Quick Bites SSG Food Market (Cheongdam-dong) This gourmet grocery store in the ritzy Cheongdam-dong area is changing Korean attitudes on food. They offer artisan local and international products in a polished storefront that is a wonder for the eyes. You can get top local produce such as Jejudo hallabong oranges, dates, pumpkins, endives, and more. It has the most extensive […]
[box_dark]Seoul City Tour Bus | 서울시티투어 버스[/box_dark] The Seoul City Tour operates a new bus route that visits famous marketplaces in central Seoul areas. For a mere KRW 12,000, you can hop off and on a double-decker bus at any of the 15 stops for the day. The itinerary includes local wholesale markets specializing […]
[box_dark]Palace Courtyard Concerts | 고궁음악회[/box_dark] A series of traditional music concerts are taking place at Seoul’s major palaces and shrine during weekends throughout May and June. The four venues are Gyeongbokgung Palace (May 18 and 19 at 2pm and 4pm), Changdeokgung Palace (May 26 and June 2 and 9 at 11am), Deoksugung Palace (May […]
[box_dark]Nanji Campground | 난지캠핑장[/box_dark] Nanji Campground is a brand-new waterfront campsite located inside Nanji Hangang Park. It is fully equipped with campsite amenities, including field kitchens, shower rooms, tents, burners, and barbecue grills. Capable of housing up to 2,000 visitors, the campground is divided into two sections: a picnic area and a tent area. […]
[box_dark]Pyeongchang-dong Alley | 평창동길[/box_dark] On the southern outskirts of Mt. Bukhansan sits Pyeongchang-dong, a rich hillside neighborhood that boasts 20 galleries along its meandering alley. The steep slopes are sometimes difficult, but it’s enjoyable simply passing the time here just walking along. The galleries and museums fit so well into the natural outlines of […]
[box_dark]Sungnyemun | 숭례문[/box_dark] Sungnyemun, a 600-year-old landmark in Seoul, was officially opened to the public on May 4, five years after it was severely damaged by an arson attack. Sungnyemun served as the official main entrance to Seoul during the Joseon Dynasty (1392–1910). The walls on both sides of the gate have been […]
[box_dark]War Memorial of Korea | 전쟁기념관[/box_dark] The War Memorial of Korea exhibits various weapons and equipment from Korea’s prehistoric times to the modern period as well as paintings of battlefields and sculptures of notable warriors. An open-air exhibition displays war tanks, planes, and guns. On June 25, the date when the Korean War […]
June 18, 2013 / Issue No. 585 Seoul Selection at Seoul International Book Fair Buy our titles for 20% less Bibliophiles, rejoice! Pop by the COEX this week to check out Seoul International Book Fair 2013, Korea’s biggest celebration of all things book. This year’s nation of honor is India, while the “culture focus” will […]
The Ryugaheon Gallery in Seochon. Photo by Robert Koehler.