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Seoul Center for Important Intangible Cultural Asset
Seoul(Gangnam-gu)

Created by the government to hand down traditions and preserve important, intangible cultural assets, the center supports cultural masters in the training of their pupils and their efforts to promote Korean traditional culture to the general public.The center houses 8 groups that represent the music field. Serving not only as a training ground for those specializing in the arts, the center also seeks to reach out to the general public through regular programs and recitals. Musicians also participate in musical conferences, events and performances on a national and international level.There are 12 craft groups at the center that are directed by craft masters who have been designated 'Important Intangible Cultural Assets.' Craft groups host a number of training programs.Other special features of the center include the 'Pungryu,' a 147-seat folk theatre; the 2 or 3 story 'Traditional Craft Hall' with an open-run exhibition hall and planned exhibition hall; a shop selling the works of the artists; a seminar room; a training room; and a practical training room. 

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Young Dong Hotel
Seoul(Gangnam-gu) , Apgujeong・Cheongdamdong

Young Dong Hotel is located in central in Seoul in Nonhyeon dong, Gangnam, a district known as the heart of Korean economy, culture, and transportation. In addition to its 131 clean and simple guestrooms, the hotel boasts a banquet hall, a business center equipped with state-of-art facilities, and other subsidiary facilities for the comfort of its guests.Near the hotel is Garosu-gil Road, which is a tree-lined street with stylish shops and a range of dining choices. As the hotel is located only 3 minutes from Sinsa Station, guests can conveniently travel to different parts of the city using public transportation.

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Gahoe Museum
Seoul(Jongno-gu) , Samcheongdong・The Northern Part of the Seoul

Opened in 2002, Gahoe Museum has on exhibit, folk paintings and amulets reflecting the lifestyle and wishes of the Korean people from ancient times. Inside the Hanok gallery, visitors can immerse themselves in the traditions of Korea. You will find old paintings of the common people, paintings of religious beliefs, and roof tiles in the shape of human beings or goblins. You will also find folding screens made of amulets and see the wisdom of people in the old days to overcome difficult times through a variety of amulets. Guided tours of exhibits are available from Tuesday through Friday in English and Japanese.After viewing, you can participate in regular hands-on programs inside the gallery. For a small fee, you can choose a program of your liking that runs from 10am to 5pm. The programs can accommodate up to 20 to 25 people. There are many participants on weekends so before visiting, call in advance for availability (+82-2-741-0466, Korean and Japanese). Instructions are given only in Korean, so foreigners are advised to come with a local guide.

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

Lotte Hotel World was formerly Bando Hotel, which opened in 1938 as the first privately owned hotel in Korea. In 1973, Lotte Hotel bought it and newly opened it as Lotte Hotel. Since then, the Lotte Hotel has grown into a world-class hotel & resort group. The group opened a 6-star hotel in Moscow, Russia in 2010, and is now preparing for opening hotels in other Asian cities such as Hanoi, Vietnam, and Shenyang, China.Lotte Hotel World is located inside the Lotte World Theme Park complex, which includes the world's largest indoor theme park, Lotte World, creating the ambiance of a beautiful fairy tale. The hotel offers 553 guest rooms, 9 restaurants and bars, an international conference room, 6 banquet halls, an ‘Executive Floor’ for businessmen, fitness center, duty free shop, sauna, and more convenient facilities for guests.The location, a little bit away from the hustle and bustle of the Seoul, gives a feeling of comfort, while guests still can entertain themselves with a variety of sights and activities at the Lotte World Theme Park, perfect for those who are looking for a fun time.The Chinese Restaurant ‘Dorim’ is one of the hotel’s finest features, featuring high-quality, authentic Cantonese food with great view from the 32nd floor. Nine elegant banquet rooms are good for international conferences, business meetings and wedding ceremonies.

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Korean Folk Village Hangawi Festival
Gyeonggi-do(Yongin-si) , Yongin

Korean Folk Village holds the Hangawi Festival to celebrate Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day; Hangawi), one of Korea's biggest holidays. This festival offers a variey of hands-on farming programs and performances and traditional seasonal customs to enjoy with the whole family.During the festival, participants can try eating hand-made songpyeon (a half-moon rice cake) at the "Hangawi Songpyeon Event" and can experience farming culture at "Hangawi Farming Event" which are special seasonal customs. In addition to these events, many performances will take place.To get more information regarding the event, visit an official website or call the marketing department at +82-31-288-2941.

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Barugongyang Gosang
Seoul(Jung-gu)

Barugongyang Gosang is a Buddhist restaurant located on the 2nd basement floor of Center One Avenue in Euljiro, Jung-gu, Seoul. The name ‘Barugongyang’ refers to the name of the meal served at temples, where the simple act of eating is also a part of general discipline or training practices. Buddhist meals, which consist mainly of vegetarian and traditional foods, are attracting a great deal of attention worldwide as one of the most representative well-being and LOHAS (Life Style of Health and Sustainability) foods. The restaurant serves a dinner course, lunch special, and seasonal specialties.      

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Myeongdong Korokke32G
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Seoul() , Myeongdong

It's famous Korokke named Myeongdong Korokke(명동 고로케) It's located opposite from Myeong-dong Cathedral. A famous street vendor which offers a variety of croquettes.               

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Seoul Nori Madang
Seoul(Songpa-gu)

Established in December 1984, Seoul Nori Madang (서울놀이마당) offers diverse traditional performances on an outdoor stage to promote Korean folk plays and culture among the public. Performances are regularly held every weekend; it hosts over 120 performances every year and each performance attracts over 1,300 visitors. Within Seoul Nori Madang is Songpa Folk Preservation Association (+82-2-412-8665), which offers seminars on folk plays—Songpa Sandae Nori (a mask play) and Songpa Baekjung Nori (a play performed on the 15th day of the seventh lunar month)—for students at no charge.

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

Grand Ambassador Seoul boasts a history of over half a century, having first opened its doors to guests in October 1955. Recent and on-going renovations sustain the cleanness and modernity of the over 400 rooms and renovations of the business center have been carried out to contribute to our guests’ business success with top-notch facilities and the latest technical support. To match our service quality with the newly renovated infrastructure, Grand Ambassador Seoul staff regularly participate in guest service training to ensure world-class customer service. As one of the forerunners of wedding banquet providers in Korea, Grand Ambassador Seoul offers a vibrant array of banquet facilities dedicated to weddings, conferences, meetings, seminar and other special occasions. Diverse in size and disposition, Grand Ambassador Seoul’s banquet rooms embody style, class, bliss, beauty and comfort. Colorful and flawless culinary experiences and delight await you at the many restaurants on site: Buffet Restaurant King’s, Café de Chef, Pub Restaurant Gran*A, Lobby Lounge & Deli, Japanese Restaurant Ta-Ke and Chinese Restaurant Hong Bo Gak. The swimming pool, indoor golf, gym, sauna, aerobics room, and hydrotherapy are all available at our fitness club where life truly thrive, embodying sound mind and sound body. Indulge in the magnificence of life at Grand Ambassador Seoul. Modernity and tradition, style and comfort await you.  

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Yogorino Hongdae Branch
Seoul(Mapo-gu) , Hongik-University-Area

Yogorino Hongdae Branch is an ice cream shop opened by Zico, who is a working Hip Hop musician, and, additionally, a member of Block B, the idol group. Yogorino is an Italian dessert brand, which mainly sells frozen yogurt, artisan ice cream, parfait etc. They also sell beverages, such as Americano coffee and other beverages, which you can buy along with the dessert. Out of 1000 store branches located in 30 different countries, the Hongdae branch Yogorino is the only Yogorino store in Korea. ​

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