Coastal park next door, early return of Pyongyang naengmyeon

Spring sets the stage for an easy weekend escape, and just 40 minutes from Seoul, a coastal park offers fresh sea air and a welcome pause from the city. Meanwhile, cold dishes typically enjoyed in the summer are making an early return, such as Pyongyang naengmyeon — chilled buckwheat noodles in a delicate, understated broth. The ocean is closer to Seoul than most people realize. A 40-minute drive south from the city center drops you at Baegot Hanul Park, a 5-kilometer coastal stretch that hugs t