Jeollanam-do

A Traditional Gateway in a Small Korean Town: What Is Uidu Gate?

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Uidu Gate illuminated at night at the entrance to Yeonggwang-eup in rural South Korea

Sometimes, an ordinary drive through a small Korean town reveals something unexpected. One evening, I was passing through Yeonggwang-eup in Jeollanam-do when I came across this large traditional-style gateway. At night, it is difficult to miss. The wooden structure is illuminated above the road, while cars simply drive underneath it on their way into and … 더 읽기

Beautiful Rural Korea: Driving Along Yeonggwang’s Baeksu Coastal Road

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Seaside cafe along Baeksu Coastal Road in rural Yeonggwang, South Korea

When people think about traveling in South Korea, places like Seoul, Busan, and Jeju Island usually come to mind first. But Korea has another side that many overseas visitors rarely get to see. I live in Yeonggwang, a rural county in Jeollanam-do, and one of the most beautiful places in this area is Baeksu Coastal … 더 읽기