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Best of Seoul Part of the Places of a Lifetime series from Traveler magazine

Local experts answer trip-planning questions about where to stay, where to eat, and what to see and do. Recommendations include price ranges, thumbnail descriptions, and insider tips—plus addresses, telephone numbers, and Web links.

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Traditional fan dancers perform in the opening ceremony parade of the annual Lotus Lantern Festival at Dongdaemun Stadium.
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