You can subscribe to Monocle from £75 per year, or buy individual back issues.
You can buy exclusive Monocle products, from fragrance to bags, from our online shop.
Read Monocle's concise and downloadable guides to the top business cities and resorts.
Imagine if New York's Central Park had been occupied by a foreign army for the past century.
Writer: James Card
Seoul
This article is for Monocle subscribers only. Please Subscribe to Monocle or Sign in if you're already a subscriber.