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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Sungnyemun Gate Timelapse

Sungnyemun Gate Timelapse from Robert Koehler Just experimenting with timelapse photography above Seoul's landmark Sungnyemun Gate.   Sungnyemun Gate Timelapse from Robert Koehler on Vimeo.
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Hangang River Cruise

  [box_dark]Hangang River Cruise | 한강유람선[/box_dark] Taking a cruise is a great way to enjoy the fresh air and get away from it all. Enjoy spectacular nighttime views of the Hangang River on themed cruises with live magic…
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Spring by the Hangang River

  [box_dark] Spring by the Hangang River | 한강 A day following the lazy river at the heart of a workaholic city Written by Ben Jackson Photographed by Ryu Seunghoo [/box_dark]   After spending its youth…
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Lotus Lantern Festival (May 10-12, 2013)

  [box_dark]Lotus Lantern Festival | 연등축제[/box_dark] The Lotus Lantern Festival in Seoul is an important Korean celebration held in the lead-up to Buddha’s birthday. This year it will be held the weekend of May 10–12…
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Jongmyo Royal Shrine Ritual

  [box_dark]Jongmyo Royal Shrine Ritual | 종묘대제[/box_dark]   A reenactment of the memorial ceremony for the kings and queens of the Joseon Dynasty will take place May 5 at Jongmyo Royal Shrine. According to Confucian…
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Yeouido Spring Flower Festival (Apr 12–18, 2013)

  [box_dark] Yeouido Spring Flower Festival | 여의도벚꽃축제[/box_dark] The annual Yeouido Spring Flower Festival is set to return Apr 12–18 when 1,700 cherry trees erupt into magnificent clouds of pink. The spring’s…
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National Museum of Korean Contemporary History

  National Museum of Korean Contemporary History | 대한민국역사박물관 This latest addition to Korea’s national museum system pays tribute to the country’s modern history, spanning from the opening of Korea in 1876…
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Jan 29, 2013, Issue No. 565

Jan 29, 2013 / Issue No. 565 Patti Smith in Seoul Goddess of Punk comes to Korea     The Goddess of Punk comes to Korea for the first time ever. The Chicago-born…
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Trickeye Museum

  Trickeye Museum | 트릭아이미술관 Trickeye Museum offers visitors a unique opportunity to actually become a part of the art on display. Using the technique of trompe l’oeil (“deceive the eye” in French), famous works…