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,…

Communication and talent

Hair & Joy’s unrivaled staff make the Hongdae salon an expat favorite

Care for everyone

Understanding the Korean healthcare system Korea’s progression from extreme poverty to the ranks of developed nations, indeed a role model for many developing countries, has been a justified source of national pride. The rise in living…

Healthy kimchi

[box_light]Healthy kimchi A story of heaven, earth and humanity[/box_light] Written by Ogan Gurel, MD It has been said that to eat kimchi is to eat the universe, and that thereby the universe becomes a part of the soul. Those…

A Super Birthday Food

[box_light]A Super Birthday Food How about some seaweed soup (미역국) instead of birthday cake?[/box_light] Written by Ogan Gurel, MD Welcome to the inaugural column in a series that explores the world of “Healthy Living in Korea.”…
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Dragon Hill Spa & Resort

  Dragon Hill Spa & Resort  | 드래곤힐스파 The Dragon Hill Spa may be Korea’s best-known jjimjilbang, or Korean spa. Essentially, it’s a seven-story relaxation center, with various hot tubs and pools, an assortment…
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Tea Therapy

  Tea Therapy Blurring the conventional realms of health center and cafe, Tea Therapy is the brainchild of its owner’s philosophy---making his professional craft even more accessible to the masses through teas and diets. The…
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Jaseng Hospital of Oriental Medicine

  Jaseng Hospital of Oriental Medicine Oriental medicine is rapidly earning a reputation even among expats in Korea for promoting health without pharmaceuticals, excessive treatments, or operations. Jaseng Hospital of Oriental Medicine,…