Why Late-Night Running Feels Normal in South Korea

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Would you feel comfortable going for a run alone at midnight—or even at two or three in the morning? For many people, especially women, the answer would be no. In some cities, exercising alone after dark may feel too risky to consider. That is why one everyday scene in South Korea still makes me pause, … Read more

Why Korean Parks Have Free Outdoor Gyms

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Walk through a neighborhood park in South Korea early in the morning, and you may encounter a scene that rarely appears in travel guides. A few older residents are rotating large shoulder wheels. Someone is moving rhythmically on an air walker. Nearby, a man pauses during his walk to stretch his back against a roller. … Read more