Right way to visit Bukchon: Quiet hours, hidden paths, cultural etiquette

Bukchon Hanok Village stands as a living testament to the centuries of history that shaped the capital of Korea. Located ...
KITV

Searching for co-existence: Overtourism in South Korea’s Bukchon Hanok Village

SEOUL, Republic of Korea (Island News) – Imagine walking out your front door in the morning, ready to take your kid to school or head off to work, only to photobomb a tourist trying to get the perfect ...
CNN

A Seoul neighborhood is so crowded with tourists that the government is taking over

As the issue of overtourism sweeps cities and countries around the world, authorities in South Korea have announced stricter controls and measures to protect a historic traditional village district in ...
Wall Street Journal

Renovating a Hanok House on a Budget

After years of neglect, hanok, or traditional-style Korean houses, are having a renaissance. A new generation of Koreans is discovering the houses, turning them into cafes, shops, workspaces, and, of ...
Business Insider

Starbucks just opened a new store in a 103-year-old traditional Korean home — see inside

Starbucks opened a location in a hanok in Daegu, South Korea built in 1919. Hanoks are traditional Korean homes with heating and cooling abilities. The store has a traditional hanok side, a more ...