Located in northern Seoul – but still quite accessible via public transportation – Bukhansan National Park is a mountainous oasis in a bustling metropolis. The park, which covers more than 30 ...

Raccoon dogs have found habitats along streams and parks. “This phenomenon is not unique to Seoul – it has also been observed (with other species) in cities like New York and London,” he noted.

But most people visit Namsan Park for its panoramic views of Seoul. To scope it out for free, visit Palgakjeong, a colorful, traditionally decorated octagon-shaped viewing pavilion that boasts ...

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Onsu-jin, head of the park and green space planning team at the Seoul City, remarked, “While many neighborhood parks in Seoul are often surrounded by green spaces in the nearby mountains ...