Everything About My Relationship

Welcome, romantics and political enthusiasts, to the epicenter of South Korean democracy: Yeouido. Today, we embark on a thematic journey inspired by the charming 2013 political romantic comedy drama, 'All About My Romance' (Nae…

We begin at the formidable Main Gate of the National Assembly. This is the grand threshold of South Korean democracy, a space heavily guarded and constantly buzzing with activity. …

Moving inward, we conceptually enter the Plenary Chamber, the vast, semi-circular hall where the entire legislative body convenes. In Korean political dramas, and indeed in real-life broadcasts, this chamber is the arena of…

No workplace drama is complete without exploring the spaces of mundane interaction, and in the National Assembly, that space is the cafeteria and the labyrinthine back corridors. While the Plenary Chamber is for public…

Escaping the intense scrutiny of the National Assembly, our protagonists require a space to breathe, bringing us to the magnificent Yeouido Saetgang Ecological Park. Located just behind the Assembly grounds, this park is a hidden…

Following the natural flow of the park, we emerge towards the wider expanse of the Han River, seeking out a secluded Gangbyeon (riverside) cafe. As noted by travel experts exploring the hidden spots of Seoul, Yeouido boasts…

Our final specific location on this romantic tour is the nighttime promenade along the Yeouido parks. When the sun sets, the dynamic of the city shifts. …

As we conclude our tour of Yeouido through the lens of 'All About My Romance', we have traversed a landscape defined by sharp contrasts. We have stood before the imposing granite pillars of the National Assembly, explored the…