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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Seoul Museum

[box_dark] Seoul Museum | 서울미술관[/box_dark]   Seoul Museum is noted for its extraordinary collection of Korean modern art, including Bull, an oil painting masterpiece created by Lee Jung-seob. In addition, the museum…
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Art Nine

  [box_dark]Art Nine | 아트나인[/box_dark]   Art Nine, a new cinema house devoted to independent art movies, has opened its doors in Sadang-dong, in southern Seoul near Isu Station. Located on the 12th floor of the…
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Mecenatpolis

  [box_dark]Mecenatpolis | 메세나폴리스[/box_dark] Located at Hapjeong Station, Mecenatpolis is the latest addition to Seoul’s mixed-use commercial district that embraces shopping, entertainment, and residential compounds.…
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Yeouido Spring Flower Festival (Apr 12–18, 2013)

  [box_dark] Yeouido Spring Flower Festival | 여의도벚꽃축제[/box_dark] The annual Yeouido Spring Flower Festival is set to return Apr 12–18 when 1,700 cherry trees erupt into magnificent clouds of pink. The spring’s…
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Behind the Belfry

[box_success] Behind the Belfry An evening around Jonggak Station Written by Daisy Larios [/box_success] The Gwancheol-dong area in Jongno by Jonggak Station 종각역 (Line 1), Exit 4—the labyrinth of alleys that lie between the Bosingak…
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Prost Pub and Grill

  Prost Pub and Grill | 프로스트 펍 앤 그릴 Part of the landmark District complex attached to the Hamilton Hotel, Prost is a traditional pub in the best sense of the term. Beer drinkers will love the vibe, but the mojitos…
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Ayasophia Wedding Dress

  Ayasophia Wedding Dress | 아야소피아 웨딩드레스 This cozy hanok shop hidden away in an alley near Bukchon’s Jeongdok Library deals almost exclusively in wedding dresses. You can try on dresses before making up…
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National Museum of Korean Contemporary History

  National Museum of Korean Contemporary History | 대한민국역사박물관 This latest addition to Korea’s national museum system pays tribute to the country’s modern history, spanning from the opening of Korea in 1876…
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Seoul Global Culture and Tourism Center

  Seoul Global Culture and Tourism Center The Seoul Global Culture and Tourism Center has a multilingual staff to dispense tourism information, make reservations, and even suggest client-tailored travel itineraries. The center…