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

Lee Seo Youn seeks hanbok that blends both traditional Korean and western designs. It not only weaves fabrics for its own hanbok, but dyes them as well. The main items cover party dresses, wedding dresses, ornaments, cushions, and sitting cushions. Lee Seo Youn, the owner of the store, was responsible for clothing and ornaments shown in the Korean soap opera, Iljimae and her works have appeared in many soap operas, traditional Korean dance performances and fashion shows as well.


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

Even though Ogane Jokbal is delicious enough to prospered into a multi-branched enterprise, the restaurant choose to operate and focus on a single branch to keep and develop the qualified, consistent taste of Jokbal (pig trotters). The chewy and soft texture of jokbal is a popular menu, as well as bossam (vegetable wraps with pork) and makguksu (spicy buckwheat noodles).


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

Jeongdong Observatory is located on the 13th floor of Seoul City Hall Seosomun building. With a cafe inside the observatory, visitors can enjoy a drink while gazing upon the magnificent view of Deoksugung Palace. In addition, the walls of the cafe are decorated with photos of old Jeongdong for visitors' appreciation.


Seoul(Gangnam-gu)

In this restaurant, an elderly woman from Gaeseong (in North Korea) serves up her native cuisine. The attractive interior of Gaeseong House is filled with customers of all ages, from young to old, who love Gaeseong-style food. Favorites include joraeng-pyeonsu-guk, a rice-cake and dumpling soup cooked in Gaeseong style.During lunchtime, the table d’hôte is recommended: you can enjoy various menu items such as bossam (boiled meat slices wrapped in lettuce leaves or kimchi), steamed pollack fish, Korean pancakes, mung-bean jelly, japchae (mixed noodles, vegetables, and beef slices) and cooked greens.


Seoul(Jongno-gu)

King Sejong, the 4th king of the Joseon Dynasty (1397-1450, reigning from 1418-1450) was responsible for some of the most brilliant achievements in the history of Korea, including the creation of Hangeul (Korean alphabet) and great advancements in the areas of science, culture, art and politics. The passage behind the Statue of King Sejong in Gwanghwamun Square is home to The Story of King Sejong Exhibition Hall, which describes some of the king’s most astounding contributions to the development of Korea as a nation.The Story of King Sejong Exhibition Hall comprises of 9 different sections with a total area of 3,200㎡. Throughout the museum are a variety of displays detailing Sejong’s invention of Hangeul, and his scientific, artistic, military, and political contributions (including the theory of Minbon, which recognized the people as the base of politics).*General InformationFor the convenience and entertainment of visitors, the museum also has a special exhibition room, the King Sejong Multimedia Room, books, a souvenir shop, and a lounge.The Exhibition Hall’s relatively new ‘Cia-Cia Hangeul Story Hall’ (opened in Feb. 12, 2010) gives visitors an even better chance to see the far-reaching effects of Sejong’s efforts. The Cia-Cia tribe in Indonesia, in lieu of having its own writing system, adopted Hangeul as their official written language.The Story of King Sejong Exhibition Hall is linked to the KT building on the left and the Sejong Center for Performing Arts on the right through an easily-accessible underground passageway.The museum is open every day (except Mondays) from 10:30am to 10:30pm. 


Seoul(Mapo-gu)

Near Mapo-gu, Mangwon Hangang Park is situated on the northern part of the river, between Wonhyodaegyo Bridge and Seongsandaegyo Bridge. It offers lush grass perfect for picnics and promenades. Since it’s located close to the World Cup Stadium, this spacious park is often full of residents and visitors. There is a wide array of excellent amenities: a bike trail, an outdoor swimming pool, sports facilities, and a dock for water sports such as yachting, waterskiing, and motor boating. Cultural attractions near the park include Mangwon Pavilion and Jeoldusan Martyrs’ Shrine. 


Gyeongsangnam-do(Gimhae-si)

The Lotte Premium Outlets Gimhae Branch (opened in December 2008), offers domestic and international brand name clothing, fashion accessories, and more, at lower prices than the average department store. The outlet is stocked with 20 luxury brand names including Burberry and S.T. Dupont, as well as 110 famous Korean brands. It also comes complete with various convenience facilities and a large food court, allowing shoppers to spend the day in comfort as they hunt for bargains.


Seoul(Gangnam-gu)

The Samsung d'light shop is a mega mobile shop that displays IT and mobile products of Samsung Electronics, the No. 1 smartphone maker in the world. The shop offers the latest IT and mobile products and a wide range of accessories, allowing customers to try out and test new products before making their purchase.


Seoul(Jongno-gu) , Insadong・Jongnon

               


Incheon(Jung-gu) , Incheon Center

A leading Asian hospital, Inha University Hospital is equipped with state-of-the-art medical equipment to provide the best treatment to patients with cutting-edge medical facilities. The hospital became a JCI-accredited hospital on July 21, 2010. Since Inha University Hospital is close to Incheon International Airport (approx. 25 min) overseas patients can easily visit the hospital to get the treatment.