Seochon, the season’s most stylish stroll

To the west of Gyeongbokgung lies the neighborhood of Seochon. Along with Bukchon to the palace’s north, it is one of the few places in Seoul that still embodies the city’s old soul. Low-slung hanok rooftops, framed by Inwangsan, line its alleys. Tucked between them are a terrace bistro, a vintage photo booth, a niche perfumer, fashion flagships, a jewelry workshop and a cafe facing the palace wall. The neighborhood has long drawn artists. From the Joseon era to the modern period, poets, novelis