As the afternoon sunlight tilted, I suddenly felt the urge to leave the busy city center and made my way to Waryong Park (Waryong-gongwon) at the edge of Jongno. Located at 192 Waryonggongwon-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, this is a space where Samcheong Neighborhood Park (Samcheong Geunrin-gongwon) and Bugaksan Mountain…
Tongyeong is a city where you can feel the breath of artists wherever you walk. After riding the Tongyeong Cable Car (Tongyeong Cable Car) and overlooking the Hallyeohaesang National Park (Hallyeosudo), I headed to Donam Port (Donam-hang), longing for the sea breeze. When I stood before the East Breakwater Lighthouse,…
The air in Andong is exceptionally clear. Upon entering Hahoe Village (Hahoe Maeul), the first things that welcome you are the scent of earth rising beyond low stone walls and the coolness of the river breeze. While many walk along the village paths, I turned my steps toward a higher place. It is Gyeomamjeongsa, the…
It was a day when the air that brushed against my cheeks was cool and clear, rather than the humid city air that rushes in as soon as you open the window. I headed to the National Yongdae Recreational Forest (Yongdae Jayeon Hyuyangnim), hidden near the top of Jinburyeong (Pass) in Inje, Gangwon-do. Located at an…
As soon as I arrived in Busan, my shoulders hunched up from the salty wind blowing through Haeundae (Haeundae). While the sound of the waves is refreshing, the winter sea breeze is colder and sharper than one might think. The place I sought out to thaw my body, frozen by the cold air, was the 'Haeundae Oncheon Center'…
On the way to Andong Hahoe Village, I paused for a moment on an afternoon bathed in warm sunlight. Located at 159 Jeonseo-ro, Pungcheon-myeon, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do, Andong Jangseung Park carries a peaceful energy as if time has stood still. As soon as I stepped out of the car, the bitter scent of wood and the…
As you drive along the quiet roads of Hwacheon, Gangwon-do, you will encounter a small village called Wirari at 3370 Chunhwa-ro. A trip to an unfamiliar place is always accompanied by expectation and excitement. The first thing that greeted me as soon as I got out of the car was the clear air of Hwacheon. A breeze…
Jeju's sunlight is always clear, but the moment you step into the forest paths of Donnaeko(돈내코), the air becomes even thicker. Arriving at 137, Donnaeko-ro, Seogwipo-si, by following the navigation destination, we are welcomed from the entrance by a dense evergreen subtropical forest. The smell of soil and grass…
The air in Hwacheon (Hwacheon-gun), Gangwon-do, is certainly different. The scent of the forest mixed with the cool breeze brushing against the tip of my nose feels like it cleanses the weary heart of city life. This trip's destination is Yonghwasan (Mountain), located in Samhwa-ri, Hanam-myeon, Hwacheon-gun. With a…
Last weekend, when the morning air was crisp, I set off for Hongcheon, Gangwon-do. My destination was Palbongsan (Mt. Palbong). As I drove, with my navigation set to 1124, Hanchigol-gil, Seo-myeon, Hongcheon-gun, Gangwon-do, the mountain landscape visible through the window was quite remarkable. The thought that it…
I still vividly remember that day at dawn, when the cold sea breeze of Jeju brushed against my cheeks. The path to 284-12, Ilchul-ro, Seongsan-eup, Seogwipo-si, heading toward Seongsan Ilchulbong (Sunrise Peak), was filled with excitement at every step. Seongsan Ilchulbong, revealing its magnificent figure from afar,…
On a day I wanted to step away from the busy daily life of Seoul, I visited Bonghwasan Neighborhood Park (Bonghwasan Geunrin Gongwon) in Jungnang-gu. Walking along Bonghwasan-ro 45-gil, the calm entrance of the park appears before you know it. This place is quite well-maintained for what one might simply call a…
The dawn air was cold and clear. I still cannot forget the chilling sensation I felt upon arriving at the Seongpanak(Seongpanak) Rest Area, located at 1865, 516-ro, Jocheon-eup, Jeju-si, Jeju-do. Known as the largest oreum (volcanic cone) on the eastern mountainside of Hallasan(Mt. Halla), Seongpanak(Seongpanak)…
Standing on the coast of Hado-ri, Gujwa-eup in Jeju, there is one small island that particularly catches the eye. It is just over 50 meters from the land, a place that feels like you could walk to it at low tide—that is 'Tokkiseom Island'. Sharp rocks surround the island like guardians, and beyond them, on the sandy…
On a day when the afternoon sunlight stretched long, I visited Seorae Village(Seorae Maeul) in Banpo-dong, Seocho-gu. This place, with a beautiful name meaning 'the stream in front of the village winds and flows,' offers a different atmosphere from the busyness of Seoul the moment you step foot in it. Formed naturally…
Following the winding roads of Sancheong, Gyeongsangnam-do, and heading deep into the foothills of Jirisan (Mountain), there is a place where silence lingers heavily. At 530, Hwagaeobong-ro, Geumseo-myeon, Sancheong-gun, lies the 'Sancheong·Hamyang Incident Memorial Park'. In truth, the expression 'space of memory'…
As you drive up the winding roads of Pyeongchang in Gangwon-do, you soon feel the air change outside your car window. At 1,256m above sea level, Cheongoksan(Mt. Cheongok)—named after the 'cheongok' wild greens that grow in abundance—holds a breeze as refreshing as its altitude. Yukbaekmajigi, which spreads widely near…
It was a day when the afternoon sunlight was finely shattered through the leaves. Arriving at Sagajeong Park(사가정공원) after passing through the somewhat rustic residential alleys of Myeonmok-dong(면목동), Jungnang-gu(중랑구), it felt like stepping through a gate into another world. I heard that this place was named after the…
In Yongdang-dong, Nam-gu, Busan, if you leave the busy city center and head toward the foot of Yongbisan (용비산), you will find the tranquil Dongmyeongbulwon (동명불원). As soon as you enter the entrance, the heavy silence and the bitter scent of the mountains grazing the tip of your nose make you stop in your tracks.…
On a weekday afternoon when the sun was shining exceptionally warmly, I took my child’s hand and headed to the Yangcheon-gu Children's Traffic Safety Education Center, located at 106-23 Mokdongnam-ro. As soon as I entered Galsan Park (Galsan Gongwon), the rich scent of trees and a pleasant breeze brushed against my…
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