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Fascinating History Behind Some of Seoul’s Subway Stations

Chungmuro – this area under the Japanese colonial period had been part of the xxx district, and in the wake of the renaming efforts after World War II, decided to name it ‘Chungmu’ Road.  For those familiar with Sino-Korean characters, the ‘Chungmu’ refers to ‘loyal’ and ‘war’, or ‘martial’, which was the name of the […]

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Where to Stay in Seoul

This is a guide to the neighborhoods and different districts of Seoul, and where you might want to stay on your next trip. First, when you set out planning your trip to Seoul, you’ll be faced with the choice of either staying in a hotel, or in a homestay/Airbnb.  Airbnb actually covers Seoul quite well,

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