Walk Across the Sea: Plan Your Jindo Spring Adventure

Discover the “Miracle of Moses” (모세의 기적)

This spring, from March 29 to April 1, 2025, South Korea’s Jindo Sea-Parting Festival (진도 바닷길 축제) unveiled the Miracle Sea Road (신비의 바닷길)—a rare natural land bridge 2.8 km long that emerges at low tide between Jindo Island (진도 섬) and Modo Island (모도 섬).

Jindo Island
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iPhones and Apple Watches to support Apple Pay for Public Transportation

It was announced on 6/16/2025 that T-Money, a rechargeable pre-paid transportation card in Korea, will soon support Apple Pay. This means that you’ll soon be able to add a digital T-Money card to your iPhone and Apple Watch.

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Seoul Gangnam’s Gaepo Neighborhood.

Nestled next to Dogok-dong, Gaepo-dong (개포동) is another affluent neighborhood tucked away in Gangnam, Seoul. Known for its top-tier public schools, lush parks, and the scenic Yangjaecheon Stream, Gaepo offers a peaceful charm with cozy coffee shops and tree-lined streets that bloom beautifully throughout the seasons.

Gaepo-dong on a lazy Saturday morning (Guryongsan Mtn in the background)
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Seoul Gangnam’s Dogok Neighborhood.

As summer 2025 kicks off on June 20, warm weather and early seasonal activities are underway in Seoul.

Dogok (도곡동), one of the 25 neighborhoods in Seoul’s upscale Gangnam District, is joining in the seasonal spirit. A banner reads, “Dogok Early-Summer Picnic” (도곡 초여름 피크닉).

Dokgol Neighborhood Park (독골근린공원(
Inflatable event entrance
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Changdeok Palace

Changdeok-gung is one of five Grand Palaces in northern Seoul’s Jogno District. Also known as the East Palace, it was the residence of the last king of Korea, Sunjong (순종). While it was originally constructed in the 15th century, only portions of the original structure survive today.

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