Seoul(Jongno-gu) , Insadong・Jongnon

Named after the French word for chestnut, Châtaigne is a french restaurant housed in a charming hanok (traditional Korean house) that was remodelled to accommodate dining tables and chairs. Châtaigne uses seasonal ingredients to create simple and unique French dishes.


Seoul(Dongdaemun-gu) , Dongdaemun

Careful consideration for the customer. Located in Dongdaemun-gu Seoul, Hotel Merdien always prepares for the pleasant journey of the tourists. Quiet and sophisticated rooms are ready for the customer’s relaxation and elegant and beautiful resting and business can be done together. As Dongdaemun and Myeong-dong are in 20 minutes away, tourists can enjoy shopping and lavish foods. Massage room, Sake bar and café inside the hotel are another joy.


Seoul(Yongsan-gu) , Itaewon・Yongsan

Hotel Crown Itaewon is located in an international area where a variety of restaurants, shopping places, and other entertainment choices are clustered. The hotel features 191 guestrooms of various types suitable for both leisure and business travelers. Subsidiary facilities include a banquet hall, a sauna, a business center, and restaurants. Located just 10 minutes from the subway station, guests can easily travel throughout the city using public transportation.


Seoul(Gangdong-gu) , The Eastern Part of the Seoul

Amsa-dong Prehistoric Settlement Site reproduces the lifestyle of the Neolithic Era (7000 B.C. ~ 1000 B.C.) Even the entrance gate shaped like a huge dolmen and the trashcans are ancient diagonal-line patterned earthenware. Amsa-dong Prehistoric Settlement Site was excavated in 1925 when a flood washed away the soil on the banks of the Hangang River and exposed a large number of diagonal-line patterned earthenware. After several excavations, the Amsa-dong Prehistoric Settlement Site was established.The site was a massive colony of primitives, thus many ancient buildings, stone axes and stone arrows have been uncovered as well as countless diagonal-line patterned earthenware. The housing site is round with a spot in the center for fire. The site is colossal and possesses nine mud huts, two exhibition halls displaying ancient artifacts and an open mud hut where you can experience life in the Neolithic Era. The site offers many attractions such as mud huts and promenades. Amsa-dong Prehistoric Settlement Site is also very educational for children and families who want to learn and experience the Neolithic Age.


Seoul(Jung-gu) , Myeongdong

Known as a traditional snack enjoyed by royal families, the delicious ggultare consisits of 16,000 strands. Made of honey and malt, it is a widely popular snack among both Koreans and international tourists. Two ggultare shops in Myeong-dong and Insa-dong offer three different flavors: walnut, almond, and peanut ggultare. The unique way in which it is made has drawn media attention from abroad, causing the snack's popularity to skyrocket. The store in Myeong-dong also offers visitors a guide map of Myeong-dong along with their snack.


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Seoul(Guro-gu)

[MMA2019] MMA (MelOn Music Awards) is Coming Soon! Melon Music Awards 2019 Announces Date And Details Details have been announced for the Melon Music Awards 2019 (hereafter MMA 2019)!. As revealed through the first teaser video, MMA 2019 is set to be held on November 30 at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul. The slogan for this years ceremony is “Full of … Melon Music Awards 2019 Announces Date And Details | Soompi Melon Music Awards 2019 Announces Date And DetailsOct 15, 2019by Details have been announced for the Melon Music Awards 2019 (hereafter MMA 2019)! As revealed through the first teaser video, MMA 2019 is set to be held on November 30 at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul. The slogan for this year’s ceremony is “Full of Surprises.” MMA 2019 will be broadcast live via KakaoTalk, Melon, 1theK, KakaoTV, Daum, and various global media partners. Stay tuned for the lineup and more details! Gocheok Skydome is the largest capacity stadium in South Korea. In addition to sporting events, arts events such as concerts and awards ceremonies are also often held here. ※ More top tiered KPOP groups to be confirmed *Location : Gocheok Skydome(고척스카이돔) *Date : November 30, 2019 (Saturday) 19:00 ~ 22:00(Local time) *Address : 430, Gyeongin-ro, Guro-gu, Seoul   *Subway : Guil Station (subway line 1) exit 1, roughly 10 min. away on foot


Seoul(Gwangjin-gu)

Introduction  The Supia Ttukseom year-round family theme park holds the ‘Snow Flower Village’ program every winter. The three major themed activities include: Fun Play Park, Ice Hill, and the Fun Snow Hill. Some amusement facilities in the village are the 90m long and 15m wide sleigh field, the Fun Snow Hill, a 4-D movie theater, mini train, space ship, mini Viking ship, and folk game zone. Other amenities include convenience stores, a café and a shaded area for visitors. Opening Date  December 25 , 2015 - February 14, 2016 Operating Hours  09:00-17:00 * Slopes closed from 12:00 to 13:00 for grooming. Admission Fees  General admission 6,000 won / Children under age 3 can enter free of charge.  * ID check required. Details here can be subject to change, therefore recommened to check details before visit. * See the latest information here. Administration  +82-2-452-5955 Maximum Occupancy  Up to 3,500 people Main Facilities  Snow sledding, snow park, rotating swing, air bounce, unique bike, 3D theater, folk game experience, bungee experience, making an arrow, smelt catching, magic show, themed exhibition Subsidiary Facilities  Ticket box, management office, medical room, snack bar, convenience store Parking Facilities  Available Parking Fee  Mon-Sat: 1,000 won for first 30min (200 won for each additional 10min) * Sunday & Holidays: Free * Inquiries: +82-2-3780-0521  


Seoul(Jongno-gu) , Insadong・Jongnon

Located inside Changdeokgung Palace, Nakseonjae Hall is a one-storey structure built in ikgong style (bird wing-shaped eaves placed on top of the pillars) with a hip tiled and gable roof. It has 6 kans in the front and 2 kans to the sides (kan: a traditional unit of measurement referring to the space between two columns; roughly 2-4 meters). It originally belonged to the nearby Changgyeonggung Palace, but came to be considered a part of Changdeokgung Palace in more recent years. The hall was constructed in 1846 (12th year of King Heonjong’s reign) and it is collectively called Nakseonjae together with the adjacent Seokbokheon Hall and Sugangjae Hall. The main gate of these three buildings is known as Jangnakdang, which consists of 12 kans of namhaenggak (south corridor building) at Nakseonjae. Upon entering the gate is an extensive yard leading to Nakseonjae. Of the 6 front kans, a single kan on the far right side protrudes out to the front to create a balcony-like loft. Meanwhile, the main building features an ordinary housing style with square foundation stones and pillars placed on top of a rectangular stone base. The furnace and the surrounding areas beneath the loft are marked by unique mosaic decorations of irregular lines and the kitchen doors feature diverse design patterns. At the back of the building is a flower garden made by stacking large stones. The chimney, the flowers, and the oddly shaped stones harmoniously blend into one another to create an outstanding landscape gardening. The interconnected Seokbokheon Hall also has 6 kans in the front and 2 kans to the sides and it is a part of ansarang (inner reception room). The outer corridors skirting the building lead to Sugangjae Hall, which is 15 kans in size.


Seoul(Jung-gu) , Myeongdong

Palbangmandu is a restaurant serving homemade style mandu (dumplings), located in the B1 floor of Lotte Department Store, Jung-gu, Seoul. Palbang means 'in all directions' in Korean, which carries the message that their mandu will please everyone's palate. By using the freshest fillings and ingredients produced for the day's use only, the place is gaining popularity among shoppers visiting Lotte Department Store. The whole menu is served on the spot or can be prepared to-go.


Seoul(Jongno-gu) , Insadong・Jongnon

Located in the hub of Korean culture, Insa-dong, Doodaemunjip has been serving Korean fusion cuisine for the past 10 years. The restaurant takes form of a traditional hanok decorated with a modern touch, blending Asian and western-style design to create an exquisite atmosphere favored by both Koreans and international visitors. Doodaemunjip is the only building in Insa-dong that has an indoor garden and a terrace full of fresh living plants, presenting peaceful atmosphere rarely found in the urban city. Signature menus include maekjeokgui ssambap (pork with Korean herbs served with vegetable wraps and rice) and Doodaemun haemul onbap (seafood rice) along with other specialty menus such as soy-marinated bossam (vegetable wraps with rice), soy-marinated crab, haemul pajeon (seafood and green onion pancake), etc. In particular, maekjeokgui (pork with Korean herbs) is seasoned with soybean paste made with traditional Korean recipe, bringing out deep flavors when consumed with vegetable wrapped rice. Traditional Korean alcoholic beverages such as bamboo liquor and bokbunjaju (Korean black raspberry wine) are also available.