Nature and people, tradition and modernity coexist in Suncheon Suncheonman Bay can be seen from the Yongsan Observatory. “[This city] is famous for… nothing really, isn’t it?” “No, not really. It’s a bit strange that so many people are living in the city despite that.“ The imagined city of Mujin is described as…
Seven reasons to visit Busan Busan is one of my favorite cities in Korea. For those of you who might not be familiar with the place, I’ve compiled a list, below, to explain to you why Busan is awesome. 1. Food, food, food! This was actually the first thing that came to…
Samgyetang lures 4,000 employees to Seoul A 4,000-strong group of employees from the Chinese healthcare company Nanjing Joymain Science & Technology gathers at the Banpo Hangang River Park in Seoul to enjoy a samgyetang dinner on May 6. Over 4,000 Chinese tourists gathered in Moonlight Square at the Banpo Hangang Park in Seoul…
Icheon has been a center of ceramics and pottery ever since the Bronze Age. In 2010, it was designated as a “City of Crafts and Folk Art,” part of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network. The festival is also Korea’s largest ceramics and pottery festival.
Cooking Korean food at home When it comes to food, I always choose what’s good, enticing and delightful. With the introduction of Korean cuisine, which is constantly attracting global interest, I started to learn to love the wonderful dishes that are served in a unique table setup. Colorful, delicious and healthy: it’s for…
King’s study room becomes public library A new library is unveiled at Gyeongbokgung Palace on April 27. The Jibokjae Hall, a former royal study room, has now been renovated as a public library. A subtle spring breeze passes through the wide-open hall and windows, flowing into the room. The distant sound of…
