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In the heart of Seoul, protected by the mighty Bugaksan Mountain, lay four palaces of the Joseon Dynasty. All around, traditional hanok architecture has transformed innovative cafes, bustling bars, and galleries. Here you can experience this royal neighborhood of Seoul to its fullest.

August 15th is Korean Independence Day (광복절). 77 years ago today, after 35 years of fighting for liberation, Korea gained its independence from Japan and was acknowledged as a sovereign nation. Learn more about August 15th, 1945, and what this day means to Koreans.

Under the warm sunshine of Los Angeles, Ibi works day and night with one goal: to spread the true beauty of Korea. Ibi Yoo is the founder of Studio KŌ, an online lifestyle select shop selling Korean artisanal crafts. Her products share a message that even lifestyle goods that we use daily, have equivalent beauty to art pieces in galleries.