Gurye Sansuyu Festival | 구례산수유꽃축제 The winter snow has yet to melt off the high Jirisan peaks, but already the sansuyu cornel tree villages located on the foothills are painted a brilliant golden yellow. The Jeollanam-do town of Gurye will hold its annual Sansuyu Festival March 29–31. Sandong Township, the festival site, is home to the country’s […]
Gwangyang International Maehwa Festival | 광양국제매화축제 Head out to Gwangyang, the eastern edge of Jeollanam-do bordering the South Sea where the annual maehwa (apricot flower) festival will take place March 23–31. In springtime, Maehwa Village, the festival site, becomes a most splendid landscape as the apricot flowers burst into bloom. Picture-taking is by far the most popular […]
[box_dark] Yeongdeok Blue Road | 영덕 블루로드 Crabs, sunrises, and sea on Korea’s road of healing [/box_dark] Written by Robert Koehler Photographs courtesy of Yeongdeok-gun Office In January, the Korea Tourism Organization conducted a poll of Korean Internet users, asking them to choose the top 100 tourist sites in the country. Yeongdeok’s Blue Road came in […]
March 20, 2013 / Issue No. 572 Looking for Writers We are looking for writers to pen the Korea Essential 2013 series, a cooperative project between the Korea Foundation and Seoul Selection. We’ve published 12 volumes so far, which you can find on Seoul Selection’s online bookshop. This year, we plan to release four volumes: […]
Amseojae, a scenic pavilion used by 17th century scholar Song Si-yeol during his time in exile in the Hwayang Valley, Goesan. Photo by Robert Koehler.
Samcheong-dong | 삼청동 Samcheong-dong’s unique mix of traditional hanok-style buildings, modern art galleries, comfy cafés, and excellent restaurants makes it a huge draw. Samcheong-dong is a melting pot of old and new, East and West, that wonderfully demonstrates Seoul’s evolving culture. Taking a walk and appreciating this peaceful, quaint area is a journey in itself. EAT> Check out […]
Ansan Mountain | 안산 Yonsei’s campus is bordered to the north by Ansan Mountain, which serves as a natural park popular among both residents and students. Its hiking trails lead you to a smoke signal station from the Joseon Dynasty at the summit, where you can enjoy a great view of the city. How about including hiking […]
Sinchon | 신촌 Sinchon is a playground for youth thanks to its location, as it’s surrounded by three prominent universities. During the day, the sidewalks are crowded with young people walking to or from class or lunch or en route to one of the ubiquitous coffee shops in the area. In the evenings, this area transforms, exhibiting a […]
Hongdae | 홍대 Stop hibernating—it’s time to kick into action. Its creative energy, artsy community, and bars and clubs are all legitimate reasons for conquering the night at Hongdae. Hit up your club of choice by purchasing a Club Day bracelet for KRW 20,000, which will get you into each of the 20-plus participating clubs. EAT> Bonjour […]