[ASSESSED] Stop 1 – The Most Succulent of Symbols

Korean BBQ (KBBQ) has always been the sworn mortal foe of my desires for a healthy and active lifestyle. After all, who could turn down perfectly marinated sliced pork, tempestuously tender chicken, and the irresistibly delectable kimchi sides? Definitely not me. Even in pre-COVID Melbourne, many thousands of miles away from South Korea, people would

[ASSESSED] Stop 6 – The Northern Threat

In December 2018, a South Korean train entered North Korea. The reconnection of their railways was a momentous occasion, symbolic of the desire to further unite the neighbouring nations, and normalise future collaboration. The South/North Korean split is something of particular historic relevance. Symptomatic of the Cold War, the Korean peninsula emerged from Japanese occupation,

[ASSESSED] Stop 5 – Alighting into the Future

South Korea has always had a reputation as a very modern city; in fact, the subtle intertwining between the traditional and the modern is one of the reasons Seoul is at the top of my travel wish list. However, I definitely underestimated just how futuristic the normal of South Korea can be. At home in

[ASSESSED] Stop 2 – A ticket to a place renewed

From the centre of Seoul, we take the Blue Subway Line 4, and alight at Hyehwa (Exit 2). After a decent uphill stroll, we find ourselves at the next stop on the Seoul Train. Street art might be a train station’s worst fear – but can it breathe new life into the old? And what