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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,…
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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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Mecenatpolis

  [box_dark]Mecenatpolis | 메세나폴리스[/box_dark] Located at Hapjeong Station, Mecenatpolis is the latest addition to Seoul’s mixed-use commercial district that embraces shopping, entertainment, and residential compounds.…
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Ayasophia Wedding Dress

  Ayasophia Wedding Dress | 아야소피아 웨딩드레스 This cozy hanok shop hidden away in an alley near Bukchon’s Jeongdok Library deals almost exclusively in wedding dresses. You can try on dresses before making up…
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Times Square

  Times Square | 타임스퀘어 Yeongdeungpo’s Times Square shopping mall is one of Seoul’s more visually appealing shopping centers thanks to its futuristic design by Junglin Architecture. Like any proper Korean shopping…
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10 Corso Como

  10 Corso Como | 10 꼬르소 꼬모 Located in the trendy Gangnam district in southern Seoul, 10 Corso Como is the brainchild of Italian gallerist and publisher Carla Sozzani. Part art and design gallery, part bookshop, part…
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Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas

  Valentine’s Day Shopping right for the one you love   Written by Violet Kim Photographs courtesy of various manufacturers     In South Korea, Valentine’s Day is all about wooing the men.…
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Korea Grand Sale 2013

  Korea Grand Sale 2013 Korea is good for shopping at the best of times, though, it'll be even better, as some 24,000 stores and other organizations will offer foreign visitors and residents discounts ranging between 10% and a…