Dr. Friebert and I have been taken to many of the beautiful, historical sites in Seoul, South Korea. One of my favorite trips included the Changdeok and Gyeongbokgung Palaces. In 1395, a few years after the Joseon Dynasty was founded by Yi Seong-gye, the main royal palace construction was completed and the capital moved from […]
A visit to Severance Hospital reveals high-tech environment and cultural influence
We started our day with a tour of Severance Hospital. Severance Hospital was established in 1885 by a missionary doctor from the United States named Dr. Horace Allen. It was originally named “Kwanghyewon,” meaning “House of Extended Grace.” The name was changed to Severance Hospital after the hospital received a large financial donation from the […]
