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The Prada Transformer in Seoul

An exhibition of skirts hanging from the ceiling, against a white and black background at the Prada transformer in Seoul.

The Prada Transformer, a collaboration of the Italian designer and architect Rem Koolhaas, is a steel tetrahedron on the grounds of Gyeonghuigung palace.

Seven Best Brunch Restaurants in Seoul

A white plate with various different food, a bread roll, some shrimp, some chicken and soy sauce in a smaller bowl in the center, in the background is a plate with croissant and fruit, on a white place mat on a wooden table.

In order to find Seoul’s best spots for brunch, I scoured all 25 districts with fork in hand. Alas, my list of the seven best brunch restaurants in Seoul!

Seoul Youth Culture in Edae

A busy street in Edae, Seoul, with pedestrians on the sidewalks and cars on the road. Variously colored shops flanking the road, with signs in Korean lettering.

Among Seoul’s several student districts, Edae surrounds Ewha Woman’s University and is known as a fun neighborhood that caters to stylis young women.

Seollal and The Korean New Year

Yellow, blue and red background with white text 'Korean Festivals' in the center of the frame.

Seollal and the Korean New Year are a joyous time for Koreans and families get together to enjoy wonderful food and to kick off a new year.

Taebaeksan Snow Festival Korea

A close up of a collection of paper windmills in various different colors on a half dark half light background in soft focus.

The Taebaeksan Snow Festival Korea is one of the country’s premier winter events. Located in snowy Gangwon Province, the festival features snow and ice sculptures.

Suwon Hwaseong Fortress

When UNESCO added the remarkable Suwon Hwaseong Fortress to its list in 1997, they cited its unique blend of eastern and western architectural styles.