Beat the midsummer heat with a curated deep-dive into the capital's newest Hanok aesthetics, refreshing waterfront pop-ups, and the vibrant hidden gems defining city life this season.If you plan to take a summer trip to Seoul, July is a great time to visit. The city is lively, and the strong summer heat makes it important to find air-conditioned places. Let’s explore some of the best spots to enjoy when you visit Seoul in July.What to PrepareIf you are new to Korea and Seoul,

2026 will actually mark the 27th Seoul Queer Culture Festival (SQCF), and it is forcing a stark confrontation with the country's deeply embedded conservative values. The question that the Dojeon Media team has, however, is: "Is Korean culture changing?" We see more and more flamboyant artists on TV and even people on the street. For the younger Korean generation, being "gay" is not that much of a big deal, but will decades of outdated values be able to be forgotten?