As so often at the beginning of August, I celebrated our Swiss National Day, August 1, with friends from the Swiss Korean Business Council (SKBC) in a Swiss restaurant in Seoul. Everything was perfect that evening: interesting people, lively discussions, typical and delicious Swiss food. The famous August 1st Weggen
The summer months in the Far East are known for heat, heavy rain, and therefore very high humidity. It’s not exactly the ideal time to travel. And certainly not hiking season. Nevertheless, I have been drawn to South Korea repeatedly in the summer months for years. This time, my passion
In Korea, more and more German-language terms are appearing in the public sphere. But the linguistic transfer often misses their meaning.
What the scent of an inconspicuous flower can trigger and why the lights go out in Basel at four o'clock the next Monday morning.
Why are the divers of Jeju, who break social norms and celebrate the coexistence of humans and nature, so unique?
What you can experience as a cyclist on the streets of Seoul, and why Yeonjoon Koh 고 여준 keeps swapping his dental drill for his bike.
A spicy and nutritious soup, which became famous throughout Korea after the construction of the railroad line from Incheon to Seoul.
There is hardly a better way than the Jeju Olle Trail when it comes to escaping the "balli-balli" culture and everyday stress.
The journalist Myung Sook Suh 서 명숙 was able to inspire several nations to go hiking. However, one big dream remains unfulfilled for her to this day.
Why Eun-Ji Lee 이은지 is drawn back to the countryside after two years in Ochang, and how she manages the balancing act between tradition and modernity.
