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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,…
Mercado
A Whole Lot of Brazilian BBQ at Mercado
The story goes that Gangnam’s Mercado is the Brazilian churrascaria that started the whole trend in Seoul, the place everyone else tries to emulate. It's got Brazilian chefs in the…
Yeouido Spring Flower Festival (Apr 12–18, 2013)
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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…
‘Mapping’ SEOUL in the 1930s
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‘MAPPING’ SEOUL IN THE 1930s
Colonial cartography offers fascinating insights into a dark period in the capital’s history
Written by Robert J. Fouser
Images courtesy of author
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Historians…
Hongdae Area
Hongdae | 홍대
Stop hibernating—it’s time to kick into action. Its creative energy, artsy community, and bars and clubs are all legitimate reasons for conquering the night at Hongdae. Hit up your club of choice by purchasing a…
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"…
Seoul’s Hanok Island: Unhyeongung Royal Residence and Ikseon-dong
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Seoul’s Hanok Island
Unhyeongung Royal Residence and Ikseon-dong | 운현궁과 익선동
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Written by Robert J. Fouser
Photographed by Robert Koehler
Seoul is full of surprises in the most unlikely…
Cyber-Romance in the Age of the Herbivore
As competition in the dating market heats up, many men are opting out
The Dong-A Ilbo, one of Korea’s largest newspapers, recently relayed the tale of Mr. Lee, a shy 28-year-old man who, at first glance, seems to be living the dream.…