Away from the bustle of business and tourists, neighborhoods in Seoul brim with inviting cafes, intriguing galleries and historic sites. In these smaller slices of a huge city, you can make a deeper connection with both the area and its residents, and…
By Lee Hae-rin “This is how you cook snow crabs. Have them turned upside down and steam them. Never cook them in boiling water, you have to cook them in hot steam,” Lim Hyo-chul, 57, says at his snow crab…
More than a decade after opening, Mingles restaurant in Seoul has been elevated to three-Michelin-star status in the Michelin Guide Seoul & Busan 2025. Opened by chef Kang Min-goo in 2014, the fine-dining venue was awarded its first Michelin star…
A 24/7 city with something to do every hour of the day, Seoul isn’t a cheap place to visit. Going to famous observation decks, enjoying premium cuts on the Korean barbecue and partying until dawn can definitely do some damage…
The MICHELIN Guide is delighted to reveal the full restaurant selection of The MICHELIN Guide Seoul & Busan 2025 today at The Westin Chosun Seoul, nestled in the heart of the city. Marking a major milestone with Busan’s inclusion last…
For a slap-bang central stay, bed down at Four Seasons Seoul, where some of the capital’s most famous landmarks (Gyeongbokgung Palace and Bukchon Hanok Village among them) are just a short stroll away. Spacious, serene suites soar above the city,…
In the journalism business, writers often go by the dictum that “three is a trend.” With the opening of Seoul Prime at the end of last year, Falls Church’s Founders Row has cemented a trend of upscale restaurants featuring intelligent…
READ MORE: 25 reasons to visit South Korea in 2025 Getting there: The hotel is about an hour’s drive from Incheon airport. Traffic is notoriously bad in Seoul, especially around peak commuter times, so be prepared for it to take…
From the bustling city streets of Seoul to the sandy beaches of Busan, South Korea has a lot to offer. And although it’s a long (and often expensive) trip from the U.S., you can do it comfortably with your airline…
Seoul’s curious mix of techy glitz and traditional Buddhist architecture means it hums with a uniquely frenetic energy. High-speed trains straight out of a sci-fi flick beetle past futuristic skyscrapers and ornate palaces, rooftop parks sit atop convention halls, and…
