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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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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Magpie Brewing and Limix Lab

[box_dark] LABORS OF LOVE Magpie Brewing and Limix Lab are all about dedication to the craft Written by Daisy Larios Photographed by Ryu Seunghoo [/box_dark]   Seoul’s bar scene is almost a microcosm of Korea’s breakneck…
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Tartine Revives European Flavor

  [box_dark]TARTINE | 타르틴 Tartine Revives European Flavor[/box_dark] Tartine Bakery & Café is a small pie shop in Itaewon with a French country decor. It serves authentic American pies, cookies, and cheesecakes;…
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Renaissance Seoul Hotel’s Vendome

  [box_dark] Renaissance Seoul Hotel’s Vendome | 르네상스 서울 호텔 벤돔 OPEN-AIR PUB ENTICES BEER LOVERS [/box_dark] Renaissance Seoul Hotel’s Vendome is welcoming patrons with the opening of its outdoor…
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Sungnyemun Gate Timelapse

Sungnyemun Gate Timelapse from Robert Koehler Just experimenting with timelapse photography above Seoul's landmark Sungnyemun Gate.   Sungnyemun Gate Timelapse from Robert Koehler on Vimeo.
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Hangang River Cruise

  [box_dark]Hangang River Cruise | 한강유람선[/box_dark] Taking a cruise is a great way to enjoy the fresh air and get away from it all. Enjoy spectacular nighttime views of the Hangang River on themed cruises with live magic…
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Spring by the Hangang River

  [box_dark] Spring by the Hangang River | 한강 A day following the lazy river at the heart of a workaholic city Written by Ben Jackson Photographed by Ryu Seunghoo [/box_dark]   After spending its youth…
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Lotus Lantern Festival (May 10-12, 2013)

  [box_dark]Lotus Lantern Festival | 연등축제[/box_dark] The Lotus Lantern Festival in Seoul is an important Korean celebration held in the lead-up to Buddha’s birthday. This year it will be held the weekend of May 10–12…
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Jongmyo Royal Shrine Ritual

  [box_dark]Jongmyo Royal Shrine Ritual | 종묘대제[/box_dark]   A reenactment of the memorial ceremony for the kings and queens of the Joseon Dynasty will take place May 5 at Jongmyo Royal Shrine. According to Confucian…