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,…

Fashion 5: Undercover Layering

[box_light]Fashion 5: Undercover Layering[/box_light] Written by Deanne Nguyen As any lady who’s spent time outside Asia will notice, summer skin is a little more conservative on this side of the world. Though showing a bit of shoulder…

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.”…

AUGUST HOT SPOTS

  [box_dark]AUGUST HOT SPOTS Seoul's pick of places around town[/box_dark] [box_info]Shopping[/box_info] Bratson Bratson is a Korean streetwear brand inspired by 70s punk rock, 90s street style, and subcultural art forms.…

October HOT SPOTS

October HOT SPOTS SEOUL’S PICK OF PLACES AROUND TOWN [box_info]SERVICES[/box_info] INT'L COUNSELING & COACHING SERVICES Yonsei University Center for Counseling & Coaching Services trains specialists in various fields of…

KIAF/13: The 12th Korea International Art Fair

The 12th Korea International Art Fair, KIAF/13, is an international art fair featuring the zenith of contemporary art from all over the world. As the largest and most popular art market in Asia, KIAF is committed to satisfying both artists…
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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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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…