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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K-Shuttle

  [box_dark]K-Shuttle | 케이셔틀버스[/box_dark] The K-Shuttle package is a foreigner-only bus tour that travels around Korea’s major attractions outside Seoul. K-Shuttle offers three routes, with one course covering the…
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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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Seoul City Tour Bus

  [box_dark]Seoul City Tour Bus | 서울시티투어 버스[/box_dark] The Seoul City Tour operates a new bus route that visits famous marketplaces in central Seoul areas. For a mere KRW 12,000, you can hop off and on a double-decker…
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Palace Courtyard Concerts

  [box_dark]Palace Courtyard Concerts | 고궁음악회[/box_dark] A series of traditional music concerts are taking place at Seoul’s major palaces and shrine during weekends throughout May and June. The four venues are Gyeongbokgung…
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Nanji Campground

  [box_dark]Nanji Campground |  난지캠핑장[/box_dark] Nanji Campground is a brand-new waterfront campsite located inside Nanji Hangang Park. It is fully equipped with campsite amenities, including field kitchens, shower rooms,…
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Pyeongchang-dong Alley

  [box_dark]Pyeongchang-dong Alley | 평창동길[/box_dark] On the southern outskirts of Mt. Bukhansan sits Pyeongchang-dong, a rich hillside neighborhood that boasts 20 galleries along its meandering alley. The steep slopes are…
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Sungnyemun

    [box_dark]Sungnyemun | 숭례문[/box_dark] Sungnyemun, a 600-year-old landmark in Seoul, was officially opened to the public on May 4, five years after it was severely damaged by an arson attack. Sungnyemun served…