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For the past three weeks, The Korea Blog has explored local neighborhoods with those that know it best – individuals that live there. They are able to share stories not in any guidebook. Previous stories have all been…
Part of the joy I get out of traveling is meeting people that live in the destinations I choose. Guidebooks list places for me to see and establishments in which to eat, but they often lack the insight and knowledge of long…
As the mountains in Korea hit their peak of autumn colors, for those of us who cannot make the time to go away to see these displays of vibrant splendor, we have to make do with what we can within the boundaries of the city.…
Who said that “Beauty is only skin deep”? I know that it is emphasizing the importance of inner beauty, but I can’t help but think: since efforts in creating a beautiful inner self is something we strive to do during…
The exact origin of the phrase, “your neck of the woods,” isn’t known. Researchers date it back to the American Colonial period, where a “neck” referred to a particular geographic region. Therefore, “your…
I still remember the first time I climbed a mountain in Korea. It was spring 2007, and I decided to see what was up the mountain near my office, Achasan. I dragged myself up that slope, climbing over rocks and struggling…
Unless you have a deep aversion to pop culture or have no access to the internet, it is most likely you’ve heard of Gangnam by now. That ritzy, trendy district in Seoul whose style is making waves in the pop music world…
It shouldn’t come as a surprise to anyone that Seoul has changed in drastic ways over the decades. Going from a third-world nation to a first-world powerhouse over the course of one generation does that to you.…
