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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IFC Mall

  [box_dark]IFC MALL[/box_dark] The IFC Mall is a new mega shopping center located in the space underneath the International Financial Center in Yeouido. The mall features 100 stores and restaurants, including a major bookstore, two-floor…
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Hanok, Photography, and Tea

[box_dark] Hanok, Photography, and Tea Enjoying the old and new in Chungmuro | 충무로 Written by Robert J. Fouser [/box_dark]     A visit to a famous place in Seoul often turns up surprises in the streets…
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Rooftop Pool at the Hamilton Hotel

  [box_dark]Rooftop Pool at the Hamilton Hotel | 해밀턴 호텔[/box_dark] The Hamilton's rooftop swimming pool is particularly popular on weekends during the summer. Arrive early, as it gets really crowded on weekends, especially…
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Sutome Guesthouse

  [box_dark]Sutome Guesthouse | 수토메 게스트하우스[/box_dark] Originally built as a private residence, Sutome now welcomes travelers as a refined guesthouse after recent renovation work. The three-story house is…
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The Lull of a More Languid Land

[box_dark] The lull of a more languid land You don’t need to head to the Caribbean to find charming tropical watering holes The summer season is upon us with a vengeance. If you can’t manage plans to escape the confines of our…
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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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National Museum of Korean Contemporary History

    [button link="The URL of the button" variation="black"]National Museum of Korean Contemporary History[/button] 대한민국역사박물관 The National Museum of Korean Contemporary History is stepping up its effort…
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Summer Retreat at the W Hotel

[button link="The URL of the button" variation="sky"]Summer Retreat at the W Hotel[/button] Need a more upscale poolside experience? The W Hotel’s indoor spa features a swimming pool, fitness center, bathing pools, and 50 kinds of body…
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Ice Dessert Cafés

[box_dark]Ice Dessert Cafés | 빙수 카페[/box_dark]   Bingsu 빙수 is a popular summertime dessert made of shaved ice and sweetened red beans. It is often topped with ice cream, frozen yogurt, sweetened condensed milk, fruit…