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Insa-dong’s Tradition and Modernity in Seoul

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Insa-dong’s Tradition and Modernity in Seoul


Seoul’s Insa-dong starts modestly, but as the main road continues, the neighborhood’s charming tea shops, restaurants and galleries are revealed.

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Gwangnaru Pedestrian Bridge in Seoul

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Gwangnaru Pedestrian Bridge in Seoul


The Gwangnaru Pedestrian Bridge in Seoul began as a citizen’s suggestion and became a park-like pathway across the mighty Hangang river.

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National Folk Museum of Korea in Seoul

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National Folk Museum of Korea in Seoul


The National Folk Museum of Korea holds a collection of 4,000 items that explain the daily lives of Koreans from the prehistoric age until the present.

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Bosingak Belfry in Seoul

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Bosingak Belfry in Seoul


The Bosingak Belfry in Seoul was erected in 1396 to notify the citizens of Seoul of the opening and closing times of the city gates and emergencies.

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Boramae Park in Southern Seoul


Boramae Park is one of southern Seoul’s most prominent green spaces and includes a large track, a 9,000-sqm. lotus pond and other recreational facilities.

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Seoul Snow Jam 2009

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Seoul Snow Jam 2009


Seoul Snow Jam 2009 brought the FIS Men’s Big Air Snowboard World Cup to downtown Seoul when a huge ski jump was placed in the midst of Gwanghwamun Square.

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Winter Festivals in Korea

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Winter Festivals in Korea


Embrace the chill and head on out to one of the many winter festivals in Korea that take place at this time of year!

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Ppeppero Day and Korea’s Many Quirky Holidays

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Ppeppero Day and Korea’s Many Quirky Holidays


Ppeppero Day and Korea’s many quirky holidays that occur on the 14th of each month express an almost national obsession with puppy love.

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Six Great Seoul Cafes

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Six Great Seoul Cafes


Love coffee? So does Korea. To satisfy your need for a cup of joe, here are six great Seoul cafes that treat making coffee like an art.

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Seoul Design Olympiad 2009

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Seoul Design Olympiad 2009


With Seoul’s designation as “World Design Capital 2010,” city officials are building public support for good design through the Seoul Design Olympiad.

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