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Tanks to the Korean drama “Winter Sonata,” photos taken on Nami Island are some of the some of the most sought afer scenes for fans of the show. Tough the popularity of the show has subsided, the island still attracts tourists from across Asia. Even if you’re not a fan — or you’ve never even heard of “Winter Sonata” — this place can be spectacular afer a light snowfall. Its tree- lined pathways make for a perfect wintery walk. Another beneft to visiting in the winter is you ’ll avoid the throngs of people that crowd the island in the autumn (when lineups for the ferry can literally stretch for kilometers). Tere are also a lot of animals — ostriches, rab - bits, squirrels, chipmunks, ducks and peacocks — that inhabit the island. Te commercialization of the island slightly re - duces its appeal, however. Te island is now home to about a dozen restaurants, a museum and even “ pensions,” or Korean cot- tages. If you can swing it, the best time to go is mid- week when tourists are sparse. nami island gangwon province getting there From Seoul, take a train to Gapyeong Station. Te new station is only a 15-minute walk from the ferry wharf for the island. B y P a u l y o u n