The Korean capital is a pulsating vision of the future, but when it comes to food, tradition is everything. Think time-honoured techniques and loyally respected dishes, such as crunchy kimchi and BYO barbecues

Adding 'play hard' to a 'work hard' ethic, the South Korean capital is the new city that never sleeps,

Seoul's transformation from a traditional enclave to a high-tech city is almost complete, yet life here remains communal, revolving around blow-out meals and a market culture that has barely changed in centuries