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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IFC Mall

  [box_dark]IFC MALL[/box_dark] The IFC Mall is a new mega shopping center located in the space underneath the International Financial Center in Yeouido. The mall features 100 stores and restaurants, including a major bookstore, two-floor…
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Rooftop Pool at the Hamilton Hotel

  [box_dark]Rooftop Pool at the Hamilton Hotel | 해밀턴 호텔[/box_dark] The Hamilton's rooftop swimming pool is particularly popular on weekends during the summer. Arrive early, as it gets really crowded on weekends, especially…
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The Lull of a More Languid Land

[box_dark] The lull of a more languid land You don’t need to head to the Caribbean to find charming tropical watering holes The summer season is upon us with a vengeance. If you can’t manage plans to escape the confines of our…
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Magpie Brewing and Limix Lab

[box_dark] LABORS OF LOVE Magpie Brewing and Limix Lab are all about dedication to the craft Written by Daisy Larios Photographed by Ryu Seunghoo [/box_dark]   Seoul’s bar scene is almost a microcosm of Korea’s breakneck…
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Tartine Revives European Flavor

  [box_dark]TARTINE | 타르틴 Tartine Revives European Flavor[/box_dark] Tartine Bakery & Café is a small pie shop in Itaewon with a French country decor. It serves authentic American pies, cookies, and cheesecakes;…
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Renaissance Seoul Hotel’s Vendome

  [box_dark] Renaissance Seoul Hotel’s Vendome | 르네상스 서울 호텔 벤돔 OPEN-AIR PUB ENTICES BEER LOVERS [/box_dark] Renaissance Seoul Hotel’s Vendome is welcoming patrons with the opening of its outdoor…
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Behind the Belfry

[box_success] Behind the Belfry An evening around Jonggak Station Written by Daisy Larios [/box_success] The Gwancheol-dong area in Jongno by Jonggak Station 종각역 (Line 1), Exit 4—the labyrinth of alleys that lie between the Bosingak…
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Prost Pub and Grill

  Prost Pub and Grill | 프로스트 펍 앤 그릴 Part of the landmark District complex attached to the Hamilton Hotel, Prost is a traditional pub in the best sense of the term. Beer drinkers will love the vibe, but the mojitos…
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Sangsu-dong Culture Street

[box_dark]Sangsu-dong Culture Street | 상수동 발전소 문화 거리 As rents in the popular Hongdae club district in front of Hongik University continue to increase, the arts, culture, and nightlife scene of this dynamic neighborhood…