We were swept into a stream of rushing commuters and blinking LED signs when we stepped off the train at Seoul Station. Slightly lost and exhausted, I paused to check directions to Myeongdong when a kind stranger approached. A retired teacher, he offered to walk us to the right platform. As we chatted, he shared local tips and stories — a gesture of warmth that set the perfect tone for our Seoul journey. Neon lit MyeongdongStaying in Myeongdong was like living insid...