Sampling Samcheong-dong’s Charms in Seoul
Samcheong-dong’s charming mix of traditional hanok-style buildings, modern art galleries, comfy cafés and excellent restaurants have made it a huge draw.
Month: March 2010
Sinchon is Seoul’s Student District
Just a short walk from my first apartment in Seoul is the popular neighborhood of Sinchon (신촌). The name means “new village,” and yet it’s actually one of Seoul’s older areas. But if you ask most people what comes to mind when they hear Sinchon, they’ll invariably say young people. Located around three prominent universities – …
Deoksugung Palace of Virtue in Seoul
In the years before Japan’s colonization of Korea, the Deoksugung palace of virtue in Seoul was the site of fascinating political intrigue and tragedy.
Climbing Dobongsan Mountain
Climbing Dobongsan mountain in northern Seoul’s gorgeous Bukhansan National Park is something every visitor to Korea should do.
The Lock Museum in Seoul
The Lock Museum in Seoul is an aesthetically beautiful six-story building dedicated to the collection, preservation and display of handmade metal work.
Seodaemun Prison History Hall and Independence Park
The Seodaemun Prison History Hall and Independence Park teaches guests about a site once used to detain, torture and execute Korea’s independence activists.