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Circumnavigating Seoul: Hiking the ancient city wall
In the 600-plus years that Seoul has been Korea’s capital, the city has changed in many respects, save one: it’s kept its original city wall. An architectural treasure and contender for Unesco...
Make art not war in South Korea artists' village
Only 6km from the border with the world’s most secretive nation lies another secret destination – but one you are more likely to want to visit. The dedicated art village of Heyri in South Korea...
Weird and wonderful Korea: unique sights for the temple-fatigued
South Korea knows how to let loose and get wonderfully bonkers. Of course, the country's wealth of captivating temples and museums are well worth visiting. But beyond the zen of temples and...
Taking it to the streets: Seoul's surprising contemporary art scene
Ever since Seoul-born artist Nam June Paik caused a sensation with his pioneering video installation and performance art in the 1960s, there has been international interest in the unique creations of...
A guide to South Korea's most charming mural villages
The term 'street art' can often conjure up an image of hooded graffiti-artists stenciling edgy pieces down seedy city laneways in the dark of the night. But in South Korea, there’s a different...
Carving Korea: a guide to skiing and snowboarding in South Korea
Though South Korea may not spring immediately to mind as a winter sports destination, its well-developed resorts and abundance of snow make it a worthwhile choice for keen skiers and snowboarders....
8 reasons to put Jeonju on your bucket list
Jeonju ranks among South Korea’s most popular destinations for Korean travelers. With its historic architecture and buzzing food scene – the city was named a Unesco City of Gastronomy in 2012 –...
Behind closed doors: Seoul's most glamorous speakeasies
Prohibition might not have happened in South Korea but US-inspired speakeasies are no relic of the past in Seoul. As mixology and single-malt whisky began trending in the last five years, a few...
Seoul’s dynamic cityscape: an architectural tour through the South Korean capital
Sixty five years ago, when Seoul lay in rubble following the Korean War, such a transformation was beyond most people's wildest dreams. The priority then was to rebuild - fast. The results were far...
Essential Jeju-do: activities on Korea’s tropical island
With easy to access dormant volcanoes, hearty seaside fare and a panoply of hiking trails that redefine contemporary notions of exploration, Jeju Island has much to offer the modern day adventurer...