Suwon
King Jeongjo's temporary palace

Published: 13.09.2026



















Today was mostly about experiences, and with one exception, it was related to modern Seoul.
On this day, our first goal was to find the Lotte Star Avenue, where the handprints of famous Korean actors and pop stars can be seen. And indeed, it was all about finding it, as we spent at least half an hour wandering around before we located that walkway near the Lotte Department Store. There was a bit of disappointment because the handprint of my favorite Korean actor, and those of other actors were not visible. It turned out that only the handprints of those who are the brand ambassadors of the store are currently displayed.
Thus, we headed towards another store (COEX Mall) to see the famous Gangnam Style statue. While waiting for the subway, I discovered József Attila's poem
