Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

[WEEKEND GETAWAY] Leaf the crowds behind: Four tranquil escapes in and around Seoul

Tired of crowds this spring? From riverside walks in Amsa-dong to vast picnic lawns at World Cup Park and lotus ponds in Yangpyeong, these four quiet spots in and around Seoul offer space to breathe, relax and recharge away from the bustle.

2025-05-02

Mask-free spring heralds high skin care sales at Korean convenience stores

Convenience stores are cashing in on the increased sales of skin and oral care products as Korea welcomes its first mask-free spring in four years. Sales of products containing collagen rose 355 percent on year between March 20 and April 12.

2023-04-18

[WEEKEND GETAWAY] Pack up that hamper, it's picnic season

No matter how busy your week is, you always deserve some free time on the weekends. The best way to take a break as the spring starts to warm up is lying under the sun on a picnic blanket with no worries in the world and something to eat as well.

2023-03-31

Take cover

Kindergartners take refuge under their picnic mats during sudden showers on Monday afternoon at a park in Seoul.

2021-06-22

That's one hot market

A customer picks up travel tissues at a convenience store in Seoul on Monday. As temperature rise, the sale of picnic-related products increased.

2021-02-22