At the gates of Emerald City, therein lies the truth.
A country misrepresented by plastic idols, with pop ballads that serenade the airways of its youth.
South Korea is a nation, impacted by rise of technological innovation.
Tourists often forget that the hillsides are the center of its creation.
Outside the bustling city, I sought my own community.
Apart and distant, the hills were persistent.
The hills hued like emeralds, with views that were brilliant.
Warmth filled smiles and heat coming off grills.
Laughter filled the hills.
I was introduced to Jeong, the way of life that gives a calming resolute inside its walls. At the gates of Emerald City, therein lies the truth; behind its curtain is a country showcasing its truth.