Seoul is the fourth largest metropolitan city in the world, with a population of about 9.8 million. When it comes to the metropolitan area, its population is even 25 million. Naturally, the vista of Seoul from above is phenomenal. There are a number of observation spots throughout the city including Seoul Sky and N SEOUL TOWER Observatory. They surely offer you spectacular views but they […]
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Well-Known and Lesser Known Attractions.
Seokpajeong
Seokpajeong is a villa once occupied by Heungseon Daewongun, the father and regent of Emperor Gojong. I hadn’t known about this place until quite recently. Seokpajeong was used as an orphanage during the Korean War and then it has been privately owned. The current owner purchased Seokpajeong in 2005 and they restored the villa. After years of restoration, it was opened […]
Museum Kimchikan
A couple of months ago I was asked if there was any place in Seoul where people could try kimchi making. Till then, I had never considered participating in a kimchi cooking class. Kimchi is a part of our everyday life, so we learn how to make it from our parents not from cooking classes. […]
Summer Vacation in Jeju
Current weather in Seoul can be summed up in one word, ‘scorching’! It is soaring up to 38 degrees Celsius. It is the second hottest summer on record. 1994 was the hottest year ever in Korea and Kim Il-sung died that year. I recall that everyone suffered terrible summer heat and worried about the threat […]
Mullae Arts Village
Go to Mullae Arts Village if you are looking for the hippest place in Seoul. Mullae-dong is the new rising neighborhood. Mullae Art Village has unique atmosphere. This place is one of the neighborhood which still looks as it did in the old days. It is also known for the filming location of the movie, […]
Seoul Arts Center
This post is for art lovers. 😉 When I am living in Seoul, I visit Seoul Arts Center around once a month for classical music concerts, classic ballet performances, or art exhibitions. Seoul Arts Center is an arts complex built in 1988 with a mission to provide visitors with top quality cultural events. It is indeed a great place to enjoy […]
Huwon Secret Garden of Changdeokgung
If I had to choose only one royal palace to visit in Seoul, it would be Changdeokgung Palace. I love all five main royal palaces in Seoul; Gyeongbokgung, Changdeokgung, Changgyeonggung, Deoksugung and Gyeonghuigung. Each of palaces has its own distinct beauty. Then, what makes Changdeokgung more appealing than others? 1) It is the most well-preserved royal place built by the Joseon Dynasty and served as the main palace […]
Christmas in Seoul City
It’s Christmas season. Unlike most Western countries, Christmas in Korea is mainly for young lovers. It is considered to be the most romantic day of the year (yeah it is almost like Valentine’s Day). I know, it is quite strange but I am not really sure why Christmas has become a day for lovers. However, nowadays more and more […]
1890 Namsangol Night Market
I had been away from Korea for about a year and came back to Korea 3 weeks ago. I was happy to be back home and I was really glad that it was September. September is my favorite month of the year in Korea so I wanted to explore my home city while the weather is perfectly fine. […]
Seonyudo Park on the Han River
Seonyudo Park is on a small island on the Han River. I am sure of you knowing the ‘Han River’ and ‘Han River Park’ in Seoul. The Han River has a few of small Islets, such as Bamseom, Nodeulseom, Seonyudo and Yeouido. Some people used to live in islets until the islets have been disappeared […]