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SPECIAL FEATURE 1 Volcanic Island of Unmatched Beauty

Ulleungdo, a volcanic island far off the eastern side of the Korean peninsula, boasts an awe-inspiring natural landscape unlike anywhere else in the country. Arresting rock formations, lush forests, and clear emerald waters make Ulleungdo a must-see destination. Designated a National Geopark in 2012, the island’s stunning scenery belies a tumultuous history.

Special Feature 2 Flora Shaped by Rare Evolution

Ulleungdo is one of nature’s most unique treasure troves. It is home to a potpourri of flora that has adapted and evolved over millions of years into new and unmatched species.

SPECIAL FEATURE 3 Magnetic Island Attractions

Tourism on Ulleungdo is undergoing a personality change. Once considered a destination for an older demographic who prefer group tours, the island is now making room for young travelers seeking exotic charms and outdoor experiences that are unique to Korea and rival those of better-known international destinations.

Special Feature 4 Choosing a New Way to Live

Tired of the fast pace and high pressure of city life, more and more young Koreans are moving to rural villages and coastal towns. They aren’t necessarily interested in farming or fishing. They’re seeking a fresh start — a new challenge that might lead them back to happiness. Lim Hyo-eun, who has been living on Ulleungdo for over seven years, is one of those who made the move.

SPECIAL FEATURE 5 An Extraordinary Culinary Destination

Among Korea’s exceptionally large number of islands, Ulleungdo stands out for its prominent gastronomic culture. With an abundance of seafood, native Korean beef, and various wild plants that are difficult to find on the mainland, this lonely volcanic island in the East Sea is a special culinary destination that beckons travelers with mouth-watering delicacies.

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Arts & Culture

Entertainment 2025 SUMMER

Family Drama Brings On Tears Worldwide The Netflix original series When Life Gives You Tangerines follows a Jeju Island family through the turbulent tides of modern Korean history. Steeped in Korean sentiment and atmosphere, the drama surprisingly moved viewers not only at home but around the world.

#Family Drama #When Life Gives You Tangerines #family

Art Review 2025 SUMMER

Drawing Out the Invisible Koo Jeong A transforms mundane materials into profound sensory experiences. Her work challenges conventional perception, exploring boundaries between presence and absence while rethinking how art engages with space and community.

#Koo Jeong A #Ousss

Brick by Brick 2025 SUMMER

Jung Young-sun: Holding Nature in Reverence Jung Young-sun, a trailblazing Korean landscape architect, has transplanted the Western concepts of this practice to suit Korea’s land, climate, and way of life. Her work is evocative of landscape paintings: nature and humans, time and place coexist with mutual respect. This reflects her belief that landscape architecture is, at its core, the practice of creating spaces for everyday life.

#Nature #Jung Young-sun #landscape architect

Guardians of Heritage 2025 SUMMER

Past Puppets on Today’s Stage Performance Workshop EummaGangkkang carries on the tradition of Korean puppet theater while incorporating contemporary elements to expand and popularize the long-standing art form. The troupe is also overcoming the physical limitations of traditional puppetry by developing new puppets with greater expressive range and mobility.

#EummaGangkkang #Kkokdugaksi-noreum

Interview 2025 SUMMER

Fashion That Tells a Story Darcygom, a fashion brand launched by designer Sung Ju Beth Lee, is inspired by tradition. Befitting its name, which comes from an old Korean word meaning “once again,” it presents modern interpretations of hanbok — the traditional Korean dress — and fashion pieces made with upcycled materials.

#Darcygom #hanbok #tradition

Focus 2025 SUMMER

Reconfiguring Korean Typeface Ahn Sang-soo, one of Korea’s leading designers, has been giving Hangeul a makeover since the 1980s. His unconventional typefaces, most notably the Ahnsangsoo font, are at the cutting edge of Hangeul typography. In 2007, in recognition of his groundbreaking work in the field of printing, he won the prestigious Gutenberg Prize, awarded by the city of Leipzig in Germany.

#Korean Typeface #Ahn Sang-soo

Art Review 2025 SPRING

Beyond Boundaries: Women Artists Reshape Korean Contemporary Art The prominence of Korean contemporary art in the international art scene has risen significantly in the post-pandemic era. A new generation of Korean women artists born since the 1980s is gaining unprecedented attention from major institutions and galleries worldwide. Mire Lee’s Open Wound, on display in the Turbine Hall of London’s Tate Modern gallery in 2024. © Tate, Photo by Larina Fernandes

#Women Artists #GEUMHYUNG JEONG #MIRE LEE #ZADIE XA

Brick by Brick 2025 SPRING

Exploring the Possibilities of Wooden Architecture The works of Cho Namho are said to make people think about the influence of architecture on people’s lives. Founder of Soltozibin Architects, Cho believes that the combination of good planning and technology leads to new architecture and has long pursued the possibilities of building with wood. Architect Cho Namho took advantage of the porosity of wood cell walls to design the exterior of Breathing Folly, a project that addresses the question of whether tackling the current climate crisis can be a central agenda for architecture. © Yoon Joon-hwan

#Wooden Architecture #Cho Namho

LifeStyle

K-uisine 2025 SUMMER

Cupbap: From Street Food to Youth Symbol In the early 2010s, as the cost of living soared, a quiet revolution unfolded at the street food stalls of Noryangjin, Seoul. In this neighborhood, cupbap — “rice in a cup” — was born, a meal that was fast, filling, and easy on the wallet. Emerging from the needs of its time, this simple dish evolved into a cultural icon. What began as simple survival food for hungry students has become a marker of Korea’s street food culture.

#Cupbap #Street Food

Books & More 2025 SUMMER

Future Dreams Meet Present Reality “Your Neighbour’s Table” By Gu Byeong-mo, translated by Chi-young Kim Wildfire, 2024 224 pages, £14.99 Future Dreams Meet Present Reality

#books #Your Neighbour’s Table #Indeterminate Inflorescence: Notes from a poetry class #YEOK SEONG

Another Day 2025 SUMMER

Primed for Bigger Roles Film and television audiences might struggle to recognize Kim Cha-i, but within the entertainment industry she has earned a strong reputation. An Emmy Award winner, Kim is looking forward to a long career delivering irreplaceable stunt work.

#Stunt actress # actress

K-uisine 2025 SPRING

Janchi guksu: A Feast of Noodles Noodles have not always been an integral part of Korean cuisine. Traditionally reserved for grand occasions, they were once prepared as a sign of respect for visiting foreign envoys. The dish known as janchi guksu, or “banquet noodles,” has long been associated with celebratory gatherings. Despite changes in ingredients and preparation methods over the centuries, janchi guksu continues to carry symbolic meaning. Janchi guksu is one of Korea’s most representative noodle dishes. It consists of long, thin wheat noodles called somyeon topped with various garnishes and served in a flavorful anchovy broth.

#Janchi guksu

Books & More 2025 SPRING

A Meditation on Being Whole “Greek Lessons” By Han Kang, translated by Deborah Smith and Emily Yae Won Penguin Books, 2024 160 pages, £9.99 A Meditation on Being Whole

#Books & More

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