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  • Korean Stone Art Museum

    The Korean Stone Art Museum was opened in 2015 with a mission to introduce the aesthetic beauty and cultural values of Korean stone artifacts. It is located at the end of the so called Embassy Road in Seongbuk-dong, a neighbourhood on the hill overlooking Seoul. At the entrance two stone statues with a mask on […]

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  • Baek In-je House

    Baek In-je House in Gahoe-dong is one of the finest hanoks in Bukchon Hanok Village. I discovered this place by accident while walking around Bukchon and I was amazed by its beauty. The house was built in 1913 when the country was under Japanese colonial rule. It is a modern hanok where sarangchae (men’s quarters) […]

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  • Chungwoon Literature Library

    I am recently into neighborhoods of Buam-dong, Chebu-dong, Cheongun-dong, and Gahoe-dong in Seoul. Those neighborhoods all belong to Jongno-gu and none of them is well-known as a tourist attraction. Indeed, I can’t think of any famous landmark in those areas. What I am fascinated by are rather narrow old streets, unique small shops, hipster hanok […]

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  • Best Free Views of Seoul

    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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  • 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. […]

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  • Yachting on The Han River

    If I am asked what makes Seoul so attractive, my answer would be “the Han River”. This vast river has been the center of Seoulites’ life especially when it comes to leisure. There are 12 Hangang Parks along the river, people do water-skiing, fishing, and many other water sports on the river, and a lot […]

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  • The View from Naksan Park

    Seoul is a metropolitan city and it is absolutely breathtaking to overlook this huge city from up on high. The most well known view point of Seoul is N Seoul Tower. N Seoul Tower – A Romantic Island in the City N Seoul Tower is a great place, of course. However, I personally prefer Naksan Park when […]