Seoul(Jongno-gu) , Insadong・Jongnon

Seochon Village, literally meaning west village, is named in reference to its location west of Gyeongbokgung Palace. The old hanok houses lining the long alleys well harmonize with newly emerging shops and stores. Walking through the alleys that resembles a big maze, visitors will be nicely surprised by murals and adorable pictures.A hint of Korea's tradition is truly well balanced with many modern and stylish spaces that bring out the authentic and simple beauty and coziness of Seochon Village.


Seoul(Jung-gu)

Located near Seoul Station, a stone’s throw from some of Seoul’s major attractions, the K-POP HOTEL Seoul Station offers a homely comfortable and pleasant relaxation space for domestic and foreign tourists and business travelers. The hotel is just ten minutes’ walk from Seoul Station, City Hall, Namdaemun Market, and Cheonggyecheon Stream. In addition, other major tourist attractions such as Myeong-dong, Namsan Mountain, Insa-dong, ancient palaces, and Bukchon Hanok Village are located nearby. Situated behind Namdaemun Police Station near Seoul Station Exit 10, the hotel offers clean facilities at reasonable prices and easy access to public transportation services.


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

Gamasot Sondubu is a traditional restaurant serving hand-made tofu.


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

If you are looking for a place to enjoy some homemade-style snacks while in Korea, Mom's Cookie is a definate stop to make. Located close to Seoul Nat'l Univ. of Education Station on Seoul Subway Line 2, it's very accessible and offers a unique activity for visitors to partake in. Equipped with a friendly and cozy interior, visitors to the shop can decorate their own sugar cookies and then take them home. Many young couples and families on mommy-daughter outings frequent the shop to create special presents for their loved ones. There are even more sweets listed on the menu, with their most popular treat being brownies topped with ice cream.


Seoul(Jung-gu) , Myeongdong

Seoul Global Cultural Center offers a program that visitors can try on hanbok, the Korean traditional costume. Also, foreign language assistance by professional consultants is available in English, Chinese and Japanese so as to provide information regarding Seoul to the foreigners.


Seoul(Jongno-gu) , Insadong・Jongnon

The police museum opened on October 14, 2005 to give a better understanding of the job of the police and to offer a formal education to children who wish to become police officers in the future. The history hall of the museum is designed for visitors to learn about the history of Korean police at a glance, exhibiting information on the police force from the Joseon Dynasty up until current times.Visitors to the museum can pretend to be police officers by touching actual equipment and learning about an officer's daily tasks. Visitors can also get in patrol cars, wear a police uniform, experience shooting a gun through a simulation, and learn self-defense martial arts and arrest techniques. Visitors can also go to the museum jail!


Seoul(Jongno-gu) , Insadong・Jongnon

The National Folk Museum of Korea will host an event in celebration of Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day), featuring abundant hands-on programs, exhibitions, and performance perfect for enjoying Chuseok with full of joy. The event prepares 44 different programs including seasonal customs, folk games, traditional art programs, various folk performances and more, to make a special and memorable Chuseok holiday.


Seoul(Seocho-gu)

Hosted by the National Gugak Center, the regular recital program showcases music and dance performances from 4 different themes. The “Court Music Orchestra” performs the royal ancestral ritual and music played in Jongmyo Shrine, the “Contemporary Gugak Orchestra” plays the best of Korean traditional music, the “Dance Theater, Jeongjae with Commentaries” performs the story of the last Crown Prince of the Joseon Era, and the “Folk Music Group” harmonizes across a variety of genres. The Gugak Center aims to promote public interest in traditional Korean music as well as offering continuous support towards the success of this valued cultural heritage by hosting regular performances.


Seoul(Jung-gu)

FKCCI Bastille Day event is one of the chamber’s biggest annual events. Bastille Day is the name given in English-speaking countries to the French National Day, which is celebrated on the 14th of July every year. In France, it is formally called La Fête Nationale (The National Celebration) and commonly le Quatorze Juillet. This cultural event represents the anniversary of the storming of the Bastille fortress-prison, which is seen as a symbol of the end of the constitutional monarchy that preceded the First Republic during the French Revolution. Festivities in France begin with a big parade held on the morning of July 14th on the Champs-Élysées avenue in Paris, which is attended by the president of france and broadcast on television. Other programs include a VIP garden party at the Elysée and the final bouquet of fireworks all around the Eiffel Tower. In celebration of this national holiday, the French Korean Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Embassy of France in Korea organize an annual party. The result is a festival of over 500 people celebrating Bastille Day in a joyful and vibrant atmosphere. It is a day for people of all ages to come and enjoy France and French culture in Korea. Sponsors: AA Korea Hotel Management Co., Ltd., Asian Tigers Korea, Axa General Insurance Co., Ltd., Bel Cheese, Bioderma Korea Ltd., Bluebell Korea Ltd., BNP Paribas, Christian Dior Couture Korea, D.P.J. & Partners, Ltd., Darphin Paris, G.H. Mumm, KOLON Global Corp., L'Oréal Korea, Société Générale Korea, Veolia Water Korea.


Seoul(Gangnam-gu)

C-Festival features the Global MICE (MICE: meetings, incentives, conventions, and exhibitions) Business Convergence festival, existing only in Korea. The festival is host by MICE clusters committe and it comprises of 13 corporations located in COEX World Trade Center, which will take place in the district throughout the trade center and Yeongdong-daero.Located in the heart of Seoul, it features a new concept of exhibition convention along with various promotional indoor and outdoor events, varied cultural art performances, exhibitions, concerts, musicals and plays that entertain visitors entertain the festival.