Spring is coming along slowly but surely. The freezing weather that had gripped the Korean peninsula for SO LONG has finally begun to relent, making the outdoors an attractive destination. Oh yes, spring has returned, indeed. Here comes April, come what ‘May’.
If you feel like wandering around without knowing exactly which direction you are heading to, or tempted to fully embrace spring winds and dazzling sunshine – to an extent you may even want to bear somewhat pleasantly-annoying fuzz on the tip of your nose – here is a perfect destination for you: Seochon, Seoul’s hidden jewel.
The west gate of Gyeongbokgung (Gyeongbok Palace)
This small district in Jongno-gu across the west gate of Gyeongbokgung (Gyeongbok Palace) remains relatively unknown even to a majority of Seoulites despite its location adjacent to the most famous landmark of the city. While its neighbor Samcheong-dong witnessed a shifting landscape and started to lose some of its sparkle, overshadowed by a reckless influx of “affluent” global brands and big-name café transplants, Seochon managed to hold on to its identity and maintain its own charm.
