Seoul(Seongbuk-gu) , Daehangno・Seongbukdong

 


Seoul(Seongbuk-gu) , Daehangno・Seongbukdong

Gilsangsa Temple is located in the Seongbuk-dong neighborhood of northern Seoul. The temple was built on the site of a fancy restaurant called Daewongak. The restaurant owner donated her property to the revered Buddhist monk Venerable Bupjeong (1932-2010), who turned the property into a temple that opened in 1997. Although Gilsangsa has a relatively short history, it is conveniently located in the heart of Seoul so it attracts many local and international visitors alike. The temple also serves as a downtown cultural space by offering a variety of Buddhist programs like temple experience, classes on Buddhist teachings, and templestay. The temple features Gilsang Seonwon (zen center) and the House of Silence, which are special halls dedicated to practicing meditation. While Gilsang Seonwon provides meditation rooms for Buddhists with experience in meditation, the House of Silence is open to the general public at liberty to pursue personal meditation. Gilsangsa also has a branch temple in Paris.


Seoul(Mapo-gu) , Yeouido・Yeongdeungpo・Mapo

Asia's biggest international broadcasting culture festival! Enjoy 11 days of festivity at the hub of global cultural contents Sangam DMC! Hallyu contents creator MBC hosts the DMC Festival with over 10 different kinds entertainment including music performances and awards, star exhibition, television show experience, etc. Undoubtedly the most visited hallyu landmark by international tourists - Sangam DMC! A variety of pop culture events will be prepared throughout the whole period.


Seoul(Gangnam-gu) , Apgujeong・Cheongdamdong

Naneungi is a restaurant specializing in mushroom cuisine. Using exquisite and nutritious neungi mushrooms, Naneungi is dedicated to serving delicious health food to visitors.


Seoul(Mapo-gu) , Hongik-University-Area

Signature Dish Secret caramel : KRW 4,000 paldeureosyu : KRW 8,000 Eojj Igamhi : KRW 12,000 Coco Premium : KRW 5,800 Hours of Operation 10:00~24:00 Phone 02-334-1875 ​  


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Seoul(Jung-gu) , Myeongdong

CJ E&M invests $21 million into their upcoming K-pop project 'Boys24'   The company CJ E&M has just announced the launch of their jumbo-sized K-pop project 'Boys24'. They have invested 25 billion won (nearly $21 million U.S.) into this project, so it really is jumbo-sized to say the least. This will be a new K-pop performance project where 24 specially selected male trainees, after passing an audition and receiving training, will hold live performances for 365 days straight at their permanently established concert venue. 'Liveworks Company', which Shinhwa's Hyesung and Minwoo are in, will take part in management. 'Boys24' will begin their K-pop performances in August at the Popcorn Hall in the Mesa Building in Myeongdong, Seoul. There will be a variety of performances as the showcase performances are said to be joined with 'Cirque de Soleil'. There will be K-pop, musicals, acrobatics and more joined together for all kinds of content, which is predicted to attract foreign tourists. And before the performances begin in August, there will be a broadcast revealing the audition program, featuring the selection process, training and performance preparations. The company explains that this isn't a debut of a new idol group, but a new kind of Hallyu performance.       ​


Seoul(Seodaemun-gu) , Seoul City Hall・Gwanghwamun

The place with the most tuna fishing boats and tuna provisions is "Sajo Tuna." "Sajo Tuna" receives considerable recognition from tuna maniacs. The greatest advantage is that guests can taste a wide variety of the freshest tuna. All tuna specials are made from only the highest-grade tuna, caught in only the best-tasting regions. The standard menu consists of an iron pot broil, hard-boiled tuna head, grilled tuna, and fried tuna. Also various hard-to-find alcoholic drinks are available at the restaurant to go along with your meals.


Seoul(Jung-gu) , Myeongdong

Housed in Capo Building located on Eulji-ro 7-ga in Jung-gu, Seoul, Capo Sports Town specializes in sporting goods and sportswear. On six floors aboveground, the store sells global brands including Nike, Adidas, Puma, Mizuno, New Balance, and Under Armour. Of all brands, Capo Sports Town mainly deals with Nike products. The first floor is for men; the second floor is for women, whereas the third floor is for kids and training wear. The fourth floor displays soccer products, and the fifth floor is a multi-brand shop selling brands other than Nike. Having long specialized in soccer products, the store currently carries not only trainers and soccer balls but also training wear and inner wear, in addition to various sports clothing for running and training. Visitors can reach all stores via the stairs or elevator. Each corner of the stairs displays soccer balls bearing autographs of famous soccer stars and their soccer shoes, and each floor also has images of soccer games, offering things to see to shoppers. In addition, the store provides customers with a rest area equipped with sofas and chairs. It is a large store that makes browsing all items convenient.


Seoul(Jung-gu) , Dongdaemun

Won Halmeoni is a traditional Korean restaurant that has a strong reputation for serving its customers safe and nutritious food. It’s conveniently located near Cheonggyecheon, Dongmyo (a shrine dedicated to Guan Di) and Dongdaemun Shopping Malls.      


Seoul(Mapo-gu) , Yeouido・Yeongdeungpo・Mapo

Oola restaurant ensures satisfactory and quality cuisine with its open kitchen style interior and the scenic view of Hangang River through the ceiling to floor windows.