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“While I haven’t discovered the fountain of youth, being around them makes me feel years younger,” he says.

In recent years, Seoul has emerged as a fountain of youth—a fountain of targeted radio-frequency waves you must stick your face into to reap the benefits.

Curiosity about extending human life may be especially visible among certain tech enthusiasts today, but people have been fascinated by the idea of a lasting fountain of youth, or even immortality, for thousands of years.

“I wanted it to feel like you’re leaving reality and entering a magical world,” she says of the walkway, which now features lush plants that add privacy and a welcoming water fountain.

Since retiring, the 76-year-old has been more interested in exploring different types of nibs, the metal tip of a fountain pen, than impressing clients.