neighborhoods

Afternoons in Buamdong

Nestled between Inwang and Bugak mountains, Buamdong (부암동) is a peaceful neighborhood located in the center of Seoul, shielded by nature from the neon and concrete that drench the remainder of the metropolis.  Boasting only a single bus stop, Buamdong is not the most convenient place to visit.  It’s this very remoteness, however, that has …

Urban Art and City Views at Naksan Park

There’s no question that Seoul is a city for art lovers.  From internationally renowned museums to obscure independent galleries, there’s a space dedicated to just about every genre and medium of visual art.  But it’s not only in galleries that masterpieces can be found in the Korean capital.  Urban art, also known as street art, is …