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Excursion to Seoul

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As the circumstances demanded from me, I had to leave Japan for a short period. I used this opportunity and went to South Korea. I took a flight from Osaka to Seoul on April 26th.

The journey went pretty smooth and Seoul is a city that is very easy to handle. Somewhere between a western modernized and a traditional style, the capital offers a lot of opportunities to explore. A simple but sophisticated subway system helps you to reach your desired destination. On the first day I handled my business very quickly and afterwards checked in at my accommodation.

Korea in general seems to be a very friendly and open country. The immigration procedure didn’t cause any difficulties and I’m legally allowed to stay here for three months. One particular detail I observed was one sign that said: “No language barrier in Korea! Use our free interpretation service.” They offer a free hotline that have language interpreters as operators.

Then I went to the closed interesting place, which turned out to be the N Seoul Tower. The tower is located on a hill and is the highest point in Seoul. It provided me a nice overview of the city. Furthermore this place is a popular place for local couples to have a romantic getaway. The couples go there to attach locks as a symbol for their eternal love. This habit reminded me of a bridge in Prague I visited some years ago.

The Korean Flag
The Korean Flag

![The inscription revealed to me: “Haechi. Seoul’s symbol, is an imaginary creature that helps realize justice and enhance safety and happiness.” ](DSC07111-small.jpg “The inscription revealed to me: “Haechi. Seoul’s symbol, is an imaginary creature that helps realize justice and enhance safety and happiness.” “)

A bench that get couples closer.
A bench that get couples closer.

The Seoul Love Poem Sculpture.
The Seoul Love Poem Sculpture.

The solution to the key pollution.
The solution to the key pollution.

The keys appear to be a issue for the public.
The keys appear to be a issue for the public.

Apparently they seek for various spots to attach their locks.
Apparently they seek for various spots to attach their locks.

A close up from the locks.
A close up from the locks.

These locks are being attached by couples as symbol for eternal love.
These locks are being attached by couples as symbol for eternal love.

Things that look like Christmas trees from a far point of view.
Things that look like Christmas trees from a far point of view.

N Seoul Tower
N Seoul Tower

A pavillion on the hill.
A pavillion on the hill.

These fire beacons were part of a national network that was used to inform about approaching enemies.
These fire beacons were part of a national network that was used to inform about approaching enemies.

The N Seoul Tower
The N Seoul Tower

Lunch - Kimchi - Delicious!
Lunch - Kimchi - Delicious!

Cherry trees
Cherry trees

Apparently they have cherry blossom season in Seoul.
Apparently they have cherry blossom season in Seoul.

A close up from a mountain
A close up from a mountain

The guesthouse where I stay seen from the hill.
The guesthouse where I stay seen from the hill.

The Skyline of Seoul with the Mountains in the Background II
The Skyline of Seoul with the Mountains in the Background II

The skyline of Seoul with the hills in the background.
The skyline of Seoul with the hills in the background.

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