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Teo Yang’s Guide To Seoul

Teo Yang is one of the most respected interior designers in South Korea and an avid art collector. Trained by the legendary Marcel Wanders, Yang has worked all over the world, but keeps returning to his hometown of Seoul. He loves going on walks through the Han River Park, which runs through the city, and is keen for visitors to get to know South Korea away from the kimchi and K-pop stereotypes. “From mornings spent sipping bubble tea to late-night soju drinking, Seoul has got something for everyone,” he says.

WHERE TO SLEEP

“Seoul is a city that celebrates innovation and change, but we all need to slow down and take a deep breath sometimes. If you want an escape from the busy streets of downtown Seoul then Rakkojae Seoul is your dream hotel—a traditional house hotel located in Samcheongdong, it’s wonderfully relaxing. You

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