Discovering Korea | Page 5 of 13 | All things Korea travel: A deep dive in the the culture and history of the land of the Morning Calm

Welcoming Seollal and the Year of the Rabbit in Korea

A painting depicting two rabbits, a white one sitting on the ground, and behind it, a black and white one.

This year, February 3rd marks Seollal, or the lunar New Year and the day Koreans welcome the Year of the Rabbit in Korea.

Seoul Digital Media City of the Future

An outside modern art exhibit made with connected bubble-like stainless balls. A group of Korean high school students gathers underneath.

The Digital Media City is a state-of-the-art media entertainment cluster envisioned as a way to expand Korea’s advanced IT, human resources and entertainment industries.

Gwangjang Traditional Market in Seoul

Started back in 1905, Gwangjang Market is Seoul’s oldest traditional daily marketplace. Stop by to visit some of the 5,000 vendors justly famous for their fine silks and delicious bindaetteok pancakes!

The Prospering Virtue of Changdeokgung Palace

Outside view of Changdeokgung Palace, showing red pillars, with turquoise fretwork on the windows, ornate design in the eaves, and stone steps up to the doors.

Many say Changdeokgung palace is Seoul’s most beautiful royal residence. Completed in 1412, the UNESCO-listed palace was home to 13 kings over 270 years.

Daegwallyeong Sheep Farm in Korea

The Daegwallyeong Sheep Farm in Korea offers a unique experience – to be amongst hundreds of sheep in Pyeongchang County’s gorgeous Taebaeksan mountains.

G20 Seoul Summit

Looking up at a tall glass skyscraper on the left of the frame, and on the right a circular glass building, with large signs announcing the G20 summit in Seoul.

The world’s heads of state and top business leaders have arrived in Seoul for the G20 Summit. Tasked with lifting the globe out of financial crisis.

The Best Noodle Shops in Seoul

Two metal bowls, one containing noodles in a red broth, and the other with noodles, seaweed and greens, on a wooden table.

Noodles go back thousands of years in Korea, where they symbolize longevity. Let’s celebrate culinary durability with two of my favorite Seoul noodle shops.

Cruising the Hangang on a Bicycle

A view down the bicycle path along the Hangang river in Seoul, Korea.

Cruising the Hangang on a Bicycle is the perfect way to explore the nine million square meters of riverside parks along Seoul’s most iconic symbol.

The Cheongwadae Sarangchae in Seoul

A circular meeting table in light wood, with a map of the world in the center. Flags from each nation around the table at Cheongwadae Sarangchae.

The Cheongwadae Sarangchae in Seoul is a presidential museum that showcases Korea’s past and future.

Where and When to See Autumn Color in Korea

A large stone house with light green roof nestled amongst trees with their yellow, red, and orange autumnal leaves.

Autumn in South Korea means it’s possible to find spectacular shows of colorful foliage all across the peninsula. Should you wish to seek them out, here are two charts to help the amateur leaf chaser!

Hiking Seoul Fortress

Stone block wall with an arched doorway, at Seoul fortress, a roof visible in the background, and trees and blue sky behind.

Upon Seoul’s founding in 1394, a fortress was built to join the four mountains that surrounded the city. Today, hiking Seoul Fortress affords great views and makes for great exercise.

The Historic Jeong-dong Neighborhood in Seoul

On the left, a high stone wall, with a footpath in red brick running alongside. Low stools at the base of the wall, a pedestrian in the distance, and trees to the right of the frame.

Some of Seoul’s best walking streets are in the historic and verdant Jeong-dong neighborhood, site of the city’s earliest foreign churches, missionary schools and foreign legations.