Step into a cartoon at this Seoul café that aims to evoke a two-dimensional scene.

The place nearest Seoul where it’s easy to get a good look at North Korea.

All that remains of an ancient royal palace is a water channel that was used for drinking games.

This cemetery is dedicated to the people who died fighting for democracy in South Korea.

The largest cluster of the Joseon dynasty’s royal tombs, home to the burial sites of 17 kings and queens.

An early Korean refrigerator.

This tomb's name derives from a famous painting of a white horse found inside.

A small section in the Bank of Korea Museum dedicated to the many varieties of the Joseon dynasty’s iconic coinage.

The Shinsegae Department Store is the largest of its kind in the whole world.

The headquarters of Korea’s provisional government later became the site of a prominent statesman's assassination.

Low tide reveals an ocean bridge to an island full of art.

A large visitor's complex and place of remembrance on the outskirts of the DMZ.

Celebrating the history of Hangul, the Korean writing system invented by King Sejong to improve his realm’s literacy.

A symbol of hope, survival, and national character, especially after it rose phoenix like from the flames.

This human-made pond is part of a Korean palace complex first built in the 7th century.

Visit the real-life site of the fictional pizzeria in Bong Joon-Ho's film Parasite.

The supreme shrine of the state.

The burial ground of two kings and a queen is now a calm city park in the middle of bustling Seoul.

Numerical symbolism abound at East Asia's oldest observatory.

The world's first cruise ship-shaped hotel is perched atop a cliff.

This pagoda was once the central feature of a Buddhist temple that no longer exists.

Its humdrum facade only adds to its electrifying appeal: a rooftop with panoramic views of a shapeshifting metropolis.

Home to more than 13,000 pieces of war memorabilia and military equipment.

The best place for scenic views of the DMZ and North Korea.