After years of neglect, hanok, or traditional-style Korean houses, are having a renaissance. A new generation of Koreans is discovering the houses, turning them into cafes, shops, workspaces, and, of ...

While exploring Seoul, travelers often encounter the well-known Bukchon Hanok Village, situated in the heart of the metropolis. Tucked away in the northwestern part of Seoul is another enclave of ...

“Hanok” or traditional Korean houses, which have been regarded as outdated and inconvenient, are making a comeback as posh and sought-after living spaces. As the paradigm of residential architecture ...

I lived in Bukchon Hanok Village for over two years, and each day I faced hordes of tourists coming to admire the traditional Korean hanok architecture of the area. Yet whenever I left my neighborhood ...

Hanok refers to a structure built with techniques and styles indigenous to the Korean Peninsula that date back to prehistoric times. In a narrow sense, the term refers to a private residential room ...