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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Mt. Hambaeksan

Some chilly hikers at the summit of Mt. Hambaeksan. Photo by Robert Koehler.

SEOUL Weekly: Changgyeonggung Morning

Aug 14, 2013 / Issue No. 593 Changgyeonggung Morning Beautiful Korean traditional music and dance in a sublime setting What better way to spend…
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Performance at Unhyeongung Palace

Friday evening performance of Korean traditional music at Unhyeongung Palace, the residence of Korea’s 19th century prince regent Heungseon Daewongun. Photo by Robert Koehler.

Weekly SEOUL: SEOUL Weekly: SuperSonic 2013

Aug 6, 2013 / Issue No. 592 SuperSonic 2013 Pet Shop Boys, John Legend, Earth, Wind & Fire and more SuperSonic Festival 2013---with the…
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Yeouido Sunset

Spectacular summer sunset over Yeouido Hangang Park Cascade. Photo by Robert Koehler.

SEOUL Weekly: 60 Years of Armistice

July 31, 2013 / Issue No. 591 60 Years of Armistice National Museum of Korean Contemporary History special exhibit examines history of inter-Korean relations The…
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Sanjeong Lake, Pocheon

Mist, mountains, water and rocks at Sanjeong Lake, Pocheon. Photo by Robert Koehler.
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SEOUL Weekly: SEOUL August Issue Out

July 24, 2013 / Issue No. 590 Looking for an Editor Seoul Selection is looking for an editor to edit and publish our various publications, including…
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Sunset over the Hangang River

A beautiful sunset sky over Seoul, something of a rarity over these last couple of rainy weeks. Photo by Robert Koehler.