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

Byulbyul Yeonhee is a gukak festival where citizens can sit back, relax, and enjoy traditional Korean culture. The performance groups who will showcase their talents to audiences were selected through a competition. As a more modern take on traditional music, the National Gukak Center Art Company aims to have Korea's traditional elements appeal to a wider audience. -Courtesy of Performing Arts Market in Seoul


Seoul(Dongdaemun-gu) , Dongdaemun

Green Chicken Doctor specializes in chicken cooked to perfection, such as a steak dish topped with homemade grill sauce on fresh meat. Located near the main gate of Hankuk University of Foreign Studies (HUFS), it serves as a great place for college students to quell their hunger and quench their thirst after a long day of classes.      


Seoul(Seongbuk-gu) , Daehangno・Seongbukdong

Held along Seongbukdong-gil Road, Seongbuk Multicultural Food Festival is held to commemorate the World Day for Cultural Diversity, and to foster opportunities for interaction among foreign community members through multiethnic foods. In addition, this festival tries to contribute to understanding and respecting the cultural diversity between ethnic groups, nations, and people by sharing and exhibiting traditional costumes, literature, and many artistic talents. The road will be closed during the designated days to be used as the festival venue.


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.


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

This restaurant has been famous for its charcoal-grilled food since 1972, and is especially well known for its spicy seasoning made from powdered red pepper, garlic, and ginger. Pork is mixed with the seasoning, giving it the characteristic red color and unique flavor, and then grilled over hot coals. While it is popular among Koreans who like spicy food, it might be a bit too hot for foreign customers. Other dishes include jumulleok (grilled seasoned meat) and donggeurangttaeng (meat patties). Jumulleok is made by seasoning fresh meat, whereas donggeurangttaeng is made by cutting the frozen meat into small pieces, and then marinating it. Older adults usually prefer jumulleok, while the young prefer donggeurangttaeng. TIP: Make sure to wear one of the aprons, which is next to each table, to protect your clothing while you are grilling the meat.  


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

Founded in 1998, Ho Lee Chow has grown to become one of Seoul's most popular Chinese restaurants. Ho Lee Chow's success is founded in its name brand, consistent food quality, customer service, and efficiency. Ho Lee Chow was started by Paul Hong and Charlie Lee. Their dishes replicate the food of the Chinese that was developed when they first immigrated to America 200 years ago. Even now, Ho Lee Chow's chefs are respectful of the Chinatown culture and traditions when preparing the dishes with traditional wok cooking methods. The food is prepared using only the freshest, high-quality, and authentic ingredients, that allow the natural flavors to emerge and consistently delight the senses. Currently, Ho Lee Chow offers a variety of specialties, clean facilities, a friendly and professional service mentality, efficient business practices, and continuous development in their business operations, service training, marketing, and personnel management.


Seoul(Jongno-gu) , Insadong・Jongnon

Fatum is a café selling coffee and wine which is famous for its nice view of the surrounding scenery of Samcheong-dong. Each floor has a different interior design, including a outdoor viewing areas on the fifth floor and inside on the third and fourth floors. Not only beverages, but also side dishes such as salads offering unusual tastes like mushroom and small octopus are served. As for subsidiary facilities, a piano located on the fourth floor is available for anyone to play and an outdoor terrace provides an area to smoke while enjoying the view of Samcheong-dong.


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

Pangshow is a hands-on variety performance that invites the audience to participate in the baking of bread (read as bbang in Korean). The show originates from the popular Korean TV drama “King of Baking, Kim Tak-gu” (2010), which has been televised across twelve countries in Asia. The performers and audience join hands to bake bread together while enjoying an exciting performance of drumming, B-boy dance, acrobatics, and comic acting. After the show, warm, fresh-baked “pang” will be served to the audience members.  


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

Arts Council Korea is to host 2016 ARKO Contemporary Orchestra Music Festival for Yangak (Western music) on January 26, 2016 at 20:00 at Concert Hall of Seoul Arts Center, lead by Choi Suyeol and played by Gyeonggi Philharmonic Orchestra. ARKO Contemporary Orchestra Music Festival (a.k.a. Achangje) tries to find up-to-date art pieces reflecting Korean composer’s innovative creativity and plays a big role in creative Korean music. First performed through Achangje, the performances are again performed at other locations nationally and internationally, including European countries.These music pieces are sure to be cherished for many years by audiences. This performance will be operated based on pre-reservation policy so register for tickets at music@arko.or.kr with a name, contact information and the desired number of tickets.


Seoul(Jongno-gu)

“Cook´n Heim” is a fancy restaurant where a traditional Korean-style house, beautiful garden, and a small gallery harmoniously come together. The main menu specialties are Hamburg Steak, and pasta. For Hamburg Steak, the beef is chopped and mixed without any chemical seasoning. Bread is homemade where the dough is kneaded and baked. Cook’n Heim serves no junk food, only well-being food. “Cook´n Heim’s Hamburg Steak” with mushroom cream sauce and pineapple slices as well as the “Herb Hamburg Steak” with rosemary are the most popular dishes. Pasta with cream sauce or tomato sauce and salad are also popular. The restaurant creates its own small cultural art gallery. Art pieces on exhibit are updated weekly, and visitors can enjoy the free exhibition while they are dining. When the sun sets, a movie is shown on the screen which has been installed on a wall in the garden. In the summer, it is wonderful to have dinner outside while watching a movie. TIP: The 30th customer on every Saturday receives a book as a complimentary gift.