Seoul(Yongsan-gu) , Itaewon・Yongsan

Hotel Capital in Itaewon has 287 guestrooms, a grand banquet hall that can accommodate up to 1,500 people, smaller event halls, restaurants, fitness club, sauna, golf range, indoor swimming pool and a night club. Moreover, Itaewon, known as Seoul's international neighborhood, offers a wide variety of dining, shopping and entertainment outlets that make up a unique experience.


Seoul(Jung-gu) , Dongdaemun

DDP Citizen’s Festival will be held to improve Dongdaemun’s image and activate the regional economy as a representative festival of Dongdaemun area. The festival includes a ceremony for a public ambassador, performances, exhibitions, hands-on programs, street art performances, an international food event, and many other programs. Visitors of all ages are welcome to take part in this open festival. The festival aims to build DDP’s own identification as the top place regarding design and creative knowledge.


Seoul(Songpa-gu)

This place is famous for its Namwon-style crushed loach soup that was enjoyed by commoners in the olden days. Your mouth waters as boiling crushed loach soup in an earthen bowl is put on the table. With chopped hot chili peppers from Cheongyang and Chinese pepper flour, you can enjoy the taste of hot and spicy crushed loach soup. *Best Korean Restaurants As Designated by The Seoul Metropolitan Government


Seoul(Seocho-gu)

The Cheonggye Mountain Gondrejip opened in 2004 and is located by the zelkova tree at the entrance of Cheonggyesan Mountain. Despite other gondeure (cirsium setiden) restaurants with a similar name, this It is a non-franchise restaurant.


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

Yeontabal has a neat atmosphere and specializes in tripe and large intestines, which you can enjoy chargrilled. The tripe tastes especially good with yangchibap, which is rice stir-fried with radish kimchi. Unlike most tripe restaurants, private rooms are available here for get-togethers. On the weekend, when they have fewer customers, they offer discounts so you can have an enjoyable meal and also take advantage of the lower prices.  


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

'Sushiko' is a Japanese restaurant featuring traditional Kyoto cuisine. The owner of Sushiko packed up his bags after having lived in Japan for a long time, and opened a restaurant with an elegantly refined interior, in Gangnam two years ago. All accessory articles and flower arrangements are designed with the Japanese style in mind, while the interior ambiance is enhanced by the dim lighting. The 1st floor of the 4-story building has a bar, where the chefs can be seen carving sashimi (Dachi), while the 2nd and 3rd floors house rooms able to accommodate anywhere up to 30 people. The restaurant fits the tastes of the younger generation as the basement floor harnesses a wine bar and fushion food. Sushiko serves a variety of cuisine including various sashimi, tuna sashimi, sushi, broiled eel, fried abalone, fried blowfish, and fried prawns.


Seoul(Jongno-gu)

Located around the tourist information center in Bukchon Hanok Village in Jongno-gu, which is famous as the noblemen”s residential area during the Joseon Dynasty, Cheong Yeon Jae, meaning “a clear and clean connection that further advances to more precious and better relationships”, is a Korean-style boutique hotel that was established by renovating an old hanok, which was originally built in 1935, and opened in 2014. Korean red pine wood was used for building the hanok, while the stones used for the Korean floor heating system decorate the yard. The outstanding structure of Cheong Yeon Jae radiates its charm along with the tiled-roof stone wall and a large gate. The hotel has five guestrooms with pure Korean names – Daon, Dorae, Jini, Sinae, and Doran. Daon, meaning “every good will come“, is a byeolchae (detached house) consisting of two rooms, a bathroom, a small yard; and entering the main building, a “ㅁ”-shaped hanok structure with a small yard, four rooms and a living room is situated in which Dorae, meaning “live a healthy and long life”, the anbang (main room) of the hotel, has a large window with the view of the yard. Jini, meaning “all the luck of the world”, is a cozy room decorated with amiable items. Sinae, meaning “cool and clear”, is a spacious room. From the small courtyard that stretches out in front of you, you can feel the scent of nature. Lastly, Doran, meaning “gather around for a friendly chat”, is a small yet cozy room. The living room and the kitchen are situated between Rooms Dorae and Jini. Every room is equipped with an air conditioner, colorful bedding filled with cotton, and a refined bathroom for guests’ comfortable stay. In addition, its rafters on the ceiling, walls papered with hanji (Korean paper), and wooden furniture add sophisticated and antique atmosphere to the accommodation. Cheong Yeon Jae also provides a Korean traditional clothes experience program, which includes clothes for men, women, and children, and a traditional tea ceremony program to promote Korean culture and help guests to create interesting memories. Moreover, it offers Korean-style breakfast that is prepared with fresh seasonal ingredients every morning and is loved by guests.


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

“YOULL: 율” is a traditional performance meeting all of Korean traditional art types such as Korean dance, martial arts, swordsmanship, music, play, and music - all in one stage. The traditional permanent performance by Jeongdong Theater has been offering beauty of Korean traditional based on classical novels. In 2016, Jeongdong Theater launched a new performance brand 'YOULL' to show contemporary and traditional performance which is completely created from characteristics and story.


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

Jungdong Culture Festival brings an autumn ambience to Jeongdong-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul. The festival is a main event in Seoul, and connects traditional Korea to the present.During the festival, the traditional craft center will host performances and exhibits in the Jeongdong-gil, the heart of the downtown area.