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Hanok stay playbook: Designing homes where the past and present can naturally coexist

As demand for hanok (traditional Korean-style house) lodgings grow, the best accommodations stand apart by offering a careful mix of heritage, comfort and memorable local scenery.

2026.7.8

Exterior view of Bomun-dong Hanok No. 7, which drew the highest interest among the seven Mirinae Jip public hanok (traditional Korean house) units. [SEOUL METROPOLITAN CITY]

Seoul's newlywed hanok program sees fierce competition, with an average of 300 applicants per unit

Competition for Seoul’s first public hanok rentals for newlyweds has surged, with a single unit receiving 956 applications, underscoring the city’s mounting housing pressure and the appeal of subsidized homes in central neighborhoods.

2026.1.22

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Fire authorities work to put out a fire at Seongbuk-dong Garden, a designated cultural heritage site in Seongbuk District, northern Seoul, on June 30. [SEONGBUK DISTRICT OFFICE]

Fire breaks out in traditional house in historic garden in northern Seoul

A fire broke out on Monday at a traditional Korean house, or hanok, on the grounds of a garden in Seongbuk-dong, northern Seoul, which is designated a cultural heritage site.

2025.6.30

A new hanok stay called Blue Dot Stay, operated by Proudlee and repaired by Bukchon Giwa in Jongno District, central Seoul [PROUDLEE]

Despite the criticism, Korea's hanok stay boom might save its traditional homes.

Inside this hanok in Bukchon, there are hardwood floors, a queen-size bed and a fully equipped kitchen. The bathroom has a TOTO toilet. In a separate building — but still within the compound — is a sauna with clay walls.

2025.4.3

Cho Chung-il, the CEO of Kona I, poses at the largest hanok (traditional Korean house) hotel, The Hanok Heritage House, in Yeongwol County, Gangwon. [KIM JONG-HO]

Tradition meets modern techniques: Behind Korea's largest hanok hotel

The Hanok Heritage House is the biggest hanok accommodation in terms of scale across the country, with 100 billion won ($69.8 million) spent on construction so far. An additional 200 billion won will be shelled out by 2028.

2024.12.12

The Hanok Heritage House in Yeongwol County, Gangwon [THE HANOK HERITAGE HOUSE]

Hanok Heritage House wins Unesco's best hotel award

The Hanok Heritage House, a hotel in Gangwon designed in the traditional Korean architecture style, won Unesco's architecture award, Prix Versailles, for the World's Most Beautiful Hotel.

2024.12.6

Eunpyeong Hanok Village in Eunpyeong District, northern Seoul, offers a panoramic view of Mount Bukhan from anywhere in the area. [KIM DONG-EUN]

[WEEKEND GETAWAY] Discover Korea’s lesser-known hanok villages

Explore Korea's lesser-known hanok villages, like Eunpyeong and Namsangol, each offering unique cultural experiences, scenic views and traditional architecture, perfect for a relaxing getaway amid the vibrant autumn colors.

2024.11.8

A private hanok (traditional Korean house) where guests can stay overnight at the Rakkojae Hanok Hotel in Andong [LEE JIAN]

The Rakkojae Hanok Hotel in Andong is a luxurious blast from the past

The Rakkojae Hanok Hotel in Andong, opening next month, is a luxurious 4-acre escape to the Joseon Dynasty — with modern amenities.

2024.9.12

Photo taken of Seoul before 1911 by American travel journalist Carpenter [SEOUL MUSEUM OF HISTORY]

Long lost pictures offer glimpse into the past of Seoul's historic Sungnyemun Gate

The rediscovery of 163 photos offers a glimpse into the historic area surrounding Sungnyemun Gate in Seoul. The Seoul Museum of History published the pictures, including those captured by American diplomats and the Japanese colonial government.

2024.2.16

A view of the ″Relationship log″ exhibition at Hohojae in Jongno District, central Seoul. Left is Bahk Seon-ghi's ″An Aggregation 20231112″ and right is Lee Hea-mi's silverware pieces. [SHIN MIN-HEE]

Hanok gallery houses works of seven different artists in 'Relationship log'

Seven contemporary artists with seemingly different styles have gathered their works for a group exhibition in the hanok (traditional Korean home) neighborhood of Jongno District in central Seoul.

2023.12.1