[box_dark] Hanok, Photography, and Tea Enjoying the old and new in Chungmuro | 충무로 Written by Robert J. Fouser [/box_dark] A visit to a famous place in Seoul often turns up surprises in the streets and alleys nearby. One such place is Namsangol Hanok Village 남산골 한옥마을. Opened in 1998 on the site of a former military […]
English-speakers have nothing to worry about in Korea. The English-language resources on Korea seem endless, making you more likely to get lost in the web of information then to get lost in translation. There are several English-language newspapers widely distributed throughout South Korea. Korean magazines written in English, local specialist publications and international magazines are […]
[box_dark]Rooftop Pool at the Hamilton Hotel | 해밀턴 호텔[/box_dark] The Hamilton’s rooftop swimming pool is particularly popular on weekends during the summer. Arrive early, as it gets really crowded on weekends, especially if you want to secure a spot on the pool deck. The pool is open from 10am—6pm. Admission is KRW 15,000 during the week and KRW […]
[box_dark]Sutome Guesthouse | 수토메 게스트하우스[/box_dark] Originally built as a private residence, Sutome now welcomes travelers as a refined guesthouse after recent renovation work. The three-story house is complete with six rooms that can accommodates up to 25 guests. In a dormitory-style room, one bed costs KRW 25,000, while a single bedroom is priced at KRW 50,000. Two rooms […]
[box_dark] The lull of a more languid land You don’t need to head to the Caribbean to find charming tropical watering holes The summer season is upon us with a vengeance. If you can’t manage plans to escape the confines of our fine concrete jungle for a seaside retreat, here are SEOUL’s suggestions for replicating the beachside […]
[box_dark]STORAGE & CO. | 스토리지앤코[/box_dark] Standing up as another positive addition to the growing menswear scene in Hongdae, Storage and Co. opened its doors last year. The shop is filled with carefully selected and well-organized woolen checked shirts, military jackets, workwear, and denim. Half of the shop is dedicated to Korean fashion brands that rework outdoor styles and workwear in […]
July 17, 2013 / Issue No. 589 Looking for a Translator: Seoul Selection is always looking for competent, experienced Korean-to-English translators. If this sounds like you, send an email with a resume and cover letter to Eugene at planner@seoulselection.com. Puchon International Fantastic Film Festival Korea’s most off-beat film festival features 141 entries from 21 countries […]
A beautiful Jeju-do sunset near Jeju City. Photo by Arnab Sen.
July 10, 2013 / Issue No. 588 Looking for a Expat News Contributor: We are looking for a contributor who can write expat-related news and advice for our website and our monthly magazine SEOUL. If this sounds interesting, send an email to book@seoulselection.com. We’ll then contact you with further details. Seoul Selection’s Summer Reading List […]