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

The architectural beauty of hanok structures continues to awe visitors to Korea, with many people including a trip to a hanok village on their itinerary. If you’ve already been to Bukchon Hanok Village or Jeonju Hanok Village but still want to see more, then plan some time in Eunpyeong Hanok Village

Ikseon-dong has become a must-visit neighborhood in Seoul. The maze-like streets of Ikseon-dong hold treasures in the form of cafés, restaurants, and handicraft shops with unique concepts and designs operated by young artists and entrepreneurs. Ikseon-dong has enough to see and eat to fill a half-da

The Moonlight Tour at Changdeokgung Palace will take place from April 29 to June 20. Changdeokgung Palace, one of Korea’s five royal palaces, has hosted this special evening admission event for twelve years.The tour lasts for approximately 100 minutes, illuminating the main buildings as well as the

Starting April 13, foreign visitors to Bukhansan Mountain on days between Thursday and Sunday can borrow hiking shoes free of charge. This rental service is a test trial operated by Gangbuk-gu County Office for this spring. Depending on the results, this service may reopen in fall.Hiking shoes are a

The Seoul Metropolitan Government (SMG) is recruiting participants to join the Global Family Garden for the 2020 Seoul International Garden Show. This program intends on providing citizens with small moments of happiness while viewing various gardens of international characteristics so as to satiate

Seoul City Tour Bus services, which have been temporarily suspended since March of last year in an effort to stop the spread of COVID-19, will resume starting Sat, Apr. 3. Seoul City Tour Bus, which is a great way to look around all major tourist destinations in Seoul, is expected to introduce vario

A big clock in Seoul is counting down the time until the opening of the Partnering for Green Growth and the Global Goals (P4G) 2030 Summit, the largest diplomatic event to be held in Korea this year in about two months.The summit's preparatory committee on March 22 set up the clock at Seoul Plaza to