Historical Landmarks – THEVYPEFFECT

January 11, 2019March 7, 2019

DMZ Tour (Imjingak, Dorasan Observatory, 3rd Tunnel, Dorasan Station)

When I went to summer school in the summer of 2017, it was at the peak of tensions between North & South Korea. I remember a conversation we had with a Korea University student in class: we had to talk about our fears, and he listed ‘North Korea’ as his top fear. South Korea is … Continue reading DMZ Tour (Imjingak, Dorasan Observatory, 3rd Tunnel, Dorasan Station)

December 6, 2018September 25, 2022

Gyeongbokgung Palace & Gwanghwamun

Don’t say you’ve been to Korea if you have never visited at least one of the palaces, especially not if you are a huge fan of Korean period dramas! Built in 1395, Gyeongbokgung Palace is also commonly referred to as the Northern Palace because its location is furthest north when compared to the neighboring palaces … Continue reading Gyeongbokgung Palace & Gwanghwamun