7/15/2013 - Seoul, South Korea
On my way to the Peace Gate in Seoul's Olympic Park, I saw two old men playing Janggi (Korean chess), with three other old men watching. I know most of the rules, so I stopped to watch for a bit.
Despite Janggi being a war game, it was one of the most peaceful scenes I'd experienced in Seoul. It was an especially impressive contrast with yesterday: instead of Olympic Park's Peace Gate, yesterday showed me weaponry at the War Memorial & Museum. Maybe there's something to be said for that article I read yesterday about slow "traveling" vs fast "tourism."
Pictured: Janggi in Seoul's Olympic Park.
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