Go Hui-dong’s house in Wonseo-dong was bound for destruction a couple of years ago, but Jongno-gu bought the land to save it. He was Korea’s first Western-style painter.
Like It2014/12/08
Sweets can be found in almost every nook and cranny of Garosugil and its adjoining streets. In fact, one can practically gauge the latest dessert trends of the city by taking a stroll through the scenic area that is located in Seoul’s Sinsa-dong. There one will come across at least three different takes on soft... Read more
Like It2014/12/07
Dear Global Seoul Mates, our blog www.swiatodpodszewki.blogspot.com (in Polish language) got nominated by Korea Observer as the best non-english blog about Korea 2014. We are gratefull to the person who nominted us, whoever this angel is! Please, vote for us! It is such a joy to be able to spread the word about Korea !!!... Read more
Like It2014/12/04
日本も寒波でかなり寒いですが、 ソウルは、やっぱり上を行く!! この写真は、ソウル市さんのFacebookからお借りしましたが、すごく素敵ですね。 寒いのは辛いけど、素晴らしい景色は見たいです。
Like It2014/12/03
There are lots of different kinds of street vendors in Myeongdong, including “Ddeok-gal-bi meatball skewers,” the one we are going to introduce to you today. It started from the idea that people would enjoy “Ddeok-gal-bi,” one of the most famous traditional Korean food, more casually as walking if it is made into bite-sized meatballs, and... Read more
Like It2014/12/01
大阪で開催されたコ・セウォンさんのファンミーティングに招待券をいただいたので行ってきました。 大阪には奥様の家族がいらっしゃるとか。親近感わきました。 優しい、素敵な方でした。
Like It2014/12/01
An unmanned mini-tram that can move up and down by an elevator has been developed in Korea for the first time in the world. This can be usefully deployed in places where short intervals between trains are required and there are multiple destinations for passengers, such as large shopping malls, transit transfer centers and airports.... Read more
Like It2014/11/28
You’ve never visited this palace in Seoul, and for good reasons. Its fate mirrors that of the Joseon dynasty.
Like It2014/11/28
Seoul taxi drivers are notorious for rejecting customers and driving aggressively. In order to dispel their bad reputation, Seoul Metropolitan Government has introduced “Pororo” taxis in an attempt to paint cabbies in a more friendly light. The Seoul city government modified 20 owner-driven taxis with images of the popular cartoon penguin Pororo, and has launched... Read more
Like It2014/11/26
The Seoul Design Festival began in 2002. Since its inception, the festival has aimed at presenting the future of design by showcasing the work of internationally renowned designers and up-and-coming designers from both home and abroad. The Seoul Design Festival venue is located in COEX, which is directly connected to Exit 5 and 6 of... Read more
Like It2014/11/25