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

The year 2013 marks the 18th anniversary of the Seoul Friendship Fair. This year’s festival will be attended by 300 performance teams from sister cities from over 14 different countries as well as teams from foreign embassies, tour agencies, and cultural centers from over 60 countries. A wide spectrum of unique culture events will be taking place, including traditional performances and sampling of cuisine from around the world. Other events include traditional costume shows and a traditional folk art exhibition.


Seoul(Yeongdeungpo-gu)

Designed to promote Korean films, Daejong Film Festival is the oldest film award ceremony in Korea and the only film award program hosted by the government. The festival screens and honors many of the past year’s movies and provides a weeklong opportunity for the public to enjoy nominated selections free-of-charge. Each year’s winners are selected based on opinions of festival-goers and film experts. The event brings together fans, the media and people from across the film industry for an exciting public event.Festival Information:The festival selects and awards notable films released in the last year. During the festival, the public can enjoy over 40 nominated movies at no cost that showcase areas of the Korean film industry. The ceremony offers 26 awards including ones for ‘Special Film’ by the Review Committee, Best Actor in a Leading Role, Best Actor in a Supporting Role, Cinematography, Film Editing, Music, Visual Effects, and Directing. As the most prestigious industry award program in Korea, the Daejong Film Awards hundreds of Korean stars together in one place. In the hours leading up to the ceremony, visitors wait outside for stars to grace the red carpet. The show also invites several guest performers to highlight the event.Facts & Tidbits :In the days leading up to the awards ceremony, the public is often abuzz with guesses as to who will win in each category of awards. But after the show, the talk also focuses on those claiming the unofficial titles of most stylish outfit, best hairstyles and the not-so coveted branding of worse dressed.


Seoul(Jongno-gu) , Insadong・Jongnon

A restaurant frequently featured in Korean delicious food programs. This BBQ restaurant is located in Jongno-gu, Seoul. The most famous menu is grilled Korean beef.


Seoul(Yeongdeungpo-gu)

Opened in 1989 and moved to Yeouido in August 2004, Viking Buffet is a buffet restaurant that’s been in business for 20 years. It serves more than 150 different types of Korean, Western, Japanese, and Chinese dishes. The place commands a panoramic view of Seoul.


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

It is a place where you can enjoy various Chinese dishes as well as lamb dishes. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul. The most famous menu is lamb skewers.


Seoul(Jung-gu) , Euljiro・Chungmuro・Namsan

'Original Drawing Show' premiered in 2007 by artistic producer Kim Jin-kyu as the world's first performance that features both art and painting as the main protagonists of the show. Along with a variety of special effects and artistic directing, this is yet another refreshing concept of a 'Non-verbal Drawing Performance'. A fantasy of live drawings, as well as performance arts will bring out the artistic element in you by stretching one's imagination. It is also considered a great show to be enjoyed by families. 


Seoul(Jung-gu) , Insadong・Jongnon

A unique flea market full of artistic flavors is coming to one of Seoul's most renowned attractions at Seoul's fortress trail near Jangchung Gymnasium. This neighborhood boasts a fantastic city view over Korea's capital city, and holds a valuable heritage and history dating back over 600 years. Visitors to this place will learn both modern and historical aspects of the city through casual hiking along the trails, as well as browsing and experiencing the locals' many talents and inspirations.  The event will cover an area of over 1,000 square meters, starting from Jangchung Park and Shilla Hotel in the Namsan area. People interested in the arts, performances, and other related exhibitions will be able to enjoy all of the programs along with natural attractions available at the venue. Visitors will also have a chance to try wooden crafts and art programs using traditional Korea paper, called hanji.


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

You can taste the freshness of Jeju obunjak ttukbaegi that is made without any seasonings. This great taste comes from the fresh ingredients, delivered directly from Seongsan harbor in Jeju Island. Steamed cutlass fish, and mackerel with chunks of radishes are also very delicious. *Best Korean Restaurants As Designated by The Seoul Metropolitan Government


Seoul(Jung-gu)

At Seoul Drum Festival, professional and amateur percussionists from around the world gather to stage exciting performances featuring different types of percussion instrument as used in diverse genres of music.


Seoul(Jongno-gu)

Asiana International Short Film Festival (AISFF) is the first and biggest international competitive short film festival. Over the years, it has received thousands of submissions from around the world, and screened hundreds of them. A highlight of the AISFF is the "In The Air" program, which determines films to play on Asiana Airlines flights. Furthermore, AISFF has established a fund to support short film production and industry leader development.