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. Gwanaksan

  [box_dark]Mt. Gwanaksan | 관악산[/box_dark] Mt. Gwanaksan, which forms Seoul’s southern border, is famous for its spectacular scenery of rugged peaks and luscious valleys. Its diversity of walking trails offers hikers dynamic…
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Korean Folk Village

  [box_dark]Korean Folk Village | 한국민속촌[/box_dark]   The Korean Folk Village features reproductions of life in the late Joseon period. Set on an expansive 243-acre site, the village showcases the cultures and…
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Provence Village

  [box_dark]Provence Village | 프로방스 마을[/box_dark]   Having started out as a French restaurant back in 1996, Provence Village in Paju is now a theme village with art and interior design stores and…
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Garden of Morning Calm

  [box_dark]Garden of Morning Calm | 아침고요수목원[/box_dark]   The Garden of Morning Calm, located in Gapyeong—some 50 kilometers northeast of Seoul—is huge, and one of the best botanical gardens in the greater…
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GOESAN

  [box_dark] GOESAN | 괴산 Hidden valleys are treasure troves of natural splendor Written and photographed by Robert Koehler [/box_dark]   Want to escape civilization for a day? Goesan’s your place. Tucked…
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Lagung Hotel

    [box_dark]Lagung Hotel | 라궁[/box_dark]   The Lagung, meaning “Silla Palace,” is a traditional deluxe hotel located in the ancient Silla Kingdom capital of Gyeongju. The hotel establishment…
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Suncheon Bay Garden Expo 2013

  [box_dark]Suncheon Bay Garden Expo 2013 | 2013 순천만국제정원박람회[/box_dark]   Suncheon Bay Garden Expo 2013 will kick off Apr 20 for a 6-month run in the southern coastal city, highlighting…
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Discounts from Jin Air

  Discounts from Jin Air | 진에어 특별 이벤트   You now have a reason to keep your airline tickets after leaving the airplane: they can be used as discount coupons! Budget carrier Jin Air has launched a special…
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Cheongsando Slow Walking Festival

  [box_dark]Cheongsando Slow Walking Festival | 청산도슬로우걷기축제[/box_dark]   Cheongsando Slow Walking Festival 2013 will continue during the entire month of April on this island in Wando County, Jeollanam-do.…