Hadong and Gurye

  Countryside charms and nature's beauty await along the banks of the Seomjingang River   Gazing southeast, the sun rises slowly but surely over the horizon. The Seomjingang River’s pristine waters reflect the morning light…

Old Is New Again

Young entrepreneurs use old buildings to give Seoul new life   “Dull, inert cities, it is true, do contain the seeds of their own destruction and little else. But lively, diverse, intense cities contain the seeds of their own regeneration,…
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Zen Hideaway

    Zen Hideaway | 젠 하이드어웨이 (Myeong-dong)   This stylish restaurant in Myeong-dong has a calming energy in a wide-open atmosphere. The interior has Japanese lines but a Thai edge. The food is…
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Manseok Dakhanmari

  Manseok Dakhanmari | 만석닭한마리 (Insa-dong) It’s all about the broth. The rich chicken broth here in Insa-dong is flavored with oriental herbs, mung beans, and spices, and it is then used to cook a whole chicken. One…
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Two Hands Burger

  Two Hands Burger | 투핸즈버거 (Haebangchon) Yep, this place located in Haebangchon is aptly named—you do need two hands to eat these burgers. The burger juice, condiments, and maybe egg yolk (or chili) ooze out as…
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Les Deux Plats

  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…