk through Yeouido in the spring

    [box_dark] A WALK THROUGH YEOUIDO IN THE SPRING Seoul’s Manhattan is more than just cherry blossoms Written by Robert J. Fouser [/box_dark]   April brings spring flowers to Seoul, and one…
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Lagung Hotel

    [box_dark]Lagung Hotel | 라궁[/box_dark]   The Lagung, meaning “Silla Palace,” is a traditional deluxe hotel located in the ancient Silla Kingdom capital of Gyeongju. The hotel establishment…
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Suncheon Bay Garden Expo 2013

  [box_dark]Suncheon Bay Garden Expo 2013 | 2013 순천만국제정원박람회[/box_dark]   Suncheon Bay Garden Expo 2013 will kick off Apr 20 for a 6-month run in the southern coastal city, highlighting…
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Dongnimmun Station

Explore the movement’s legacy with a visit to Dongnimmun.   Seoul’s modern history is a tumultuous one, but the city keeps her scars well hid beneath hard-earned layers of development and success.…
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Discounts from Jin Air

  Discounts from Jin Air | 진에어 특별 이벤트   You now have a reason to keep your airline tickets after leaving the airplane: they can be used as discount coupons! Budget carrier Jin Air has launched a special…