The air in the morning and in the evening has become quite chilly already. The trees on the streets have begun to change into vibrant fall colors. The leaves are spent as they relinquish their hold, falling to the earth one by one, hinting at a deepening autumn season. As the fallen leaves lay on th

Ushered in by the flowing breeze, the scent of summer is nothing short of refreshing. The cool weather of the early summer season has arrived. The colors all around seem to grow more pronounced with rays of the summer sun beaming down on us. As these colors become more distinct, there's that growing

I first became interested in Korea through K-Pop. The amazing dance moves and addicting melody, and the artists’ styles were enough to mesmerize me. And when I watched my first K-Drama, I was hooked! Everyone in the series was so splendid and beautiful, and the Korean cities where the stories took p

The Horim Museum is a privately-run art museum in Korea. The museum is comprised of three buildings, and the museum's five-story building hosts much of the art collection. The second, third, and fourth floors display antique and modern art as well as special exhibitions. On the last Thursday of each

Yanghwajin Foreign Missionary Cemetery is the final resting place for Korea's western residents, including Dr. Horace Allen, the first director of Gwanghyewon, the first western-style hospital in Korea, founded in 1885. The cemetery is known as Foreign Missionary Cemetery because of the number of fo

Seoul has the most private art museums of any city in the world, a survey says. Larry's List, an editorial and research group for contemporary art collectors, on June 14 posted on its website the report "Private Art Museum Report 2023" on such museums around the world. With 446 private art museums w

When traveling to a new travel destination, you create your own list of must-see attractions and must-do experiences. When you are in Seoul, how about including traditional markets on your list? In the traditional markets, you can see and feel how the locals live, quite different from what you can l

From April 5th, 2023, Gallery Planet will hold Min Byeong-hun's solo exhibition, Southern Excursion. For four decades, Min Byung-hun has devoted himself to producing gelatin silver prints, deftly capturing often overlooked objects in a spectrum of grays rather than simple black and white photos. It

Who are Seoul Cultural Tourism Volunteer Guides?​Seoul Cultural Tourism Volunteer Guides are experts knowledgeable in Seoul's history and culture. They volunteer as guides to help tourists understand Seoul in a deeper way.Walking Tour IntroductionAboutThere are about 40 different tours available, cl

Four SeasonsSeoul enjoys a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. Indeed, the changing of the seasons has inspired Korean artists and poets for centuries. Watching the transformation in the landscape as the seasons pass is one of the many joys of living in Seoul. While the city might be at it

Fundamental Energy Flowing through BaekdudaeganSince ancient times, feng shui (pungsu jiri in Korean referring to Chinese geomancy), has considered the mountain range “paths through which energy flows” in its emphasis on the flow of energy (gi). The fundamental energy flowing down from Baekdusan, th

saThis year’s Seoul Lantern Festival will be held at Gwanghwamun Square from December 19-31 for 13 days. To commemorate the reopening of the square, the festival will be held in different themes in four sections of the square from the Statue of Admiral Yi Sun-Shin and King Sejong Statue to Sejongno

Outdoor swimming pools at parks around the Hangang River in Seoul will be reopened for the first time in three years.The Hangang Project Headquarters of the Seoul Metropolitan Government on June 15 said six outdoor pools in the city will be opened to the public from June 24 to Aug. 21.The larger poo

Seoul offers a great experience on New Year's Eve despite the cancellation of many events due to the pandemic. The following three spots are among my personal favorites.Bell-ringing ceremony at BoshingakOne of the biggest New Year's Eve events in Seoul is the annual bell-ringing here that starts at

The Seoul Metropolitan Government on Oct. 21 said it will open by the first half of 2023 an integrated water sports center at Nanji Hangang Park in the Sangam-dong neighborhood of Mapo-gu District. It will feature facilities for canoes, kayaks and boats as the largest facility of its kind along the

Visitors can walk along brightly lit architecture at night with the opening of an evening tour of Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul. The Royal Palaces and Tombs Center of the Cultural Heritage Administration on Oct. 19 announced the launch of the tour of the top palace of the Joseon Dynasty royal family

Korea.net · Seoul ranked 3rd-best world city for students to live inSeoul is ranked the world's third-best city for students to live in.The London-based university rating agency QS (Quacquarelli Symonds) on July 28 released its "Best Student Cities 2022" list on its official website.According to cri

Seoul has some very famous neighborhoods that nearly everyone knows about. Gangnam, Myeongdong, Hongdae, Itaewon… It’s easy to go on. However, since these areas get the vast majority of the attention, there are also many neighborhoods in Seoul that have missed the limelight.While these famous areas

By Kim Hyelin and Yoon SojungA spectacular view of the Hangang River and a forest unfolds, and one's steps gain strength from his or her heartbeat and the city's noise blending together like background music. A timely breeze cools down the sweat on the forehead.A dynamic way to enjoy a tourism venue

The weather is turning to summer and Seoul people think this is an extremely suitable time to go camping at the Han River!The Han River, also called the Hangang, is a symbol of Seoul, Korea, and a popular place to spend a day for most Seoulites especially during the hot hot summer. Year-round, visit