The War Memorial of Korea: A Journey through Korea’s Military History
The War Memorial of Korea is one of the largest museums in Korea, along with the National Museum of Korea. This museum mainly provides information about all the wars that have occurred in Korea featuring exhibits of relevant relics and…
The National Museum of Korean Contemporary History: A Journey Through Modern Korea
The National Museum of Korean Contemporary History is a museum solely dedicated to Korea’s modern history. The exhibitions cover the late 19th century to today, a period that is not thoroughly showcased in the National Museum of Korea. One thing…
8 Essential Museums to Explore in Seoul
I’m actually very excited to start this article because, as a history buff, museums are my favorite go-to places in Seoul. In this article, I’m going to share everything I know about museums in Seoul, all of which I visited…
Gwanghwamun Square: The Heart of Seoul
If you’ve ever come to Seoul for travel, there’s no way you can avoid passing through this area, Gwanghwamun Square (광화문 광장). This square has long served as the heart of Seoul owing to its close location to the main…
Seonjeongneung: UNESCO Site or Public Park?
If you happen to get a chance to see Gangnam, the southern part of Seoul, from a high angle, you’ll find a distinctively green area exists like an island among modern buildings. It probably is Seonjeongneung (선정릉), one of the…
Mangwon Market: A Food Paradise on the Trendy Street
If you have a love for food, Seoul offers spots where you can savor street eats, like Gwangjang Market or Myeongdong. Mangwon Market (망원시장) is also one of those places, a traditional market well loved by locals for its street…
Must-Sees in the National Museum of Korea
The National Museum of Korea is the largest museum in Korea, ranking first in Asia and sixth in the world in terms of annual visitors. However, its sheer size is not the major reason to visit, but the rich array…