Destination: The Story of Sejong – South Korea’s most famous king (Seoul, South Korea)
Admiral Yi Sun-Shin overlooking Gwanghwamun Plaza and an impressive light / water show. Not to be confused with the King Sejong Memorial Hall, the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts, Sejong’s statue in Yeouido Park, or anything else featuring Korea’s...
Destination: Hongneung Arboretum – a real-life tree museum (Seoul, South Korea)
Across the street from the King Sejong Memorial Hall rests the Hongneung Arboretum. The arboretum is cleverly disguised as the Korea Forest Research Institute, as the focus is more on research than tourism. That explains why it’s only open to the public on Saturdays...
Destination: Dongdaemun Culture and History Park
Although the larger part of the Dongdaemun Design Plaza won’t open until 2011, the nearby Dongdaemun Culture and History Park recently opened in late October. Still hidden from the crowded Dongdaemun street, this newly completed area impresses with attention to...
Destination: Seoul Lantern Festival (2009)
The Seoul Patch beat me to the Seoul Lantern Festival by a day, but there’s still a few great opportunities to check out the Lantern Festival, sponsored by the rather silly-named ‘Visit Korea Year’. That endeavor was not worthwhile, but these...
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