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,…

KOREA THROUGH HER BIRDS

[box_dark]KOREA THROUGH HER BIRDS Bird-watcher Robert Newlin explores an underappreciated avian world[/box_dark] Written by Robert Koehler Through Korea through Her Birds (Seoul Selection, 2013), photographer, comparative and English…
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STORAGE & CO.

[box_dark]STORAGE & CO. | 스토리지앤코[/box_dark] Standing up as another positive addition to the growing menswear scene in Hongdae, Storage and Co. opened its doors last year. The shop is filled with carefully selected and well-organized…
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Swimwear Trends for Summer 2013

[box_dark] Swimwear Trends for Summer 2013 The hottest swimsuits of the season [/box_dark] As summer rolls around and the weather grows hot and humid, the only thing that can beat the heat is a cool dip while donning a swimsuit.…
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Shopper’s Paradise?

[box_dark] Shopper’s Paradise? Seoul doesn’t lack places to shop. Whether you’re looking for dried seaweed, pricey Korean antiques, or the latest in designer fashion, you’ll find it in Seoul. [/box_dark]       [box_info] CLOTHING Seoul…
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Must-Have Cosmetics 2013

[box_dark] MUST-HAVE COSMETICS 2013 Written by Monica Suk Photographs courtesy of various manufacturers [/box_dark]     [box_info]Skinfood: Flora Tea Nail Vita Alpha[/box_info] There’s nothing like getting…
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Your wish list in SEOUL

[box_success] Your wish list in SEOUL Korean-made goods to take home with you Written by Monica Suk Photographs courtesy of various manufacturers [/box_success]   Seoul is a shopping paradise, with traditional and modern…
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White Day gift ideas

[box_success] White Day Keeping the woman in your life happy Written by Robert Koehler Photographs courtesy of various manufacturers [/box_success]   Korea celebrates White Day on March 14, one month after Valentine’s…
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Ayasophia Wedding Dress

  Ayasophia Wedding Dress | 아야소피아 웨딩드레스 This cozy hanok shop hidden away in an alley near Bukchon’s Jeongdok Library deals almost exclusively in wedding dresses. You can try on dresses before making up…
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SEVEN THINGS to Buy This Winter

SEVEN THINGS to Buy This Winter Written by Violet Kim Photographs courtesy of various manufacturers This winter—which local papers report is the coldest one in 56 years—these stylish accessories will keep you fabulous. And fabulously…