If you ever visit Deoksugung Palace in Seoul, you might come across a beautiful path lined with an old stone wall. It's quiet, peaceful, and romantic — the perfect place for a couple’s stroll, right?
Well... not exactly.
There’s a famous Korean superstition that says:
"Couples who walk along the Deoksugung Stone Wall Road will break up."
Surprising, right?
This belief didn’t come from thin air. Back in the day, the Seoul Family Court was located along this road. Many couples on their way to get divorced would walk down this exact path. Over time, people began to associate the road with breakups, and the legend was born.
Today, even though the court is no longer there, the superstition still lingers. Some couples avoid the road entirely, just to be safe. Others walk it on purpose — almost as a test of their love!
But let’s be honest: when autumn comes and the leaves start to fall, it’s hard to resist this stunning walkway. The crunch of the leaves under your feet, the warm sunlight filtering through the trees, and the peaceful stone wall beside you — it feels like walking through a painting.
So, should you walk it with your partner?
Well, if your relationship is strong, you’ve got nothing to worry about. And if you're just visiting as a tourist, it’s absolutely worth the walk — superstition or not!