it is the end of winter with temperatures hovering about the freezing point - a dreary view of residential rooftops near the high-rise business district
the high-rise business district at the end of a long workday
a cool jazz bar provides a warm setting for conversation drink and live music
a traditional dance performance for tourists and locals at a dinner-theater venue at the foothills of nam-san
a different day and a different city - the location should be obvious from the iconic night skyline
took a trek to one of the most remote spots outside of this city where a rather large statue resides on a hill top
the spot is in an undeveloped and surprisingly peaceful locale
meanwhile closer to the center of town a new high-end shopping mall has sprung up and seems to be thriving in this monied economy
one simple pleasure is the ferry ride - offering a 10 minute respite from the perils of city life
a wet fish shop setting up for the day
a roadside restaurant serving spicy crabs where tables have overflowed into the street forcing loyal patrons to eat while keeping a wary eye out for fast-moving cars
enjoying a nice cold one in a bar with a view of this growing metropolis
the city view from my hotel room
fresh sliced and garnished beef being prepared at a yakiniku restaurant that has a distinct local signature
a video is included here for posterity
