KOREA
The author and her husband in Hanbok (traditional Korean cloth) and on swing.

Hanbok (Photo by Hyemin Lee)

Just a half-hour drive from Pyeongtaek, Oeam Folk Village—built in the early 1500s during the Joseon era—is cradled by pristine mountains. In a country where countless historical sites were burned and bombed throughout invasions, wars and colonization, the village still holds traces of history, preserving its original form for over five centuries. Today, it serves as a timeless window into the daily life of Koreans in the past. If you live near Pyeongtaek, stop by for a peaceful walk through Korea’s living history!

Jangseung (Korean totem poles)

Jangseung (Photo by Hyemin Lee)

Hanok (traditional Korean house)

Hanok (Photo by Hyemin Lee)

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