Seoul tops world city list The beauty of the Hangang River often overwhelms visitors as it flows through the heart of Seoul. Gunnar Garfors, a Norwegian travel writer, is one of them. He says Seoul is the best city in the world. Which city is the world’s best travel destination? According to Gunnar…
German president visits Seoul German President Jaochim Gauck (second from right) visits Changdeokgung Palace on Oct. 11, the first day of his state visit to Seoul. He poses for a picture in front of the Injeongjeon Hall at the royal residence. German President Joachim Gauck started his state visit to Korea on Oct. 11. His…
Enjoy autumn nights at royal palaces Seoul, the Korean capital since 1392, is home to a number of royal palaces, ancient structures scattered across the modern city center. Two of the palaces, Gyeongbokgung Palace, the official residence and workplace of the king, and Changgyeonggung Palace, a secondary palace for the queens, will now be…
Seoul Kimchi Making & Sharing Festival is held in the area of Gwanghwamun Square. Registered as one of UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, Gimjang (preparing kimchi for the winter) has drawn a lot of attention from all over the world. However, the culture of gimjang is slowly disappearing, as Korean culture becomes more globalized.
