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History: The Forgotten Pagoda

The six-century old Wongaksa Pagoda lay in ruins until Westerners in Seoul began to take an interest in it. One of the most interesting but least known historic sites in Seoul is Tapgol Park (탑골공원), also known as Pagoda Park.
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A Tale of The Haunted Streets of Seoul In The 1880’s

  The onset of night turned the busy streets of Seoul into dusky lanes frequented by veiled women, daring foreigners, sinister...
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History: Risks and Rewards on the Han River

Words by Robert Neff, Photos courtesy of the Robert Neff collection As the primary way of accessing Seoul during the early modern period, the Han River offered equal shares of opportunities and hazards. During the late Joseon period, the Han River did not divide Seoul—in fact it wasn’t even part of...
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History: The Mystery of Queen Min’s Carpet

Words by Robert Neff With the horrible destruction of the Korean War came abject poverty. People did whatever they could...
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History: Fear and Loathing in Pyongyang

Photos courtesy of the Robert Neff collection The anti-Western sentiment pervasive in Pyongyang today has a long history, as historian...
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Cold Weather Walking Trails in Seoul

Words by Todd Bruns Where to walk? The walking trails in Seoul’s Namsan and Cheonggyecheon are the obvious spots, but plenty of options abound. Seoul delivers wide sidewalks, interesting alleys, and green space. Plus, Family Mart is always around the corner offering hand warmers, coffee, or tall boys of Hite...
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History: Chemulpo and the First Shots of the Russo-Japanese War

Words BY Robert Neff Photos courtesy of the Robert Neff collection A skirmish between Japanese and Russian warships in February...
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Sports: Ultimate in Sportsmanship, Community, and Fun

Words and shots by Judith Ann Clancy The inexpensive alternative sport rounds up all types for a fast-paced and friendly...
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History: Boys Will Be Boys

Words by Robert Neff In this humorous anecdote from the turn of the 20th century, an American diplomat and a mob of Korean children strike up an unexpected friendship based on practical jokes. Horace N. Allen, the American minister to Korea from 1897-1905, found that his fondness for bicycle riding drew the...
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April Cover Story: Around the world in 80 Minutes. Cultural Centers Add to Korea’s International Vibe

Retired Article: Info from 2012 Words by Mary Chavez Byrns In the mood for Italian, French or Japanese?  We’re not talking...
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