Naksan is a mountain located in various neighborhoods including Hyehwa-dong, Ihwa-dong, Dongsung-dong, Changsin-dong, Sungin-dong, Samseon-dong in Jongno-gu, Seoul. The name Naksan originated from its resemblance to the hump of a camel. Currently, it has been transformed into Naksan Park, requiring a bit of uphill walking, but it is considered one of Seoul’s renowned attractions with a slightly elevated terrain and ...
In places where scenic views of rivers, lakes, and seas are commonly found, cafes are often sought after. The Gwanggyo Lake Park area in Suwon is no exception. Here, you can also find various cafes, but due to the large number of people, finding a seat is not always easy. Although a bit separated from the lake park, there is ...
In Suwon’s Gwanggyo area, you can find a large-scale lake park known as Gwanggyo Lake Park. It is approximately 1.7 times the size of Ilsan Lake Park. Previously, Gwanggyo Lake Park consisted of the Woncheon Reservoir and Sindae Reservoir, which were reservoir facilities supplying agricultural water. However, with the development of Gwanggyo New Town, these two lakes were connected, creating ...
“I SEOUL U” is a new brand adopted by Seoul in 2015. It signifies “Seoul where you and I are connected, coexisting together.” With the official adoption and launch of the brand “I SEOUL U,” sculptures containing the phrase can be found all over the city of Seoul. “You can find the ‘I SEOUL U’ sculpture in Seoul’s Yeouido Hangang ...
Although it is named Seoul Grand Park, it is actually located in Gwacheon. At Seoul Grand Park, you can explore the zoo, botanical garden, modern art museum, and Seoul Land amusement park. It’s a great place to visit with children or use as a date course for couples, as it’s densely packed with a zoo, botanical garden, art museum, and ...
In Ansan, near Choji Station and Gojan Station, you can find Danwon District Office. Behind Danwon District Office, you’ll find Gyeonggi Museum of Art, which is located next to a small lakeside park called “Hwarang Amusement Park.” Operated by Gyeonggi Cultural Foundation, Gyeonggi Museum of Art is an art museum that collects contemporary artworks and hosts creative and contemporary art ...
At the border of Ansan and Siheung, there lies a reservoir known as Water King Reservoir. Unlike artificial lakes like Gwanggyo Lake Park in Suwon or Ilsan Lake Park, this park exudes a natural ambiance. It’s a tranquil place ideal for leisurely strolls. In the past, it was referred to as Heungbu Reservoir, and there’s a story that President Lee ...
Central Park, located at the heart of Incheon Songdo New City, is exactly what its name suggests—a central park occupying twice the area of Yeouido Park. It opened on August 7, 2009. Designed with the goal of providing a large green space for citizens in the heart of Songdo International City, which is densely populated with high-density residential and commercial ...
Jeongdongjin, named for its location east of Gwanghwamun in Seoul during the Joseon Dynasty, should ideally align with the same longitude as Gwanghwamun. However, due to the limited surveying technology in the Joseon era, it has been revealed in modern times that this location isn’t precisely east of Gwanghwamun. Nevertheless, it is still referred to as “Jeongdongjin.” Situated to the ...
N Seoul Tower, located on the summit of Namsan Mountain in the center of Seoul, is one of the landmarks representing the city and a popular tourist attraction. I occasionally visit N Seoul Tower and hike up. On the day of my recent visit, the weather was exceptionally clear. It was a day with almost no fine dust, resulting in ...
These days, new cities (신도시) in Korea often have names in English. However, in the past, new cities were often named using Korean. A good example is the “Central Park” near Sookmyung Women’s University Station in Bundang. “Seongnam Bundang, Seongnam Central Park” The formal name of Central Park is “Seongnam Central Park.” It is located on the slopes of Mt. ...