The Hidden Village of Gangnam, Seoul: The Secret of Guryong Village Did you know there is a place where time seems to have stopped, nestled among the sleek skyscrapers and luxury apartment complexes of Gangnam-gu, Seoul? It’s called Guryong Village . Made up of temporary buildings constructed with plywood and styrofoam, this area reveals another side of Seoul. What Kind of Place is Guryong Village? Located in Gaepo-dong, Gangnam District, Guryong Village is a densely populated residential area . Despite the waves of urban development, this place has preserved its form for a long time and exhibits the characteristics of an unauthorized shantytown. Throughout the village, you can find traces of the lives of urban working-class people. The most striking feature is the crowded houses lining narrow alleys . The buildings clinging tightly to one another within labyrinthine alleys create a landscape unique to Guryong Village. But this dense structure means much more...
The Destiny Meeting in the Rocky Mountains: Opening of the G7 Summit 2025 In June 2025, the majestic Rocky Mountains of Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada, will once again host the G7 Summit after 23 years. This historic gathering of the leaders of the world's seven major advanced economies and invited country representatives is capturing global attention. The event is especially notable as it will mark the international debut of South Korea’s President Lee Jae-myung, drawing even more eyes worldwide. Why was Kananaskis chosen once more as the venue for the G7 Summit? This meeting, held here for the first time since 2002, is not merely a return to a familiar location. Amid a rapidly shifting global political and economic landscape, the G7 Summit 2025 is expected to serve as a pivotal turning point in forging a new international order. President Lee Jae-myung’s participation carries profound significance for South Korean diplomacy. Making his global debut on the international sta...