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

Nicole Jung, Amber Liu and Jo Kwon do not venture into a grocery store to have their daily cereal fix. Instead, they head themselves to Midnight in Seoul, Korea’s very first cereal café. The decor of the café, complete with electric pink walls and neatly stacked cereal boxes, has been featured on the social media accounts of many celebs. Initially opened by actor and singer Yoon Kye-sang and his artist friends, Midnight in Seoul recently changed ownership. K-pop fans will be familiar with the new owner of Midnight in Seoul- the singer Jo Kwon from the K-pop group 2AM. As for the menu items, over 40 different types of cereals and a wide variety of toppings including nuts, fruits, marshmallows and wine gums (what are wine gums? Is that the correct term?) are available. Choosing a cereal can be tricky but the friendly wait-staff is always ready to provide menu recommendations.  


Busan(Haeundae-gu) , Haeundae

Dongbaekseom Island (Island of Camellias) is an island located off one end of Busan's famous Haeundae Beach. Though the years of sedimentation have connected the island to the mainland, Dongbaekseom was originally an island and is still referred to as one. Dongbaekseom is easy to navigate thanks to the walking path that is built around it. The island has several different points of attraction, including the monument inscribed with a poem of scholar Choi Chi-won, the mermaid statue based on the legend of Princess Hwagok, and the Nurimaru APEC House. It also offers fantastic views of the Busan shoreline towards Mipo, Dalmaji Hill, Gwangangdaegyo Bridge, and Oryukdo Island. As the name suggests, camellias burst into bloom everywhere on the island from winter to spring.  


Seoul(Jung-gu) , Myeongdong

Opened in March 2009, the Nature Republic is a cosmetic brand that focuses on promoting a healthy lifestyle to modern customers through it's natural costmetics. It offers diverse products ranging from skin care to body and hair care. All products contain natural ingredients. The global star and singer, Rain is the official model of the Nature Republic. *Branches: Myeong-dong World Branch and Myeong-dong No.1 Branch


Seoul(Gangnam-gu) , Apgujeong・Cheongdamdong

Located in the Gangnam-gu district in Seoul, Market O Restaurant serves healthy low-calorie, low-cholesterol foods. Fresh and natural ingredients are used to make creative fusion dishes that satisfy both health and taste. The restaurant also runs Café Brownie, where you can enjoy organic coffee and brownies that contain no artificial additives.  


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

Exabras are handmade under garments specialized for functional bridal wear. Exbaras’ product “Grow Night,” an industry first, is a line of sleeping bras to help the reshaping process for breast implant patients. The store located in Nonhyeon-dong provides consultations, fitting services, as well as refreshments. Reservation is advised since the store has been drawing lots of visitors after featured in the cable TV show “Get it Beauty.”


Seoul(Jongno-gu) , Dongdaemun

Kyochon Chicken is one of the largest restaurants that specialized in Korean Fried Chicken. They opened their first store in year 1991 and they managed to expand their business and opened 150 stores within 8 years in year 1999, and they opened branches in the USA and China in year 2007. It’s quite something isn’t it? This also gives a clue to the quality and taste of their chicken that was so widely accepted in the whole of South Korea.                  


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

Located in Cheongdam-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul-si, the Figurine Museum W is a new concept museum that combines figurines, toys, and a theme park all in one. The museum showcases unique figurines for all types of visitors, including children, youth, and adults in order to help visitors enjoy and experience a fresh culture and discover a tasteful hobby. Its aim is to establish a cultural tourism landmark for locals and visitors.Comprised of six themes, the exhibition hall includes a site for entertainment, a grand hall with a coffee shop, a "mania shop" available for shopping for figurines, and other facilities that allow visitors to experience various displays and activities.


Gyeonggi-do(Paju-si) , Paju(Heyri Art valley)

Lotte Premium Outlet Paju Branch is Korea’s largest premium outlet, offering more than 200 international and Korean luxury brands at affordable prices. It is the first suburban outlet to provide an integrated lifestyle experience that combines shopping and cultural experiences by featuring additional facilities including a cultural center, cultural hall, gallery, movie theater, kids’ café, and a book store. The outlet’s sophisticated architecture together with the scenic natural surroundings created by the neighboring Simhaksan Mountain present opportunities for both convenient shopping and peaceful retreat. The outlet is also conveniently located in the vicinity of notable tourist spots such as the Paju Book City, Hyeri Art Village, and Odu Mountain Unification Observatory.


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Seoul(Jongno-gu) , Insadong・Jongnon

Ahwon Gongbang is a studio devoted to metal crafts. It offers various handmade crafts such as candlesticks, mirrors, and silver accessories. Operated by the same sisters, it tries to embrace both modern art and antique beauty unique in Samcheong-dong. Sophisticated, oriental items made by artists have attracted many international tourists and Japanese tourists in particular. It is a nice place for shopping or, simply, enjoying crafts.


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

Pan-fried beef (bulgogi) and cold noodles (naengmyeon) are popular dishes with simple and savory flavors that bring customers back to Woolaeoak (우래옥) time and time again. While keeping close to its 60-year-old roots, the restaurant has entered the U.S market and continues to globalize its dishes.* Best Korean Restaurant as designated by The Seoul Metropolitan Government