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culture | 2024-03-25

The journey from Seoul to Jinju aboard the train, cruising at speeds around 290 km per hour but capable of reaching up to 330 km per hour, serves as a prelude to the grandeur awaiting at Jiri-san. This majestic, ultra-prominent peak is the centerpiece of our trip, symbolizing the adventure and exploration that lie at the heart of Korea. As I wander through Jinju, with the historic Jinjuseong fortress as a stoic guardian of the past, the seamless blend of Korea’s rapid technological advances against the backdrop of its rich traditions becomes starkly evident. Here, the pursuit of modernity does not overshadow the reverence for history, offering a unique cultural tapestry where the climb towards Jiri-san represents not just a physical journey, but a passage through the layers of Korea’s collective memory and aspirations.

The KTX, Korea’s swift train to Seoul, starts its journey almost empty, only to fill up at subsequent stations.
The hotel still stocks paper newspapers, a rare sight indeed.
We find ourselves waiting at Seoul Station, anticipation building for our train to Jinju.
After a four-hour train journey, Jinju Station’s surprisingly modern facade welcomes us.
The station is encircled by towering sleeping blocks, standing like silent giants.
The Storefront Symphony
Urban Gold Rush: The Shop of Hues
Civic Symphony
Tech Meets Safety: The Hotel’s Command Center

The Korean dining experience, as if a cultural ambassador, greets us with gusto upon arrival. From sizzling grill tops to delicate dim sum, the culinary odyssey is a feast for the senses. Each meal is a chapter of flavors, a narrative told in spices and textures, with the locals’ warm hospitality adding to the rich, tapestry of the dining saga. Even a simple dish becomes a memory etched in taste and aroma, a testament to Korea’s gastronomic finesse.

The restaurant, a stone’s throw from the airport hotel, boasted the exclusive title of being one of two dining options that evening.
I inquired about soup; the response was a no, yet they proudly offered seafood as a consolation prize.
Behold, the so-called seafood pancake, a twist on culinary expectations.
The chicken stew came with a three-tiered spice challenge; I aimed for the top until the waitress’s expression advised caution, prompting a strategic retreat to level two—a wise choice indeed.
A dim sum feast awaits, promising a dance of flavors in bite-sized morsels,
Indulging in the Korean grill, we savored the self-grilled pork belly alongside an assortment of kimchi, radish slices, fishy tidbits, fermented bean paste, a variety of green salads with sauce, and tangy fermented onions and garlic—a truly harmonious feast. Captured in the photo, Denise and Richard revel in the midst of this Korean grill party, their smiles as vibrant as the array of dishes spread before them, embodying the spirit of culinary camaraderie.
The small glasses suggest a tipple of something a bit more potent.
Indeed, magnolias are quite the show-offs with their striking white blossoms!
Absorbed in the taxi’s interior details, I arrived at Jinju train station before I knew it.

In the evenings, the city’s heartbeat slows, and the glow of street lamps casts a golden hue on the faces of passersby. Streets, once arteries of the daily rush, now murmur with the gentle buzz of night markets and the soft laughter from roadside cafes. Here, beneath the city’s starless sky, the day’s tales are shared over cups of soju, and plans are made for the next day’s ascent of Jiri-san—a mountain that promises not just a climb, but a journey through layers of mist and legend, to a summit that watches over the land like an ancient guardian.

  • Korea-Amur Area 2024
  • « Jiri-san

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TRIPS

2024
Southern Africa 2024
Mid-Atlantic Islands 2024
North America 2024
Anatolia 2024
Korea-Amur Area 2024
East China 2024
2023
Mongolia Ranges 2023
Philippines 2023
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2022
Andes 2022
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Malay Archipelago II 2022
Anatolia Mountains 2022
Iberian Peninsula 2022
Atlas Mountains 2022
North France-West Rhine Area 2022

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1 591 km walked, 121 298 m climbed

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