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,…

DOING DWIPURI RIGHT An after-party romp through Hongdae, Korean-style

[box_dark]DOING DWIPURI RIGHT An after-party romp through Hongdae, Korean-style[/box_dark] Written by Daisy Larios Photographed by Ryu Seunghoo Dwipuri 뒤풀이 essentially translates to “after-party,” although these are not after-parties…

DIGITAL DESTINATIONS

DIGITAL DESTINATIONS         Four leading blogges share their favorite spots in Seoul Written by Stephanie McDonald Whether you’re a first-time visitor to Seoul or an expat who has been here several years, the city’s bloggers…

Olympic Park

[box_light] Olympic Park  올림픽공원 [/box_light] The colors of autumn are amazing right now at Olympic Park. The public park consists of rolling hills, grassy meadows, trees, and flower gardens, all within an urban environment.…

Mt. Dobongsan

[box_dark]Mt. Dobongsan 도봉산[/box_dark] Mt. Dobongsan, located northeast of Bukhansan National Park, is considered one of Seoul’s finest mountains, with its curiously shaped boulders and craggy cliffs. The highest point is Jaunbong,…

Hyehwa Station

History and the arts share top billing on Hyehwa’s stage Given outside forces’ persistent habit of interrupting history on the peninsula, the number of buildings and institutions in Seoul able to trace roots deep into the past is…

Mt. Bugaksan Skyway Nightscape

[box_dark]Mt. Bugaksan Skyway Nightscape 북악스카이웨이[/box_dark] If you wish to escape the tropical heat for a cooler place, set out on a midsummer’s night drive. The Mt. Bugaksan Skyway is just perfect for a romantic drive…

Seoul Citizens’ Hall

[box_dark]Seoul Citizens’ Hall 시민청[/box_dark] Located in the basement of the Seoul City Hall building, Seoul Citizens’ Hall is a space designed for the municipal government to listen to the voices of citizens and encourage their…

Deoksugung Palace

[box_dark]Deoksugung Palace 덕수궁[/box_dark] A smart way of beating the summer heat is to tour the relaxing, shaded paths of the royal palaces, and doubling it up with a visit to a museum makes it ever the more charming. Deoksugung…

Haesindang Park

[button link="The URL of the button" variation="lightgrey"]Haesindang Park 해신당공원[/button] Located in the East Sea town of Samcheok, Haesindang Park (a.k.a. Penis Park) is, without a doubt, one of the most offbeat—and off-color—travel…