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

The Ilmin Art Museum stands in the former Dongah Newspaper Building. The Dongah Newspaper was established in 1926 and has been in the building for 66 years. This building has been established as the oldest building associated with the press in Korea. The building was shut down for a year due to renovations and re-opened in 1996. The museum has maintained its look of tile floors and glass walls through the years. This museum boasts the largest Ilmin collection in Korea. From the Goryeo Dynasty (918-1392) there are 430 pieces in the Ilmin collection, 1,200 pieces in the Dongah Newspaper's collection of art, and 100 pieces of art owned by Hyundai Corporation. The Ilmin Collection mostly consists of pieces that Kim Sang-Man collected. Most of the pieces are very simple aesthetic paintings. The Dongah Newspaper's collection has time-relevant pieces that are important in history. Hyundai's collection is mostly paintings of social critiques. In the basement of the museum there is an art shop where original paintings can be purchased.


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.


5.0/9
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(Mapo-gu) , Hongik-University-Area


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(Eunpyeong-gu)

Jingwansa Temple, located to the west of Seoul, is one of the four major temples around Seoul along with Bulamsa, Sammaksa, and Seunggasa temple located to the east, south and north respectively. The temple was dedicated to Preceptor Jingwan in 1010 BC by King Hyeonjong, the 8th king of the Goryeo Dynasty.During the Joseon Dynasty, King Sejong built a library in Jingwansa for Confucian scholars to visit and read. The temple was reduced to ashes during the Korean War, but since Preceptor Jingwan lead as head priest in 1963, the temple buildings have been restored and renewed over the past 30 years to the present day condition.The temple consists of Daeungjeon (Hall of Sakyamuni), Myeongbujeon (Hall of Judgment), Nahanjeon, Chilseonggak, Nagawon, Hongjeru, Dongjeonggak, Dongbyeoldang, Yosache and others. Daeungjeon, the centerpiece of the temple, enshrines the god Sakyamuni (the main statue of Buddha) along with Mireukbosal and Jehwagalhwabosal on each side. Myeongbujeon is dedicated to Jijangbosal, Domyeongjonja, mudokgwiwang and Sipdae daewang while at Nahanjeon, the gods of Sakyamuni, Mireukbosal, Jehwagalla bosal, and Simnyungnahansang are enshrined.The temple is not only neighbor to the beautiful surrounding of Bukhansan National Park, but also contains an impressive collection of cultural and historical properties. It also provides a quiet place for urbanites to enjoy all the while sharing the teachings of Buddha.


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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(Jongno-gu) , Insadong・Jongnon

Located near Jongno 3-ga subway station, Cara Motel provides traffic convenience and is located in the best place for visiting major tourist attractions such as Insa-dong, Changgyeonggung and Jongmyo. Located right next to Nagwon Arcade, you can enjoy shopping musical instruments and it would be fun to taste the Tteok along the Nakwon Tteok Alley. Also, inexpensive price will add pleasure to your journey with friends or family.


Seoul(Jung-gu) , Myeongdong

Bonsushi is an 'Edomae Sushi' specialty restaurant, serving the elegant tastes of Tokyo to businessmen at affordable prices, with menu sets starting at 10,000 won. In order to serve dishes at affordable prices, fresh fish, shellfish, and 15 other dishes, including the hard-to-come-by 'Okonomi' are constantly in rotation at this sushi restaurant.


Seoul(Dongdaemun-gu) , Dongdaemun

On July 5th, 2005 the Ministry of Strategy and Finance designated an area of land measuring 84,908 pyeong (280,687.603 m²) in Dongdaemun-gu as the ‘Seoul Medicine Market/Oriental Medicine Industry District’. The Dongdaemun District Office hopes to initiate a variety of subprojects to develop the region as a global hub of oriental medicine in both a wholesale and retail capacity. Through the development of the area’s oriental medicine and related industries, government officials are hoping to revive the local economy while simultaneously boosting public health.※ Types of Stores* Trade–oriental medicinal herb import/export* Medicinal wholesaler – a wholesaler that distributes oriental medicinal herbs to herb clinics, pharmacies, herb stores and herb pharmacies* Herb clinic – medical center/clinic where oriental medicine doctors give treatments; an herbal doctor’s office* Pharmacy – oriental medical pharmacists preparing/selling herbal medicine* Oriental medicine pharmacy – where an herbal doctor prepares/sells oriental medicine for a patient* Oriental medicine store – where an herbal paramedic prepares herbal medicine in strict accordance with an herbal prescription prepared by a legitimate herb doctor* Store (mulsan, yakcho) – a place to sell medicine herbs, agricultural produce, and other health products* Apothecary– preparation of medicinal herb teas and herbs ground into powder form