
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,…

Step Into the Spotlight
Expat theater takes center stage

Four Tasting Venues for the Wine Curious
Want to expand your wine palate? Here’s where to go.

Seoul at Night
Photographer Noe Alonzo captures the beauty of a city that comes alive when the sun goes down
Seoul has always been a night city in my eyes. There are shopping centers that are open 24 hours a day, people heading out for drinks with coworkers,…

Date Night: Geumho Edition
Indulge in the area’s best
With spring in full swing, there’s no better time to get out and explore the city.
While Seoul has its fair share of reliable hotspots, there’s an undeniable charm in discovering something new. Enter Geumho-dong,…

Hot and Happening in Huam-dong
Experience the energy of one of Seoul’s grittier neighborhoods
Extending across a ridge close to the top of Namsan and sloping downwards towards Seoul Station and Sookmyoung Women’s University, Huam-dong is dotted with entertaining…

Beantown
You don’t have to search long for a good cup of joe in Gangneung, Korea’s coffee capital

Wash Away the Cold
Cure the winter blues with a visit to the jjimjilbang

Hip Beer in an Unexpected Location
Geumho-dong’s Setakso Yeopjip isn’t your average neighborhood bottle shop

Night Skiing
Hit the slopes after dark