Seoul Museum of History | 서울역사박물관 Through Jan 20, Seoul’s preeminent repository of Korean history will be hosting a special exhibit on the historic Jeongdong district and the 1900 Exposition Universelle in Paris. After Korea’s opening to the West at the end of the 19th century, Jeong-dong (a short walk from the museum itself) became Seoul’s Western legation quarter, […]
Tea Therapy Blurring the conventional realms of health center and cafe, Tea Therapy is the brainchild of its owner’s philosophy—making his professional craft even more accessible to the masses through teas and diets. The owner is a certified Oriental medicine doctor. Drawing from traditional herbs, he focuses on the ingredients but also on the […]
Somerset Palace Seoul Located in the heart of Seoul’s diplomatic, business, and financial districts, Somerset Palace Seoul sits beside Korea’s dynastic seat of government—Gyeongbokgung Palace. The serviced residence occupies an ideal spot for a leisurely stroll to the restaurants, shopping arcades, entertainment outlets, and historic sites dotted in the nearby Insa-dong and Jongno area. […]
WINTER RETREATS Written by Robert Koehler Photographed by Ryu Seunghoo Relax and recharge at some of the Seoul area’s best weekend hideaways Sometimes, you just want to stay in. This is especially so in winter. Koreans have an expression, “Happiness is a full stomach and a warm back.” Indeed, there […]
Feb 13, 2013 / Issue No. 567 Translators Needed Seoul Selection is looking for Korean-to-English and English-to-Korean translators. Experienced translators preferred. If interested, send a resume to Eugene at planner@seoulselection.com. ‘Letters from Joseon’ on Amazon Fascinating history sheds light on dramatic times We are pleased to announce that Robert Neff’s Letters from Joseon is now […]
Photographer’s wife pours tea at Tteuran, a cozy hanok teahouse in Ikseon-dong, near Insa-dong. Photo by Robert Koehler.
Jaseng Hospital of Oriental Medicine Oriental medicine is rapidly earning a reputation even among expats in Korea for promoting health without pharmaceuticals, excessive treatments, or operations. Jaseng Hospital of Oriental Medicine, the standard bearer in this alternative medical trend, is famous for its therapy, which is based on non-surgical oriental medicine. It runs an […]
Les Deux Plats Located in the alley of international eating establishments behind the Hamilton Hotel, Les Deux Plats is a unique French restaurant with a heavy Italian influence. The menu has a wealth of choices, including brunch items, salads, pastas, risottos, and steaks, though tweaked a bit to make them suitable to the Korean […]
Asia Foundation Korea representative Peter Beck talks to SEOUL “I feel like I’ve got the coolest commute in Seoul,” says Peter Beck as he sits in his seventh floor office looking out over northern Seoul. Every morning, Beck’s walk to work takes him from his house in the old neighborhood of Seochon, where he lives […]