I find it absolutely fascinating just how drastically the Korean culture has changed over a short period of time. We visited a traditional Korean folk village that spread over 235 acres in Seoul. The village contains many old style Korean homes that have been renovated and relocated to preserve this aspect of Korean culture. It was like something you see on the history channel. The very affluent homes were more like compounds. There could never be more than 99 rooms because this was a distinguishing feature that was reserved for royalty and palaces. The culture operated under a system of Confucianism. The master of the house had private quarters and his wiveS each had separate quarters, which were much like smaller houses on the compound that were secluded from each other by large trees and fences. Often they had separate entrances. Although they lived within a small proximity of each other, they would not know of the others existence.
In a relatively short period of time Seoul has transformed itself. Looking out over the skyline from the North Seoul Tower, as far as they eye can see are high-rise buildings, which now house the majority of the population. Seoul boasts a mass transportation system that ranks right up there with that of many major cities in the world.
The pictures were taken at the Korean Folk Village and the North Seoul Tower and highlight the chnages that have taken place in such a short time span.
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