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

Situated in Jamsil-dong (Songpa-gu), the Seoul Sports Complex was completed in December 1976. Seoul Olympic Stadium, the centerpiece of the Seoul Sports Complex (also called Jamsil Sports Complex) is surrounded by the Housing Complex for Players, Jamsil Apartment Complex, Hangang River, and Tancheon Stream. Olympic Park is located 3.5km from the stadium. Close to the Sports Complex Station (on Subway Line No. 2), the complex is easily accessible to the public. The complex is also home to a baseball stadium, two swimming centers, an indoor sports facility, a supplementary track field, and an indoor sports facility for students. A large park frequently hosts wedding ceremonies. Seoul Olympic Stadium has hosted some of the biggest global sporting events including the 10th Asian Games and the 24th Seoul Olympics. Naturally, it has attracted millions of visitors to its various sporting events. In recent years, it has been a popular venue for giant concerts, events, and, of course, sporting events.

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Seoul Plaza Ice Skating Rink
Seoul(Jung-gu) , Seoul City Hall・Gwanghwamun

Seoul Plaza was established in 2004, and is centrally located by Seoul City Hall. The plaza is shaped like an egg and the full moon. Seoul Plaza hosts a wide array of cultural events including concerts and exhibitions for residents and visitors. The plaza transforms into an outdoor skating rink every winter, and is a popular winter attraction in the city. The facility houses one rink for beginners and one for advanced skaters, and also hosts various events during its operating hours. There are also convenience facilities like skate rental, and outdoor break room, outdoor standing area and rest area for ice skaters. Ice skaters at the rink must wear gloves, and the plaza also offers a training program to teach interested individuals how to skate in a fun and accessible way. To learn how to skate, visit the homepage to register for a training session in advance.

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Sungnyemun Gate (Namdaemun Gate)
Seoul(Jung-gu) , Sinsadong・Garosu-gil

Sungnyemun Gate is Korea’s National Treasure No. 1, and its unofficial name is Namdaemun Gate. Sungnyemun Gate is the largest castle gate stone structure with an arched entrance in the middle. There’s a column on top of a platform, raising the roof, distinguishing the upper stories and lower stories of the building. A passageway for traffic is located at the east and west ends of the gate. Different from the other gates, Sungnyemun’s tablet has its name written vertically. When the first king of Joseon Dynasty, Lee Seong-Gye (reign 1335-1408), had constructed the capital city, he believed that fire will reach to Gyeongbokgung Palace as well as the capital city as Mt. Gwanaksan of Seoul is shaped like fire according to feng-shui principles. Sungnyemun’s name means fire, which is from the harmony of the Five Elements and if written vertically, the Chinese character ‘fire’ looks as if it is providing protection. This was Taejong’s (1367-1422) first son, Yangnyeongdaegun’s (1394-1462) famous writing. On February 10, 2008, Sungnyemun was destroyed by fire. After a 5-year reconstruction work, the gate has been re-opened to the public again as of May 4, 2013.

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Aritaum - Myeongdong Branch
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Seoul(Jung-gu) , Myeongdong

The Aritaum store in Myeong-dong offers an array of items of all different price ranges. Laneige and Iope brands are particularly popular among international visitors.

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Gwanghwamun Gate
Seoul(Jongno-gu) , Seoul City Hall・Gwanghwamun

Founded in 1395 by the first king of the Joseon Dynasty, Gwanghwamun is the main gate of Gyeongbukgung Palace. Roughly meaning “may the light of enlightenment blanket the world,” the name symbolizes the resounding dedication that the people of the Joseon Dynasty had in creating a new dynasty. Constructed solely out of granite, its center is an entrance that resembles a rainbow, called Hongyemun. Above that is a gate tower. Gwanghwamun holds a painful memory in Korean history. During the Japanese occupation of Korea, in order to dampen the spirits of the Korean citizens, the Japanese governing general destroyed the gate and built his own government building. The present appearance of the gate is that of 1968 when it was rebuilt using concrete, and it’s location is about 10m behind the original spot. Though Gwanghwamun is the most beautiful of the five palace gates, it was not designated by the Korean government as a national treasure because it is made purely of concrete. The government is now in the process of removing the Japanese building and restoring the palace. Gwanghwamun has its name written on a sign on the gate, and it was personally written by then-president Park Jeong-Hui. On either side of the gate you can see the word “Haetae” facing south. Haetae is a mythical unicorn-lion that is said to protect palaces from fire. According to Pungsujirisang, there was a fire around Gwanaksan Mountain, so in order to protect the palace from fire from the mountain, these fire-eating Haetaes were put beside the gate.  

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Hongdae Free Market
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Seoul(Mapo-gu) , Hongik-University-Area

Hongdae Free Market is an open space between diverse artists and visitors to communicate with each other and consume culture. Visitors will find creative items reflecting distinctive tastes of artists at the market . Anyone is welcome to participate in the market as an artist. Hongdae Free Market does not offer used goods, but only creative items made by the artists.

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Leeum, Samsung Museum of Art
Seoul(Yongsan-gu) , Itaewon・Yongsan

Leeum, Samsung Museum of Art, exhibits traditional and modern works of art by Korean and international artists. The museum itself is just as fascinating as the works of art on display, since its three buildings were designed by the internationally renowned architects, Mario Botta, Jean Nouvel, and Rem Koolhaas. MUSEUM 1 houses traditional Korean works of art, such as calligraphy, paintings, ceramic arts, and metal craftwork, while MUSEUM 2 displays modern and contemporary art by both Korean and foreign artists. On Saturday and Sunday guided tours in English are conducted at 3pm. If you plan to visit during the weekdays and wish to receive an English guided tour, you will need to call at least 2-3 days in advance to make a reservation. Audio guides in English, Japanese, and Chinese are available, which provide detailed information on the works of art. These can be rented at the museum for a small fee. This is one of the places that the "first ladies of the Seoul G20" visited during the G20 Summit in Seoul in November 2010. This attraction represents the beauty of Korea.

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Hyundai Department Store - COEX Branch
Seoul(Gangnam-gu) , Gangnam・Samseongdong(COEX)

The Hyundai Department Store, located in the COEX, is 10-stories tall and stands in the middle of Teheran-ro, the largest business and financial district in Korea. With the opening of the COEX Mall along with the ASEM Tower, the Teheran-ro region has become one of the top, first-class business centers in Korea. Located in this widely known business district, the Hyundai Department Store COEX Branch, is a special place for shoppers and offers a wide variety of items to please Korean customers and foreign tourists alike. There are also many entertainment facilities in the COEX Mall such as the COEX Aquarium, Megabox Theater, and family restaurants like Bennigans, Sizzler, and TGIF, making this area a popular place for shoppers, families and couples.

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Grand Hyatt Seoul Ice Skating Rink
Seoul(Yongsan-gu) , Itaewon・Yongsan

The Grand Hyatt Hotel's beautiful ice skating rink has been featured in a number of Korean TV commercials and dramas. It’s particularly popular with couples as the rink’s gorgeous lights, night view of the city, and smooth music make it very romantic. The Grand Hyatt Hotel holds several events: * Mondays - 50% off couple admissions and skate rentals * Tuesdays - Free skate rentals from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. * Wednesdays - Free polaroid picture and a rose for couples * Thursdays - Free ice skating all day long * Fridays - Proposal event (other additional fees may apply)

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

3F The Market (Jeoja) Street of the Lotte World Folk Museum is located on the third floor of the Lotte World Shopping Mall. Traditional restaurants are located on the Market Street, giving visitors the chance to taste many unique, traditional delicacies. Traditional art shops are located here as well, where visitors can watch skilled craftsmen making handicrafts. There is also a Performance Hall (Nanjang) providing a variety of exciting performances of traditional songs and dances for visitors to enjoy. 2F Sejong Bookstore, the largest bookstore in Gangnam is located on the second floor. The second floor also holds a stationery store and the ‘Gymboree’ (http://www.gymboree.co.kr/) store which provides an area where children can enjoy music and art. Also located on the second floor is the ‘Foreign Furniture Street’, offering popular brands of furniture and decorative wares from all over the world such as pottery, jewelry and clocks. Boutiques, as well as Hanbok (traditional Korean dress) shops can also be found on this floor. 1F The fashion area sits on the first floor, and is composed of sports & casual wear, fashion accessories and other fashion merchandise for the youth, including discounts on men's suits, and A/V and sports equipment. Popular restaurants on the first floor include a Korean restaurant called ‘Our Story’ and western restaurants such as ‘TGI Friday’s’ and ‘Time to Time.' B1 For shopping and entertainment, the ‘International Market Street’ is the place to be. Here, you can find both inexpensive and high-quality goods ranging from clothes and accessories to miscellaneous goods. There are also five movie theaters located at the ‘Young Plaza’, along with the latest fashion trends. The International Market Street offers a wide selection of restaurants to suit different tastes, such as Korean, Japanese, and Chinese restaurants. Furthermore, fresh groceries can be purchased for low prices at the ‘Traditional Market’. Moreover, an entertainment attraction called the SBS Theme Studio holds many broadcasting events and internet game competitions including the KIGL (Korea Internet Game League). An ice rink is also located in the area, along with the Lotte World Adventure and a great selection of cafes for visitors to enjoy. B3 A food court including restaurants such as Sizzler and Marché are located on B3. Don’t forget to take advantage of the various entertainment and sports facilities such as a bowling alley, shooting range, and arcades.

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