May 29, 2013 / Issue No. 582 Maija Rhee Devine Bookreading TODAY Just a reminder—‘The Voices of Heaven’ author Maija Rhee Devine will hold a bookreading at Seoul Selection Bookshop today (Wed, May 29) at 4 pm. Looking for a Designer Seoul Selection would like to hire a full-time or part-time designer to help us […]
Bukchon’s 31 Gahoe-dong on a rain day. Photo by Robert Koehler.
[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 your nails done for changing your mood. Available in five shades of pink hues and orange tones, Flora Tea Nail Vita Alpha is perhaps one of a handful of cheap nail polishes […]
[box_light] Daily Delights — From Insa-dong to COEX Area / Food Tour on Subway Line 6 Here are my suggestions for a great food day in Seoul. Photographs provided by Daniel Gray [/box_light] [box_dark]Day 1: From Insa-dong to COEX Area[/box_dark] [box_info]Breakfast[/box_info] Art de Chef Breakfast buffet at Art de Chef at Centermark Hotel. The full-service breakfast at the Centermark Hotel will […]
SEOUL (June 2013): PREVIEW
[box_dark] From Korea University to Kyung Hee University l 고려대학교—경희대학교 Where history and students meet Written by Robert J. Fouser [/box_dark] In the 1930s, Seoul expanded rapidly beyond the Seoul City Wall into the fields and hills that surrounded the city. A walk from Korea University to Kyung Hee University, both located in a hilly area with […]
In an unassuming neighborhood, hidden gems by the riverside Old school At first blush, the Yangcheon neighborhood appears utterly unremarkable, but behind a rather mundane facade it holds a rich history, with a trio of sites to explore and experience. Foremost among these is the eponymous Yangcheon Hyanggyo 양천향교. Hyanggyos were government-run Confucian temples and academies, and of the […]
[box_dark] HIP-HOP CLUBS REDEFINED In pursuit of authenticity Written by Daisy Larios [/box_dark] Although electronic music tends to dominate the clubbing scene in Seoul, hip-hop clubs are increasingly common, too, with a few newcomers taking a departure from Top 40 hits and coming into their own among veterans like Noise Basement (NB). Check out the latest hip-hop bars […]
May 21, 2013 / Issue No. 581 Looking for a Designer Seoul Selection would like to hire a full-time or part-time designer to help us with our publishing load. The position is open to both Koreans and international applicants. Korean applicants should be able to understand at least basic English, while international applicants should be […]