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

The Ibis chain has a network of over 703 hotels in 36 countries worldwide. The Ibis Seoul is located in the international district of Gangnam-gu and offers 317 guestrooms, two business meeting rooms, a wine bar (Le Bar), a restaurant (La table), fitness center, men’s sauna, and an underground parking lot. The guestrooms feature a refined modern design and top class hotel services are available all for very reasonable rates. The Ibis Seoul is situated at the center of Gangnam, and its proximity to COEX’s International Convention Hall makes it a good choice for visitors participating in conferences or exhibitions. Some of the hotel’s amenities include a business center, coin laundry facilities, a vending machine stocking drinks/living essential products, high-speed internet in every room, personal safes, and spacious rooms where guests can work and relax easily.

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63 Wax Museum
Seoul(Yeongdeungpo-gu) , Yeouido・Yeongdeungpo・Mapo

The 63 Wax Museum is your chance to get up close and personal with some of your favorite stars and world figures (or at least extremely realistic-looking replicas of them)! The 63 Wax Museum (B3 of 63 City) is the first celebrity wax museum in Korea and is a moderately-sized facility with 70 figures categorized into 11 sections.In the Hall of Fame, visitors can meet former Korean leaders such as Gimgu, Park Jeong Hee, and Kim Dae Jung. Wax figures of Einstein, Gandhi, and Beethoven can be seen in the Historical Figures section and David Beckham and Tiger Woods are among the famous figures in the Sports Star section. The museum also offers unique sections such as the Scary Gallery, Animation Zone, and more.

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Hyundai Department Store - Mokdong Branch
Seoul(Yangcheon-gu) , Yeouido・Yeongdeungpo・Mapo

Located in Seoul Yangcheon-gu Mok-dong, the Hyundai Department Store Mokdong Branch presents a wide variety of goods and friendly services under the motto "Blooming Cultures". The department store offers everything from famous Korean brand names and imported luxury brands including fashion apparel, accessories, sportswear, and more for an enjoyable shopping experience.Hours of operation are from 10:30am to 8:00pm daily. The department store is closed for one Monday each month. For exact closing dates, please refer to the department store’s official homepage.

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Ihwajang House
Seoul(Jongno-gu)

After Korea gained independence from Japan in 1945, the former president Lee Seungman and his wife lived in their house called Ihwajang. Even though he moved out of the house after he was elected the first president of Korea, he used to return and visit for walks in the garden. After he relinquished his appointment as president, he stayed here for a while before coming to America as an exile.Ihwajang house consisted of the bonchae, or the main building, which was where Lee Seungman and his wife’s living quarters were, jogakdang(president’s office area) and other buildings. Jogakdang, the president’s office area, is a small and narrow building but it is an important historical place where he had a conference to form the first Korean ministry. Ihwajang house shows the change of Korean traditional house under Japanese control. 

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Museum of Korean Embroidery
Seoul(Gangnam-gu) , Gangnam・Samseongdong(COEX)

The Korean Embroidery Museum, which was founded in 1976, is privately funded by Heo Dong-Hwa, and is a place where you can view the artistry of women from the Joseon Period. Embroidery is a picture drawn on leather or cloth using needle and thread. Displayed in this museum are about 1000 works of embroidery by women from the Joseon Period (1392-1910). You can see Buddhist embroideries, cloth wrappers, various cloths, and pleated sheets featuring traditional Korean patterns and colors. Starting with the '500 Years of Traditional Korean Embroidery' exhibition at the National Museum of Korea, the Korean Embroidery Museum has had 20 different exhibitions in many prestigious museums in Japan, the U.S, and other countries, that have garnered much praise. It has been at the forefront of running exhibits outside the country and of letting the world learn about the beauty of traditional Korean embroidery. It also publishes books about traditional embroidering methods. The museum is highly recommended for all who want to experience the beauty of traditional Korean embroidery.

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Sulwhasoo Spa
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Seoul(Jung-gu) , Myeongdong

Sulwhasoo Spa is run by a cosmetic hanbang (traditional oriental medicine) brand, Sulwhasoo, which is a subsidiary of the major Korean cosmetic company Amore Pacific. It uses a variety of natural herbs that are good for the skin. Visitors can be guaranteed outstanding full body massage and therapy services at Sulwhasoo Spa. Available services include a 30-minute light course to an intensive therapy course (140 minutes). Call 02-411-0662/3 or visit the website (sulwhasoo_spa@amorepacific.com) to make reservations.

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Dance Musical ‘Sachoom’
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Seoul(Jongno-gu) , Insadong・Jongnon

“Sachoom” is a nonverbal dance musical that can be appreciated by all generations from all countries, as it presents a simple plot full of various dance genres including hip-hop, jazz, contemporary dance, break dancing, and more. Since the first Sachoom performance stage opened in October of 2004, the dance musical has been seen over 1,900 performances to this date, and is still receiving high popularity. In 2007, Sachoom completely sold-out all of their performances in Japan (Shinjuku Face Theater May 1 ~ May 7), and Sachoom took the record as the most internationally performed musical production in a short period of time as it toured 32 cities. Sachoom was also the first Korean production to perform at the opening ceremonies of the 2008 Edinburgh Festival Fringe (August 3, 2008 ~ August 25, 2008), receiving international acclaim as it was nominated as a powerful musical.The nonverbal performance projects subtitling in Korean, English, Japanese, and Chinese for foreigners to enjoy. After the musical, audience members can spend time with the performers at the stage lobby. 

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Tongin Market
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Seoul(Jongno-gu) , Insadong・Jongnon

Tongin Market dates back to June 1941, as a public market set up for Japanese residents near the Hyoja-dong neighborhood when Korea was still under Japanese rule. After the Korean War the nation experienced a swift rise in population, which led to a natural increase in consumption and demand. As a result the area’s street vendors and stores used the former Tongin Market area as their marketplace. Now, Tongin Market consists of 75 stores, most of which are restaurants and grocery stores. There are also some shops selling manufactured goods like underwear and shoes.  

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The National Library of Korea
Seoul(Seocho-gu) , Gangnam・Samseongdong(COEX)

The National Library of Korea is where numerous materials are collected and preserved. It currently holds approximately 4.3 million books and theses, of which roughly two-hundred thousand are collected annually. Art exhibitions are occasionally held in the exhibition room on the first floor. Surrounded by Seocho Park, the scenery outside is beautiful and the atmosphere is very relaxing. If you would like to have fun partaking in other activities, take a ten-minute walk to the Express Bus Terminal nearby. Central City is connected to both a shopping center and theater. You can also go to different provinces from the bus terminal. But it would be nice to visit the library and spend some time reading before going on a trip out of Seoul.At the National Library of Korea, classical concerts are held exclusively for the library users on the last Friday of each month, except in January and August. Anyone who comes to the library can attend the concert for free. The Euro-Asian Philharmonic Orchestra and the famous conductor Geum Nan-Sae perform for the audience. Do not miss this unique opportunity.

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Walking On The Cloud
Seoul(Yeongdeungpo-gu) , Yeouido・Yeongdeungpo・Mapo

Walking on the Cloud presents a wonderful view from atop a skyscraper, offers numerous culinary delights, and was featured in the SBS drama 'The Palace of Dreams'. The restaurant offers traditional Western food such as steaks and ocean crawfish dishes, along with a live musical trio consisting of a violin, piano, and contrabass, making it a popular dining place for couples. The top-class chef also developed a menu accordingly to the taste of Koreans, with greaseless, clean-tasting dishes aimed to satisfy all guests.

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