April 17, 2013 / Issue No. 576 Book Giveaway For The Voices of Heaven Goodreads will be giving away 20 copies of Maija Rhee Devine’s The Voices of Heaven through May 5. Only residents of Korea or the United States can participate. 2013 International Garden Exposition Suncheon Bay Korea Beautiful wetlands, inspiring sunsets, and lots of […]
Azaleas at Gangnam’s Bongeunsa Temple. Taken in early May, 2011. Photo by Robert Koehler.
[box_dark] A WALK THROUGH YEOUIDO IN THE SPRING Seoul’s Manhattan is more than just cherry blossoms Written by Robert J. Fouser [/box_dark] April brings spring flowers to Seoul, and one the best places to enjoy them is Hangang Park and Yeouido Park, both on Yeouido, the large island in the Hangang River. Built on the […]
[box_dark]Lagung Hotel | 라궁[/box_dark] The Lagung, meaning “Silla Palace,” is a traditional deluxe hotel located in the ancient Silla Kingdom capital of Gyeongju. The hotel establishment consists of 16 separate houses that are all connected by corridors. The plan for the Lagung was ascertained with historical evidence and consultation of more than 100 experts in […]
While developed world gets fatter, Koreans remain remarkably thin A graph of obesity rates by nation was posted on the website of a Korean online community. The graph, composed of “emoticons” that grew increasingly spherical in accordance with national obesity rates, caused quite a stir. Firmly planted at the most globular end of the graph were, naturally enough, the […]
[box_dark]Suncheon Bay Garden Expo 2013 | 2013 순천만국제정원박람회[/box_dark] Suncheon Bay Garden Expo 2013 will kick off Apr 20 for a 6-month run in the southern coastal city, highlighting an exemplary model for an ideal future city through green industry development, sustainable garden development, and electronic transportation. The exhibition is divided into three areas: the main exposition […]
Explore the movement’s legacy with a visit to Dongnimmun. Seoul’s modern history is a tumultuous one, but the city keeps her scars well hid beneath hard-earned layers of development and success. There are some areas, though, where you can still get a glimpse of the troubles the capital and its people have been through. Just south of Dongnimmun Station […]
Discounts from Jin Air | 진에어 특별 이벤트 You now have a reason to keep your airline tickets after leaving the airplane: they can be used as discount coupons! Budget carrier Jin Air has launched a special promotion package in cooperation with its business partners. Regardless of their destinations, those who have flown Jin Air this […]