The main gate (Kwanghwa-mun) separates Gyeongbok Palace from one of the busiest areas of Seoul. Here we are on the palace grounds and taking a look back at the entrance. Gyeongbok Palace was the primary residence of King Taejo in 1395 (founder of the Chosun Kingdom).
Caffé Bene (tel: (02) 3438 – 6850) recycles its coffee grounds by stuffing its ash trays with it.
Another view onto the mountains in northern Seoul.
The city lights looked inviting on this cold and rainy evening in Seoul. Little did we know that it would snow the following day.
In Cheongaecheon, a popular district mainly catering to food, drink, and entertainment.