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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Sungnyemun

    [box_dark]Sungnyemun | 숭례문[/box_dark] Sungnyemun, a 600-year-old landmark in Seoul, was officially opened to the public on May 4, five years after it was severely damaged by an arson attack. Sungnyemun served…
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War Memorial of Korea

    [box_dark]War Memorial of Korea | 전쟁기념관[/box_dark] The War Memorial of Korea exhibits various weapons and equipment from Korea’s prehistoric times to the modern period as well as paintings of battlefields…
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Exploring Sungnyemun Gate And Its Neighbors

  [box_dark] EXPLORING SUNGNYEMUN GATE AND ITS NEIGHBORS | 숭례문 지역 Seoul’s historic entrance is reborn Written by Robert J. Fouser [/box_dark]   History may note this year as “Year of the Seoul…
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Dongjak Station

South Korea’s Memorial Day falls on the 6th and the anniversary of the start of the Korean War on the 25th, making June an opportune time to pay respects to the fallen in Dongjak. Dongjak’s best real estate sits on a large hill…
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Ichon Hangang Park

[box_dark]ICHON HANGANG PARK | 이촌한강공원 Pleasant leisure space offers views, history[/box_dark]     Ichon Hangang Park is located on the north side of the Hangang River between Jungnangcheongyo Bridge and Wonhyodaegyo…
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Garosu-gil: Trendy Gangnam street offers boutique shopping, fine dining

  [box_dark] GAROSU-GIL Trendy Gangnam street offers boutique shopping, fine dining Written by Curtis File Photographed by Ryu Seunghoo [/box_dark]   Whether you’re looking for luxury goods, posh lounges,…
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Hwasun: Searching for Korea's Sacred Stones

[box_dark] HWASUN | 화순 Searching for Korea's Sacred Stones Written and photographed by Peter DeMarco [/box_dark]     Hwasun, a large county about an hour southeast of Gwangju, looks like any other in Jeollanam-do.…
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[The Korea Herald] Korean culture advocate with big dreams

[box_dark] Korean culture advocate with big dreams Publisher Hank Kim talks about devoting his life to publishing English-language books about Korea Published : 2013-05-31 20:49 Updated : 2013-05-31 21:30 The Korea Herald > Life&Style > Books > Book…
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A FEAST FOR YOUR EYES

[box_dark] A FEAST FOR YOUR EYES Devour some of Seoul's finest views, and the cuisine that comes with them  Written by Loren Cotter [/box_dark]     Seoul is a skyscraper city with ample opportunities for…