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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War Memorial of Korea

    [box_dark]War Memorial of Korea | 전쟁기념관[/box_dark] The War Memorial of Korea exhibits various weapons and equipment from Korea’s prehistoric times to the modern period as well as paintings of battlefields…
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Exploring Sungnyemun Gate And Its Neighbors

  [box_dark] EXPLORING SUNGNYEMUN GATE AND ITS NEIGHBORS | 숭례문 지역 Seoul’s historic entrance is reborn Written by Robert J. Fouser [/box_dark]   History may note this year as “Year of the Seoul…
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Dongjak Station

South Korea’s Memorial Day falls on the 6th and the anniversary of the start of the Korean War on the 25th, making June an opportune time to pay respects to the fallen in Dongjak. Dongjak’s best real estate sits on a large hill…
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Ichon Hangang Park

[box_dark]ICHON HANGANG PARK | 이촌한강공원 Pleasant leisure space offers views, history[/box_dark]     Ichon Hangang Park is located on the north side of the Hangang River between Jungnangcheongyo Bridge and Wonhyodaegyo…
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Garosu-gil: Trendy Gangnam street offers boutique shopping, fine dining

  [box_dark] GAROSU-GIL Trendy Gangnam street offers boutique shopping, fine dining Written by Curtis File Photographed by Ryu Seunghoo [/box_dark]   Whether you’re looking for luxury goods, posh lounges,…
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[The Korea Herald] Korean culture advocate with big dreams

[box_dark] Korean culture advocate with big dreams Publisher Hank Kim talks about devoting his life to publishing English-language books about Korea Published : 2013-05-31 20:49 Updated : 2013-05-31 21:30 The Korea Herald > Life&Style > Books > Book…
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A FEAST FOR YOUR EYES

[box_dark] A FEAST FOR YOUR EYES Devour some of Seoul's finest views, and the cuisine that comes with them  Written by Loren Cotter [/box_dark]     Seoul is a skyscraper city with ample opportunities for…
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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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From Korea University to Kyung Hee University

  [box_dark] From Korea University to Kyung Hee University l 고려대학교—경희대학교 Where history and students meet Written by Robert J. Fouser [/box_dark]   In the 1930s, Seoul expanded rapidly…