A School for Life and for the World The schoolyard of Seoul International School (SIS) is filled with students dressed in orange t-shirts with tigers on them. They talk excitedly about their day as they walk in small groups, passing by the school buildings with traditional Korean roofs, pagodas and stone statues from Jeju […]
[box_light] The Premium Gimbap Movement After trying one, one would proclaim, ‘What took so long?’ [/box_light] Written by Joe McPherson Seoul has cycled through its fair share of trends, yet most of them have focused on foreign foods—the Burger Renaissance, gourmet pizzas, Ko-Mexican, craft beer. Korean staples have been the nerdy girl in the ‘80s […]
[box_light] Dinner and Drinks with a View Take advantage of the weather by having a glass outside [/box_light] Written by SEOUL staff Things are warming up in Korea, making it the perfect time of year to enjoy an evening outdoors in Seoul. The city offers endless possibilities for outdoor nightlife experiences. Here are three great […]
A conversation about the benefits and difficulties of eating, cooking and dining out in Seoul Moving to a different country means changing a lot of things—location and job are the obvious ones, though there are a multitude others. One that seems to hit a lot of people differently is the basic but crucial reality […]
[box_light] Opening the Door to an Undiscovered World ‘100 Thimbles in a Box’ authors Debbi Kent and Joan Suwalsky introduce readers to the charms of Korean handicrafts [/box_light] Written by Robert Koehler For American writers Debbi Kent and Joan Suwalsky, the decision to put together “100 Thimbles in a Box: The Spirit and Beauty of […]
[box_light]All Hands In: Nail Salons of Seoul Written by Deanne Nguyen[/box_light] While we often take matters into our own hands, when we think about our appearance, how often do we make sure that our hands matter? We rely on our trusted indexes to work, bathe and—most importantly—smartphone, yet we often have a tendency to neglect […]
[box_light] A Flowing Landscape of Design 동대문 디자인 플라자 Say what you will, but Dongdaemun’s DDP is unlike anywhere you’ve been before [/box_light] Written and photographed by Robert Koehler To call Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) “controversial” would be something of an understatement. Seoul’s newest landmark and cultural space has drawn the attention of the architecture […]
History in the Moonlight: Moonlight Tour at Changdeokgung Palace 창덕궁 달빛기행 Although Gyeongbokgung Palace is the most famous royal residence of the Joseon period, Changdeokgung Palace actually served as the king’s official dwelling for much longer. First constructed as in 1405 as a royal villa, Changdeokgung Palace was destroyed in 1592 during the Imjin War. It […]
[box_light] Gochang 고창 Recharge yourself amidst rolling green fields of barley[/box_light] Written and photographed by John Steele Surrounded by rolling mountains and hills, the lush, vibrant farmland of Borinara Hagwon Farm in Gochang, Jeollabuk-do, hosts the annual Green Barley Field Festival thru May 11. The event has become well known over the years among photographers […]