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

Seoul International Marathon is an international competition with 20,000 participants. The course begins at Gwanghwamun Square Sageori (four-way intersection) and runs to Jamsil Olympic Main Stadium, covering a total distance of over 42.195km. The course allows participants to run across the entire area of Seoul. At the same time, Seoul Challenge 10k will also be held so participants can choose the course that fits their ability.


Seoul(Jungnang-gu)

Mangusan Mountain spans across Mangu-dong and Myeonmok-dong of Seoul, and Guri-si of Gyeonggi-do. It is 281.7 meters above sea level. Located on the mountain is Mangu Cemetery, which was designated as public cemetery in 1933. Since its designation, many popular people have been buried here including children’s literature author Bang Jeong-hwan (penname: Sopa), independence activists Oh Se-chang and Han Yong-un, and Ji Seok-young who pioneered the use of the smallpox vaccination in Korea and was also a Korean linguist. In addition, tombstones bearing chronological listings of seven popular poets and one educator were installed at the park, making the cemetery a venue for historical education. The poets includes Park In-hwan, Mun Il-pyeong, Seo Byeong-ho, Seo Ong-il, Oh Jae-young, Seo Gwang-jo, and Yu Sang-gyu and the educator is O Geung-seon. The park also has Sin Gyeong-jin Sindobi, a cultural asset designated as Seoul Tangible Cultural Property No. 95. It is a monument of Sin Gyeong-jin, an official scholar of the Joseon Dynasty. Also in the park is a 5.2km long circular road. It was named the “Thinking path”. The name was selected as a public competition held in May 1998. There are other facilities including the urban environment and nature observation road, a wooden gazebo, and a mineral-water spring. Thanks to the well managed trees and clean air, the park is visited by many citizens who are seeking for place to rest in a natural park.


Seoul(Yongsan-gu)

A24 Guesthouse Seoul Station is two minutes’ walk from Seoul Subway Station (Exit 12) and links with Airport Railroad Seoul Station, making it popular with foreigners and tourists who prefer to use public transportation. The hotel boasts practical, Korean traditional type guest rooms at a reasonable price and young management staff with excellent linguistic ability and a pleasant manner. As Dongdaemun and Namdaemun Markets and a large shopping center are located close by, 24 Guesthouse Seoul Station is the optimal place to experience Seoul’s diverse culture and tourist attractions.


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Founded in 2007, the Seoul Arts and Culture Tour Project is a cultural experience program operated by the Seoul Foundation for Arts and Culture. Tours are held Thursday to Saturday on the second and fourth weeks of the month from April to October.   Participants meet at the square in front of Seoul City Hall around 10:30 am to ride the bus provided by the Seoul Foundation for Arts and Culture and begin their tour of Seoul. The program has a variety of excursions, which are divided up by theme: art, theater, literature, architecture, and design. During the weekdays, the tour is popular among housewives who may have a little extra time while their children are at school; during the weekends, it becomes the perfect opportunity for families, couples, and international to tour Seoul. Through this free program, participants will be able to visit some of the sites in Seoul and discover what makes each place one of Seoul’s crown jewels. Interested parties are asked to make reservations by calling the Seoul Foundation for Arts and Culture or by visiting the website.  


Seoul(Geumcheon-gu)

Opened on September 11, 1997, Novotel Ambassador Doksan consists of 15 floors and 5 basement levels and has a total 230 guestrooms. Living up to its reputation as a business hotel, the hotel features a high-tech business center and executive lounge. Facilities include a modern fitness club, which stretches from the third floor to the fourth floor and houses a work out area, swimming pool, aerobic room, and indoor golf driving range. The hotel takes great pride in its banquet halls, reception halls, and conference halls. For the convenience of guests, the hotel also features restaurants, a shopping arcade, and a parking lot with space for up to 253 vehicles.


Seoul(Gangnam-gu) , Gangnam・Samseongdong(COEX)

Seoul Character & Licensing Fair is one of the best animation character fairs in Asia, offering a business venue for 300 domestic and overseas companies specializing in animation characters and licensing.


Seoul(Jongno-gu) , Daehangno・Seongbukdong

Daehanuiwon (Daehan Medical Center) is an antique two-story brick building within the grounds of Seoul National University Hospital. It was established under the direct administration of the Uijeongbu (State Council), combining the Gwangjewon (under the Home Ministry), Gyeongseong Medical School and the Korean Red Cross Hospital (under the Royal Household). Built in the Madubong Hill area, this location where Hamchunwon, the outer garden of Changgyeonggung Palace, once stood in 1484 (15th year of King Seongjong), was also once the site of Gyeongmogung Palace, where King Jeongjo enshrined the mortuary tablet of his birth father Crown Prince Sado Seja in 1776 (the year King Jeongjo ascended to the throne). These places that held importance for the royal family were destroyed as the Japanese built Gyeongseong Empire University in its place. In 1907, with the announcement of the plan to establish Daehan Medical Center, construction began on the main building, seven wards and affiliated buildings. Construction was completed in November 1908. The Daehan Medical Center opened in Gwangjewon, but upon Japanese colonization in 1910, its name was changed to the Japanese Viceroyalty Hospital. In 1926, it was included as a part of Gyeongseongjeguk University to become a university hospital. Since the liberation of Korea in 1945, it has been a hospital affiliated with Seoul National University.


Seoul(Jung-gu)

Seoul is holding its annual month-long Seoul Summer Sale to attract international tourists looking fro some great shopping opportunities.The Seoul Summer Sale offers foreign travelers and residents great deals and discounts at a variety of over 92 brands at a total of 500 stores, duty free shops, large discount stores, cosmetics stores, theaters, restaurants, and more. Come to the dynamic city of Seoul and visit the wide range of stores participating in the Seoul Summer Sale. Receive huge discounts and plenty of free gifts. Also, 3 million Welcome Kits containing cosmetics samples and coupons will be distributed throughout participating locations. 


Seoul(Jung-gu)

Located near Seoul Station, a stone’s throw from some of Seoul’s major attractions, the K-POP HOTEL Seoul Station offers a homely comfortable and pleasant relaxation space for domestic and foreign tourists and business travelers. The hotel is just ten minutes’ walk from Seoul Station, City Hall, Namdaemun Market, and Cheonggyecheon Stream. In addition, other major tourist attractions such as Myeong-dong, Namsan Mountain, Insa-dong, ancient palaces, and Bukchon Hanok Village are located nearby. Situated behind Namdaemun Police Station near Seoul Station Exit 10, the hotel offers clean facilities at reasonable prices and easy access to public transportation services.


Seoul(Jung-gu)

Hosted by Kyunghyang Shinmun, C Channel, Agape Cultural Foundation, Baekseok Arts University and sponsored by Seoul Metropolitan City and Korea Tourism Organization, 2016 Christmas Festival is a Christmas Festival that takes place at Cheonggye Plaza, the center of Cheonggyecheon Stream. Marking its 2nd anniversary of this year, Cheonggyecheon will be entertaining visitors with fancy illuminating Christmas tree theme park and photo zones for 30 days. Various events and programs are also prepared for a heartwarming end-of-the-year experience for everybody.