End of Itaewon As We Know Nears

Rendering of Hannam Newtown District 3 as it would look after redevelopment (courtesy of Seoul Metropolitan Government)Itaewon in central Seoul is one of South Korea’s most diverse and interesting neighborhoods. American soldiers from the nearby military base are a fixture. Diplomats from around the world are stationed at the area’s many embassies. A full-size mosque sits atop a hill. Migrant workers make their home in rundown but affordable apartments. But perhaps not for much longer. On Tues