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Walking the Han River — Seoul’s Longest Shared Space (Part 2)

19/08/202611/07/2026 by Kam Su Jin

Illustration of a woman sitting by the Han River walk Seoul at sunset, the city's longest shared space open to anyone who shows up.

This entry is part 2 of 5 in the series Just Walk — Korean Walking Culture

The Han River walk Seoul offers isn’t a park or a trail. It’s 40km of shared space where cyclists, runners, and walkers move together without rules.

Walking in Korea — The Walk After Dinner (Part 1)

19/08/202610/07/2026 by Kam Su Jin

Illustration of a woman walking alone along a Seoul stream path at dusk, walking in Korea as the evening fills the neighborhood.

This entry is part 1 of 5 in the series Just Walk — Korean Walking Culture

Walking in Korea after dinner isn’t exercise. Discover why evening walks are a daily ritual and what Korean neighborhoods feel like after dark.

Namsan Seoul — The Forest Path Above the City (Part 1)

19/08/202609/07/2026 by Kam Su Jin

Illustration of a woman walking alone on an elevated wooden trail through Namsan Seoul forest, the city visible through the trees below.

This entry is part 1 of 3 in the series Namsan Skyforest Trail — The Forest Path Above the City

Namsan Seoul has more than a tower. A forest deck trail winds through the trees without touching the ground — free, open 24 hours, and still overlooked.

Korean Handwriting — Why the Pen Is Coming Back (Part 5)

31/08/202628/06/2026 by Kam Su Jin

Illustration of a woman writing by hand at a hanok café window in Seoul, Korean handwriting as a deliberate and unhurried choice.

This entry is part 5 of 5 in the series Just Write Culture

Handwriting in Korea isn’t disappearing — it’s returning as a deliberate choice. Here’s what happens when people who type fast decide to slow down instead.

Korean Café Notebook culture — Why So Many Koreans Write Here (Part 4)

31/08/202628/06/2026 by Kam Su Jin

Illustration of a woman writing in a notebook at a Seoul café window, notebook open before the coffee, pen moving across the page.

This entry is part 4 of 5 in the series Just Write Culture

In Korean café notebook culture, the table becomes a desk and the crowd enables thinking. Here’s what the café makes possible that home cannot.

Korean study habits — Why Korean Students Rewrite Their Notes (Part 3)

31/08/202627/06/2026 by Kam Su Jin

Illustration of a Korean student rewriting notes by hand at a library desk, two notebooks open side by side in quiet concentration.

This entry is part 3 of 5 in the series Just Write Culture

Korean study habits built around rewriting notes aren’t about perfectionism. They’re about the gap between writing something down and understanding it.

Korean Planner — Why So Many People Organize Life on Paper (Part 2)

31/08/202627/06/2026 by Kam Su Jin

Illustration of a woman writing in a Korean planner at a warm desk in November, the new year already beginning on the open page.

This entry is part 2 of 5 in the series Just Write Culture

Korean planner culture starts in November, not January. A weekly spread and the ritual of writing the date show how time gets held on paper.

Korean Journaling — Why the Notebook Never Left Korea (Part 1)

18/08/202626/06/2026 by Kam Su Jin

Illustration of a woman writing in a notebook at a café window in Seoul, Korean journaling as a quiet and unhurried practice.

This entry is part 1 of 5 in the series Just Write Culture

Korean journaling culture never stopped. It simply moved through cafés, stationery stores, and notebooks, keeping paper close in an increasingly digital life.

Seosulla gil — The Street That Shouldn’t Exist in the Middle of Seoul (Part 1)

18/08/202618/06/2026 by Kam Su Jin

Illustration of Seosulla gil outdoor cafe with traditional stone walls, tree-lined street, and quiet local atmosphere in Jongno.

This entry is part 1 of 3 in the series Where Old Seoul Breathes

Seosulla gil runs beside a shrine wall that’s stood for 500 years. Low buildings, evening light, no crowds — what Ikseon-dong overflow accidentally created.

Temple Stay Korea — What Happens After the Gate Closes (Part 1)

31/08/202617/05/2026 by Kam Su Jin

Illustration of two women approaching Jingwansa gate on a temple stay Korea trip, early autumn light over Seoul.

This entry is part 1 of 5 in the series Temple Stay Korea

The apartment blocks were still visible from the bus stop. Fifteen minutes later, they were gone. What no one tells you about a temple stay Korea