What kind of role do superstitions play in our lives? It's easy to dismiss superstitions altogether, but every so often you may question yourself as to whether they could hold some truth. On that note, today we'll have a look at some locations that are home to superstitions around the city and explore the various rumors that commonly come and go. Let's dive right in and see how much truth it all holds before venturing out with friends or that special someone on a memorable date course, shall we?
#1 One stroll on the stonewall walkway leads to a breakup.
Deoksugung Palace Stonewall Walkway One of the most well-known anecdotes of the Deoksugung Palace is in relation to the stonewall walkway that surrounds the palace. The average Seoulite is likely familiar with this superstition, while it actually stems from a somewhat convincing background. The end of the walkway was once home to to the Seoul Family Court until 1995. Up until that time, there had been numerous couples heading to the courthouse on their way to get a divorce. 
This, in fact, is what led to the rumor coming about. However, after it was renovated into the Seoul Museum of Art, the curse no longer stands to be effective, or so it is said. So, now that we understand how it all began, put your concerns aside and come for a stroll with that special someone 
along the beautiful scenery the walkway provides. You can't give up such a great photo opportunity just because of a silly rumor, am I right?! :)
#DeoksugungStonewallWalkway #DeoksugungPalace #Superstition #SeoulDate
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- Address 24, Sejong-daero 19-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul (British Embassy)
Jeongdong-gil Located along the palace stonewall walkway, visitors will come across the Jeongdong Theater. In front of the theater, the thoughtful phrase, "Together with you, one step at a time," is laid out in large lettering to signify the start of Jeongdong-gil. Jeongdong-gil is able to preserve the modern history of the city intact. The backstreet to the right of the theater also leads to a renowned palace hall, Jungmyeonjeon Hall. The hall emanates a picturesque structure, as old as the Chungdong First Methodist Church. Seoulites often frequent the outside area of the building to get in a beautiful snapshot amid the plush, green grass 
that complements the structure. The quaint serenity of Jeongdong-gil may not offer many vibrant activities or places to eat, but lots of people stop by to perhaps enjoy that sense of peace and quiet.
#Jeongdong-gil #WalkingPath #JeongdongTheater #JeongdongChurch #SeoulMuseumOfArt
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- Address 30-1, Jeong-dong, Jong-gu, Seoul
#2 The feng shui of Hannam-dong attracts the energy of wealth.
Hannam-dong Feng Shui The name "Hannam-dong" is derived from the neutral geographical location between the Hangang River 
and Namsan Mountain 
. To the north stands the mountainside with green pastures, while the Hangang River flows through the city to the south. This particular blueprint of nature with the mountainside to the rear and a body of water in front is referred to as baesan-imsu (lit. backside, mountain; frontside, water). The geographical positioning, itself, is said to attract the "energy of wealth." However, no one can really know whether Hannam-dong actually benefitted from this in any way. Since that's the case, why not apply a little feng shui in your home to try and conjure up some of that energy to bring some wealth and prosperity 
into your life? Of course, be sure to take it with a grain of salt and just have fun!
How to incorporate feng shui into your home interior:
1. Avoid sleeping with your head facing the north.
2. Refrain from placing a large mirror in a spot facing the main entrance of your home.
3. Maintain as much as lighting in your home as possible.
4. Homes facing the south are preferable.
5. Keep the toilet cover down so as to avoid losing energy that attracts wealth.
#Hannamdong #FengShui #MountainBackgroundWaterFront #FengShuiInterior
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- Address Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
#3 The guardian of Seoul rests in Gwanaksan Mountain.
Jangseung & Sotdae of Gwananksan Mountain Walk along the second section of Seoul Trail located on Gwanaksan Mountain and you'll find a number of jangseungs (Korean totem poles) and sotdaes (stone pillars) lining the trail. These characteristic structures served as so-called guardians 
that protected the local village from long ago. So, let's take a peek into the origin of these structures and why they stand where they are protecting the city of Seoul!
Jangseung Don't mind the frightful faces of these tall totem poles. These structures, in fact, once served as guardians that protected the city. The ones lining the trail even have a curious background story. In July of 2011, there had been torrential rainfall 
that brought down many trees 
, which were then used to create the jangseungs and sotdaes lining the trail on Gwanaksan Mountain. From that point on, they became guardians of Seoul as they stood tall on the mountainside, often referred to as cheonhadaejanggun (lit. mighty general of the world) and jihayeojanggun (lit. mighty female general of the underworld).
Sotdae With its lengthy history, the other guardian-like structure, sotdae, a name specific to Seoul, is called by soju, soldae, and other various names throughout different regions of the country. These pillars here on the mountain 
were created from about 50 or so trees that fell during heavy rains in the area some years ago. And atop each pillar, there is a cute-looking bird carved from the singular piece of wood. It makes for some great scenery for those making their way out to the trail for some adventure!
#SeoulTrailSectionTwo #GwanaksanTrail #Jangseung #Sotdae #CommonBelief
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- Address Sillim-dong, Gwanak-gu, Seoul
#4 Once you enter the "Eungam Triangle," there is no escape.
Eungam Triangle There's a haunting saying that goes, "Don't fall asleep on the train at Eungam Station or you'll wake up right where you started." The "Eungam Triangle," also sometimes referred to a kind of mobius strip 
seemingly mimics that of the Bermuda Triangle from which there is no escape. Despite it's actual name, Eungam Loop, located at the northwestern end of line six, that particular area has become more infamous through its variety of nicknames. In fact, area residents 
that have found themselves once trapped within the Eungam Triangle are said to have once petitioned to shut down that part of the line. So then how exactly did the Eungam Triangle come to be, you ask? The Seoul Metro initially intended to construct line six up until Yeonsinnae Station, making it the final terminal, however, due to issues with noise and ground vibrations, a big conflict arose between Seoul Metro and area residents. This resulted in line six being constructed into the only loop found among all lines of the Seoul subway system.
#BermudaTriangle #EungamTriangle #EungamLoop #EungamStation #SubwayLine6
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- Address 477, Jeungsan-ro, Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul Transporation Subway Line 6, Eungam Station
Eungam Gamjaguk Street If you find yourself getting lost around Eungam Station, why not stop by the Gamjaguk Street of Eungam-dong? Gamjaguk Street is located right inside the Daerim Market and has been since the 1980s, preserving its tradition of gamjaguk 
, a pork soup with potatoes and other vegetable in a thick, savory broth. The first shop to open, Ehwa Gamjaguk, even celebrates its 35th anniversary this year. This popular eatery is open 24/7 and proudly offers its frequent line customers free refills. The women that run the business, greeting and serving the customers, emanate such a friendly vibe that you wholly experience the essence of Korean food and culture. Ehwa Gamjaguk is not only famous for its gamjaguk that surely hits the spot, but also for its tasty buchujeon, a Korean-style pancake with chives. You'll want to take some time out of your day to come visit this neighborhood favorite!
#EungamGamjagukStreet #DaerimMarket #Gamjaguk #Buchujeon #Chives
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- Address 176-1, Eungam-ro, Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul
- Hours Daily 00:00 - 24:00 (Open year round)
- Tel +82-2-307-4723
#5 Seoul is home to a ghost station of which no one knows.
Truth Behind Ghost Platform of Sinseol-dong Last year, the Seoul Metro 
recorded an astonishing 2.7 billion passengers to have ridden the subway. And yet, even on the busiest subway line, line two, there is a so-called ghost station, or platform, 
that no one is allowed to enter. It's located on the boarded-up third basement level of Sinseoldong Station and has remained a mystery ever since 1974. Since then, the platform has been closed off to the public and left off the station map entirely. Compared to the spooky vibe of the atmosphere, the origin of the haunted platform is actually nothing much to write home about. Back in the 1970s during the construction of line one, the platform was supposed to serve as a connecting track to line five in the future, but later on, a change in the subway line blueprints naturally led to the platform losing its intended purpose. Despite this very simplistic origin, the grim-looking interior, seemingly straight out of a horror flick, has led to it raising popularity.
Public access is prohibited to the ghost platform!
#SinseoldongStation #GhostStation #HauntedPlatform #GhostPlatform #SubwayLine2 #SubwayLine1
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- Address B3, Wangsan-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul