| With a spectacular night view of Seoul and a wide | | | | way through to get to the edge of the fences, |
| range of restaurants, the N Seoul Tower | | | | and thats when I found out why this place was |
| (simplified as just Seoul Tower) is emerging as a | | | | so popular with the romantics. Thousands of locks |
| hotspot for a growing number of romantics, both | | | | adorn the fences, hung by couples both young |
| young and old. Located in central Seoul in the | | | | and old, with the keys thrown away to ensure |
| middle of Namsan Park, the tower reaches 480 | | | | that the sweethearts' vows to never separate |
| meters above sea level, allowing a luxurious view | | | | are kept. |
| of the entire city and the surrounding areas. | | | | Now the idea of a lock as a symbol of love is a |
| During the weekend, the tower is almost always | | | | double-edged sword. Its a promise and |
| full with visitors, both locals and tourists alike. Most | | | | commitment to being together, a vow to never |
| visitors ride the Namsan cable scar up the | | | | separate. At the same time, it is also the end of |
| mountain, and then hike up to the tower. As I | | | | freedom, a symbol of being caged in prison for |
| made my way up towards the base of the | | | | the rest of your life. Fortunately for us, Seoulites |
| tower, I spotted plenty of couples mixed with | | | | has embraced the former much more than the |
| various groups large and small. Obviously, it was a | | | | latter. |
| popular place for lovers, tho I can't understand | | | | This idea originated from local tourists a few |
| why quite yet - I personally prefer peace and | | | | years ago who saw the same thing at Tokyo |
| quiet for a romantic date, instead of large crowds | | | | Tower. Recently, it's enjoying a renewal after two |
| and boisterous teenagers. | | | | stars dated there in a popular reality show. Since |
| I eagerly made my way up towards the sky | | | | then, locals flock the site, and international tourists |
| terrace attached to the tower. The air is cool and | | | | have similarly embraced this novel idea. Most of |
| breezy, with a great open view of Seoul. "This is | | | | the locks are decorated with writings, drawings |
| probably better than the view up at the top, | | | | and stickers while some cannot even be called |
| from behind those glass walls," I thought to | | | | locks. Some used chain locks for bikes shaped as |
| myself. The freedom of being out in the open air | | | | hearts, as well as pink and red heart-shaped |
| always excites me, and this was no different. | | | | ribbons on their locks. |
| Because of the large crowd, I had to push my | | | | |