ALLTOURS
ALLTOURS
Baeksa Village, Nowon-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Tucked away in northern Seoul, this village is a living relic, a "moon village" where time seems to stand still amidst the city's relentless modernity.
Hwanghak-dong Flea Market, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Today a treasure trove of antiques, the back alleys of Hwanghak-dong once formed the core of a thriving black market born from post-war desperation.
Myeongdong Cathedral, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Beneath the peaceful Myeongdong Cathedral lies a network of underground shelters that served as a dangerous last refuge for democracy activists during Korea's turbulent past.
Changsin-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Tucked behind Dongdaemun, the steep, winding alleys of Changsin-dong tell the story of countless garment workers who powered Korea's industrial rise, often under grueling conditions.
Guryong Village, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Just a stone's throw from Gangnam's glittering towers, Guryong Village is Seoul's last major informal settlement, a stark and precarious reminder of the city's wealth divide.
Mapo Art Center (former Mapo Prison site), Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Now a cultural center, this site once housed Mapo Prison, a place of profound suffering for political prisoners during the Japanese colonial rule and later authoritarian regimes.
Haebangchon, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Known as "Liberation Village," Haebangchon's winding, steep streets were first settled by refugees and returnees after World War II and the Korean War, forging a community out of profound hardship.
Inwangsan Mountain Trails (near Muak-dong), Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea
More than just a hiking spot, Inwangsan is Seoul's spiritual guardian mountain, with specific trails and rock formations steeped in shamanistic rituals and ancient, sometimes eerie, folklore.
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