Surrounded by a manmade lake at Gyeongbokgung Palace, the architecturally stunning Gyeonghoeru Pavilion was designed to symbolize heaven, earth, man, and time. Photograph by Nat Geo Partners The ...

Seoul is a city full of dynamism. Visitors will see ancient palaces standing alongside modern skyscrapers, all providing a glimpse into the city’s rich history and a preview of its exciting future.

For the first time in the United States, visitors to the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art can enjoy a remarkable group of roof-ridge ornaments that were fashionable in Korea more than 1,000 ...