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,…
WINTER RETREATS
WINTER RETREATS
Written by Robert Koehler
Photographed by Ryu Seunghoo
Relax and recharge at some of the Seoul area’s best weekend hideaways
Sometimes, you just want to stay in.
This…
Jaseng Hospital of Oriental Medicine
Jaseng Hospital of Oriental Medicine
Oriental medicine is rapidly earning a reputation even among expats in Korea for promoting health without pharmaceuticals, excessive treatments, or operations. Jaseng Hospital of Oriental Medicine,…
Les Deux Plats
Les Deux Plats
Located in the alley of international eating establishments behind the Hamilton Hotel, Les Deux Plats is a unique French restaurant with a heavy Italian influence. The menu has a wealth of choices, including…
Jan 29, 2013, Issue No. 565
Jan 29, 2013 / Issue No. 565
Patti Smith in Seoul
Goddess of Punk comes to Korea
The Goddess of Punk comes to Korea for the first time ever. The Chicago-born…
Hangangjin Station
Itaewon reinvents itself as an arts and culture destination.
One of the most dramatic changes that Seoul has gone through in the past few years has been the transformation of Itaewon from an area of scruff and grime into one of the trendiest,…
Museums in Gwanghwamun
Museums in Gwanghwamun
A crash course in Korean history
Written by Robert J. Fouser
Photographed by Robert Koehler
The Gwanghwamun area in the heart of Seoul has been in the news lately. Recently,…
Seoul City’s Walking Tours
Experiencing the Past
Seoul City’s walking tours offer insight into capital’s heritage
Written by Jennifer Flinn
Photographed by Ryu Seunghoo
As part of its efforts to improve the infrastructure…
Sungnyemun Gate
Sungnyemun Gate | 숭례문
After a painstaking multiyear reconstruction effort, Sungnyemun Gate will be unveiled on April, the date the cultural site was destroyed in a fire in 2008. Designated as National Treasure No. 1 of…
Daehangno
Daehangno | 대학로
Best known as Seoul’s quintessential theater district, Daehangno is tantamount to an off-Broadway area that plays host to some 40 small- and medium-sized theaters and performing arts venues. As the designation…