Yes it's true, I am now a full time resident of Seoul. Consumed in its myriad complexity and infinite mysteries. This aspect to life here never seems to waver. Lucky for me it's usually instant inspiration. Recently, I penned a short piece for Flavorwire on Seoul's (and Korea in general) social addiction to the love hotel. Sure you have heard of them. Possibly from their proliferation in cities such as Tokyo. Here in Seoul they too have a presence as well; being just about everywhere.
The love hotel is a significant part of the urban (and rural landscape) here in Korea; making and defining space. There are districts here in the city with an abundance of these discreet escape accommodations. In their growing numbers, I liken them to being trees in a forest. It can be difficult to find focus on any one as urban density tends to cancel out any single place. Focus falls on knowing your destination.
Flavorwire article link.
1 comment:
intrigued, where is the link?
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