Kwangjang Market, Seoul

Enjoying the food here while waiting for the compulsory guided tour of the nearby UNESCO recognised Jongmyo Shrine was probably the highlight of the trip to Jongmyo Shrine.

Why it isn’t more popular, consecUNESCOing, and why it’s in the future

October 4th 2018
I’ve had a fair few friends who have lived in South Korea and all recommended it. But it never seems to be as desirable a place to visit as most other countries in the region. That can’t be only true for me as we saw few foreign tourists during our two weeks in the country. Some nearby countries have their big sights that lure people in, such as Thailand’s or the Philippines’ beaches and C ... read more

Asia » South Korea

Korea was an independent kingdom under Chinese suzerainty for most of the past millennium. Following its victory in the Russo-Japanese War in 1905, Japan occupied Korea; five years later it formally annexed the entire peninsula. After World War II, a... ... read more

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