Seoul to Rename Historic District
The historic neighbourhood Gye-dong, located within Bukchon Hanok Village, is expected to be renamed sometime this month, according to Jongno-gu officials. The name change comes […]
South Korea
Korea Cuts 2,500 Native-English Teachers at Public Schools
Native English speakers are facing tough competition in the Korean job market as the government continues to slash the number of foreign teachers at public […]
Heavy Flooding Hits Busan, South Korea
Heavy rains lashed southern South Korea on Monday, leaving the port city of Busan inundated with water. Rains of up to 270 millimeters fell in the […]
7 urban wastelands in Seoul
Yes, the population density of Seoul is 17,000/km2. Coming from a spacious western country, one might expect people packed into city streets, subways, and apartments […]
From Mannam to IPYG: another Shinchonji cult front
Lately, there’s been a lot of attention directed at a shady volunteer group called International Peace Youth Group (IPYG). They seem to take peace very […]
Redevelopment of Dongdaemun: the making of Seoul’s DDP
This March, the face of Dongdaemun changed with the official opening of Dongdaemun Design Park (DDP). Finally, after more than five years of work, Dongdaemun […]
The 10 Dos and 20 Donts of Urban Exploration in Korea
Urban exploration is getting a higher profile these days, which is causing all sorts of problems for urban explorers and the places we visit. And […]
The Dalmaji Limited
There used to be a railway line that linked Haeundae to Songjeong and beyond. Originally constructed in 1918 as part of the Donghae Nambu line, […]
Did Dennis Rodman Really Shit All Over Diplomacy?
If the Korea Times is to be believed, and we all know about the quality standard of journalism this organization produces on a regular basis, Dennis […]
Does Korea Have the World’s Best Mothers?
That might be the opinion you hold if you’ve read a recent article by South Korean professor Kim Seong-kon in the Korea Herald. According to Dr. […]