SEOUL 2012.5

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Cityscapes

Lights of wisdom

Three Buddhist temples to visit

for the Buddha’s Birthday holiday



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InterviewⅠ

Dae Bong Sunim

Zen monk on liberation through not knowing



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Travel

Expo 2012 Yeosu

Korea’s quirky new must-see destination.



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Special report

Jeju Island

Hosting conventions in paradise



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Seoul Sub→urban

National Assembly Station

Now’s the time to pay a visit to Yeouido



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Dining+

Spring greens

Where to find vernal freshness served up on a plate



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Shopping

Seoul cruising

Get around the city on four wheels, two wheels or two feet



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Hallyu news

K-Pop's global collaboration boom



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Interview Ⅱ

TalkToMeInKorean founder

Sun Hyun-woo



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SEOUL history

Seoul's Olympic legacy

Traces of the landmark 1988 games remain

throughout today’s capital



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Toni&Guy hair trends

Managing long hair in style



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Gay SEOUL

Queer Seoul searching

SEOUL's guide to open closet doors around the capital



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Goings on around town

Previews, listings, more



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Expot Community Page



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Maps & guides



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Useful coupons



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Seoul of Zen