Seoul(Jongno-gu) , Insadong・Jongnon

About 2,000 old Korean kitchen utensils and tteok (rice cake) related items are displayed here and arranged by various themes. The displayed utensils are handmade household necessities that are ingenuous, yet reveal the lifestyle of the working class. The elderly may relive fond childhood memories and the younger generation can experience the wisdom of ancestors through the rare kitchen utensils.


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

Haneol Craft is the only store in the COEX Mall specializing in traditional Korean handmade crafts. It offers colorful Hahoe masks (traditional Korean masks) and traditional Korean crafts, attracting many international tourists.


Seoul(Gangnam-gu)


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

Seoul Plaza was established in 2004, and is centrally located by Seoul City Hall. The plaza is shaped like an egg and the full moon. Seoul Plaza hosts a wide array of cultural events including concerts and exhibitions for residents and visitors. The plaza transforms into an outdoor skating rink every winter, and is a popular winter attraction in the city. The facility houses one rink for beginners and one for advanced skaters, and also hosts various events during its operating hours. There are also convenience facilities like skate rental, and outdoor break room, outdoor standing area and rest area for ice skaters. Ice skaters at the rink must wear gloves, and the plaza also offers a training program to teach interested individuals how to skate in a fun and accessible way. To learn how to skate, visit the homepage to register for a training session in advance.


Seoul(Seongbuk-gu) , Samcheongdong・The Northern Part of the Seoul

The chef of Samcheonggak Korean restaurant religiously insists on maintaining the authentic taste of Korean cuisine and culture, combining passion and 30 years of cooking experience to present diners with the genuine taste of Korea. Traditional Korean dishes presented with Korean-style service ensure visitors a cultural experience as well as a satisfying meal.The Samcheonggak (삼청각) Korean restaurant is located on the first floor of Ilhwadang and offers a scenic view of the mountains. For special occasions, book one of the five private rooms and celebrate with a Korean meal set full of flavor and tradition.


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

Mangwon Market is located in the Mangwon neighborhood of Mapo-gu, Seoul. This traditional market is home to many delicous restaurants and friendly vendors offering the freshest ingredients in a clean environment.


Seoul(Songpa-gu) , Jamsil(Lotte World)

Daejanggeum serves traditional Korea meals, reinterpreting royal dishes from the Joseon Dynasty. Daejanggeum faithfully uses only the best local ingredients to make all their food, from the soybeans used for soy sauce and soybean paste, to kimchi. In addition to the food, guests can enjoy dining with lacquerware from Korea's Holder of Intangible Heritage, Mr. Yi Jin-ho, and forged works by 5th generation blacksmith, Cha Ingyu.


Seoul(Seodaemun-gu) , Sinchon・Ewha Womans University

The area around Ewha Womans University, Korea’s famous women’s university, is commonly called Ewha Womans University Fashion Street. This district features a number of stalls lining the streets selling fashion items, such as clothing, shoes and accessories, for young women. It offers a distinctive shopping experience, with all the fun of a “shop-crawl” from stall to stall and store to store along the narrow alleyways. This street is a popular fashion destination for young women. Walking down from Ewha Womans University subway station to the main entrance of Ewha Womans University, and turning into an alley on the left, there are a number of street stalls . Furthermore, the alley on the right side of the main entrance to the university contains many designer shops as well. Recently, a few major shopping malls have taken the place of large and small stores set in alleys, offering consumers still more choice.  Another specialty of the fashion street that cannot be missed is the alterations services, where tailors have taken alterations to a new level of design expertise.  The fashion street is also famous for its concentration of hair salons, meaning people can find a whole new look from head to foot.  


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

The Ritz-Carlton, Seoul immerses its guests in high-class style, while giving the feeling of home to all tourists. The Ritz-Carlton, Seoul offers a variety of room types and styles in order to cater to the tastes of all its guests such as rooms with a classical and comfortable feel, a modern and sleek design, and so forth. A total of 410 guest rooms are available, with fantastic services for a nice and pleasantly relaxing stay while doing business. Rooms provide such amenities as high-speed internet, state-of-the-art color TVs, radio / Sony CD player, a mini bar, personal safe, a Ritz-Carlton bathrobe, hair dryer, high-class toiletries, and room maintenance services are provided twice a day for restocking. A variety of convenient services are provided at The Ritz-Carlton, Seoul, giving guests a "homely' environment while maintaining a pleasant and high-class ambience.


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

Housed in a 500-year-old building that was once home to descendants of Prince Gwangpyeong (the 5th son of King Sejong the Great), the restaurant was opened to the public in 1999 as a traditional restaurant serving Korean royal court cuisine. “Pilgyeong,” which means “always be respectful to the elderly,” is indeed a place that honors the past by serving as a beacon of tradition and flavor in the downtown Seoul area.