You Could Be Rich in Seoul Only with a Poor Heart
Seoul has an old history. There are so many places where I’ve never been, I have lived more than 50 years in Seoul though. 700 years of history is offering for us the plenty of spots to walk around. There are lots of buildings having a historical meaning. Sometimes so much disappearing history made my mind hurt.
Seoul is developing city. New things are appearing day by day. I heard that they rebuilt the highway in front of Seoul Station for cars into for people. The intense argument was undergoing relation to whether it is good or bad. At the end the highway for walking around was decided according to the conception of the Seoul City Mayor.
I could see the highway far away.
There were worried to the traffic jam when the highway was rebuilt for pedestrians. But traffic was normal at that time.
Lots of people are enjoying walking around on the highway. People looked like happy. I could read the feelings in their faces. It seemed that many tourist were walking around and taking the pictures
You could enjoy the sightseeing from the highway.
Nam Dae Moon and Seoul Station are near the highway.
It seemed that open discussion about the constitution was held in the corner. There were lot of camera men. People sitting on the ground were hearing sincerely.
Kids were main guest. They prepared playing instruments. I was happy with seeing kids playing.
There was a place pouring cold steam. A kid got to there closer. He loved cold steam so much and was laughing loudly.
There was corridors or bridges linked with the buildings to rest taking a cup of coffee
Last part of the highway linked to the center of Seoul city.
It was really nice to take a walk and enjoy many places in Seoul without paying money.
Regardless of how much I have, I sincerely could be rich solely with a poor heart.
My uncle was there when US Army staff was stationed there in the 60s. The city looks so artificial to me; I mean no disrespect. I know the people can be wonderful, the food is great, the women lovely. But it has been paved over so many times in 70 years; you would never know to expect if the same building exists 10 years later; maybe like NYC in US.
that's right
Seoul has many faces, so I want to show that
past present and futrue are mixed.
as you said, seoul is changing its shape toward NYC like
Great post :D
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sounds like a great place. I hope to visit someday
I have never visited Seoul, but I can relate to your comment, @slowwalker, that "sometimes so much disappearing history made my mind hurt."
As a European, I'm privileged. Many European cities cultivate their cultural heritage. Take Amsterdam, for example: the canals are Unesco World Heritage, and look roughly the same as they did four hundred years ago.
Within the city ring, the height of the buildings is capped. There are skyscrapers in Amsterdam, but only outside the ring.
In Asia, I find there is much less respect for a city's history. Take Bangkok, for example. The Sukhumvit area is full of countless random skyscrapers, with new ones being built every day. One little gem of history still remained though, until recently: Hemingway's, next to Asok BTS station:
Source
This was a restaurant and cafe, very popular with (mostly) expats. It used to be the Embassy of France during the 2nd World War. At that time, there were no skyscrapers at Sukhumvit. Picture this: the ambassador kept horses at the time!
However, you will have noticed I'm speaking in the past tense: the building was sold so some Japanese investor. Who – you guessed – will build yet another skyscraper here.
Breaks my heart a little...💔
thank you for your posting like comment.
As you told, In asia many historical heritages were destroyed.
It is sad story.
There is something more important than money
Agreed!
Very beautiful and thought provoking piece. Thank you!
I really wish I could go there one day. Knowing different culture is an awesome experience! And on your photos I see some architecture I'd love to visit:)
poor in heart? I don't think so, @slowwalker. Your wealth is your soul and you have a heart for people that is overflowing.
Could you be satisfied with life if you were poor? I think so. You gain so much joy out of walking around and being among people. The best things in life are truly free.
You are developing a theme through your writing about tradition and the past giving away to the new. You see it all around you in Seoul City. I personally love the pedestrian walkways and bridges and tunnels to nearby buildings. Street life is vital to a city, not just a village.
Your photos were particularly good today as well.
An excellent post, Friend!
thank you for your comment
Your comment gave me strength to continue the posting
I'm glad, @slowwalker
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Very beautiful post. Thank you for sharing Seoul with us.