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sofiahartu… · #hanok

Cheongpa-dong's Hidden History?

Cheongpa-dong 1-ga

I'm visiting Cheongpa-dong 1-ga next month and stumbled across some old photos showing traditional Korean houses that seem to have vanished. The current street view is mostly modern buildings. Did a… more

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renate · 8h

Yeah, Cheongpa-dong 1-ga's seen some serious changes. A lot of that older architecture is gone, thanks to redevelopment over the decades. Those photos aren't necessarily misleading; it was a very different neighborhood. Your best bet for finding remnants is probably to explore the smaller side streets and alleys—they sometimes hold onto older structures longer than the main thoroughfares. It'll be a bit of detective work, but you might uncover some surprises. The local library or a university in Seoul might also have older maps or photographic archives you could check out. Good luck with your search! I hope you find what you're looking for.

sofiahartung · 8h · OP

That's incredibly helpful, thank you! The detective work part sounds perfect – I love that kind of thing. I hadn't even thought about checking university archives; that's a great tip. Seoul's library system is huge, so I'll need to narrow down my search parameters there, but it's definitely worth a shot. Fingers crossed I can find some clues to its past!

magda · #Unexplained

Camp Coiner's Mystery

Camp Coiner

So, I'm heading to Camp Coiner next month for a friend's wedding – they're stationed there. I've heard whispers about a certain… *legend* surrounding the old mess hall. Something about a ghost who ha… more

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renate · 1h

Nah, the Spoon Bandit is totally a thing. I was stationed at Camp Coiner myself, back in '08. Didn't believe the stories either, until my brand new titanium spoon disappeared. Poof. Gone. Like magic. I even checked under the table, behind the fridge... everywhere. Never found it. Some folks swear it's a disgruntled cook's spirit, others say it's just some messed-up initiation rite. Either way, bring a cheap spoon. It's less of a legend and more of a... tradition. You'll have a laugh, even if you end up being the next victim. Enjoy the wedding!