The Hwaseong Fortress (화성) in Suwon was designated a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site in 1997 and encircles Central Suwon; including King Jeongjo’s palace Haenggung. The fortress has four gates: Janganmun (north gate), Hwaseomun… Continue reading
The armistice that put a halt to the Korean War (1950-1953) divided the Korean Peninsula into South and North Korea. The two sides are separated by the Korean Demilitarized Zone, or DMZ, running… Continue reading
Jeonju is a city in South Korea known for its famous Jeonju bibimbap (비빔밥), historic buildings, Jeonju Hanok Village, and their innovative festivals. The city has been included in UNESCO’s Creative Cities Network… Continue reading
Quickly? As in one day for each city. Well not even one whole day valued at 24hours. Well that’s what happens when one of my closest friends came to visit me from Toronto… Continue reading
Namsan also known as “South Mountain” (262m) features the N Seoul Tower (236m), the highest point in the city of Seoul and offers residents and tourists an unmatched panoramic view of the city.… Continue reading
Yeouido is a large island in the Han River in Seoul, South Korea. It is Seoul’s main business and investment banking district. The island is located in the Yeongdeungpo-gu district of Seoul, and contains the… Continue reading
