By Pyo Kyung-min As autumn paints Korea in calmer hues, Damyang County in South Jeolla province and nearby Namwon City have emerged as perfect destinations for those seeking a peaceful retreat. With their blend of forests, historic sites and a variety of cultural offerings, these hidden gems invite visitors to explore the quieter – yet … Read more
By Kang Hyun-kyung In the 1980s, Kim Bo-sub used to spend time with local artists in Incheon’s Chinatown, in the South Korean city’s eastern coastal Jung district. The area was a trendy spot for painters and photographers like him, drawn to its unique and exotic atmosphere. “I was told that the Chinatown area was dark … Read more
3/5 stars Korean superstar Gang Dong-won plays a former slave who becomes the leader of a rebellion in Uprising, a lavish period epic from Kim Sang-man (Midnight FM). The film opened the 29th Busan International Film Festival on October 2, and will be released on Netflix next week. Co-written and produced by Park Chan-wook, this … Read more
For many centuries, Jeonju has been the administrative centre of the Korean peninsula’s “breadbasket” region (an area that produces large quantities of wheat or other grains). It is also the hometown of Yi Seong-gye (King Taejo), who founded Korea’s last dynastic kingdom, the Joseon dynasty, in 1392. The Jeonju Hanok Village attracts many domestic and … Read more
The fortress was built four centuries ago, to function as a hidden emergency capital should Chinese forces invade Seoul. In such an event, the elite of Korea’s Joseon dynasty would escape with key staff to Namhansanseong, which was guarded by warrior monks. Namhansanseong is built into a forested mountainside near Seoul. Photo: Ronan O’Connell As … Read more
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