Kwon Young-doo, owner of a private art gallery in Seoul’s historic Bukchon Hanok Village in South Korea, is concerned about an impending curfew policy aimed at mitigating overtourism in the area. The ...

Bukchon Hanok Village is a town of traditional Korean houses called “hanok.” The village earned its name, which literally translates to “north village,” for being located north of the two major ...

Discover Seoul’s vibrant culture with 13 no-cost activities—from wandering Bukchon Hanok Village and exploring the Gwangjang ...

Amid the forest of high rises in downtown Seoul, there is a chic quarter of traditional Hanok houses, creating a stark contrast between tradition and modernity. It’s the Bukchon Hanok Village, located ...

The red zone around Bukchon-ro 11-gil, where most hanok are located, draws the highest number of tourists. It will be closed to visitors from 5 p.m. to 10 a.m. every day. Those who break the ...

South Korea: Bukchon Hanok Village dates back to Joseon Dynasty. The area has become a popular tourist destination, especially after being featured on a TV show Kwon Young-doo, owner of a private art ...

Bukchon Hanok Village, with its narrow winding alleyways in hilly northern Seoul, dates back to the Joseon Dynasty. Tourists and Koreans alike are drawn to the neighbourhood for its quaint houses with ...

YONGSAN GARRISON -- Seoul is one of the more notable cities to have shown drastic change in the past 70 years. Seoul was rebuilt after the Korean War from a devastated city to booming metropolis with ...