(Published : Nov 10, 2015 – 17:14) The unveiling of Seoul’s new English slogan “I.Seoul.U” at the end of October stirred a hearty round of…
(Published : Nov 10, 2015 – 17:14) The unveiling of Seoul’s new English slogan “I.Seoul.U” at the end of October stirred a hearty round of…
(Published : May 26, 2015 – 20:35) The process of change follows a well-known script: low rents in older areas attract young entrepreneurs who open…
(Published : Jan 20, 2015 – 20:08) Ideas in Korean politics have a short lifespan. Every five years, the election of a new president brings…
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(Published : Jul 15, 2014 – 20:13) In almost every ranking of important cities in the world, London, Paris, New York and Tokyo almost always…
(Published : Apr 8, 2014 – 20:48) Spring brings flowers, but in Seoul it also brings construction. Shops close suddenly, leaving a note on the…
(Posted : 2013-07-01 17:20) A short trip to Busan and Daegu helped put Korean urban issues in sharper focus.Each city has a Jung-gu District at…
(Posted : 2013-06-17 18:18) Many visitors to Bukchon instantly fall in love with its rows of traditional-style houses and sweeping views of Seoul. The neighborhood…
(Posted : 2013-06-03 17:23) June is here and with it comes summer, full on. The sun is strong and the days are long.For me, it…
(Posted : 2013-04-08 17:19) Guidebooks to Korea rarely mention coffee, and if they do, it is usually in passing.Visitors and residents, however, wonder how so…