23 Aug 2009, Posted by Matt in Art & Culture, Festivals & Holidays, Seoul, Video, 5 Comments

Seoul Fringe Festival 2009

During Seoul’s hot summer, if you’re walking along the colorful streets of the Hongik University neighborhood, you may happen upon a seemingly impromptu performance. That’s because Seoul hosts perhaps Asia’s largest Fringe Festival, a three-week showcase of independent and underground art installations.

18 Mar 2009, Posted by Matt in Buddhist Temples, Nature, Seoul, Shopping, 13 Comments

Youth Culture in Seoul’s Edae Neighborhood

The Edae neighborhood’s shopping alleys at night (click here for larger).

Periodically, we explore places to see in the big city. This time around we’ll head to a vibrant neighborhood that’s often overlooked on Seoul itineraries. That neighborhood is Edae (이대), which along with the neighborhoods of Sinchon and Hongdae, are perhaps Seoul’s most famous areas for college students. Sure, Sinchon and Hongdae are very well-known for their youthful exuberance, but Edae has its own distinct character that shouldn’t be missed.

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27 Oct 2008, Posted by Matt in Art & Culture, Seoul, 0 Comments

Seoul Design Olympiad 2008

Seoul Design Olympiad 2008 (SDO) is an international design festival held by Seoul City aimed at showing the important role design plays in improving the quality of people’s lives.