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Dong Seoul Hotel
Seoul(Gwangjin-gu) , The Eastern Part of the Seoul

Dong Seoul Hotel is a boutique hotel located close to Gangbyeon Station (Subway Line 2). It has themed guestrooms and convenient facilities including a theater, restaurant, and banquet room.The culture complex on the basement floor is unique. It includes a restaurant, a small concert hall, a karaoke room, and a book cafe. The concert hall has a small stage, making it convenient to hold a private party or gathering. There is also a seminar/meeting room with a computer, a projector, a large monitor, and audio system.

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Currency Museum of Korea
Daejeon(Yuseong-gu)

The Currency Museum of Korea is the first museum in Korea to be dedicated solely to modern and ancient currencies. The museum (est. 1988) is operated by the Mint Corporation of Korea as part of its non-profit public services and is open to visitors free of charge with a view of increasing public knowledge of the nation’s currency. The museum features a total of 120,000 pieces including: coins currently in use both in Korea and overseas; coins from modern times (from the Late Joseon Dynasty until today); 80 types of commemorative coins; 88 types of ‘special money’; postage stamps, and other materials.Exhibition Room 1 presents a wide selection of coins from both ancient eras and modern times, with many of the coins dating back to the Goryeo and Joseon dynasties. Coins on display in this room include Geonwonjungbo (996), the first coin ever minted in Korea; Haedongwonbo (1097); and Sangpyeongtongbo, the most widely used coin during the Joseon Dynasty. Other displays include commemorative coins from past Olympics, special coins, charms, amulets and Lydian currency, the world’s first-ever alloy coin minted around 670 BC.Exhibition Room 2 (Exhibition of Bills) displays a wide variety of bills by era as well as information detailing the production process of a banknote (from the manufacturing of the paper used to the finished product). Exhibition Room 3 shows how authorities spot counterfeit money while Exhibition Room 4 has a wide selection of stamps, medals, and currencies from over 120 different countries around the world including Russia and North Korea.

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Busan University the Street of Youth
Busan(Geumjeong-gu)

Busan's most popular university town is located right in front of Pusan National University area. This place is always bustling with a large floating population of college students. Thus the name ‘Street of Youth’ was often referred to describe this area. While the main street is lined with designer brands of clothing stores and cosmetics shops, independent and non-branded stores are also popular and commonly found in the smaller alleys. Besides, delicious street food including Busan's famous eomuk (fish cake) and tteok-bokki (stir-fried rice cake) can also be seen on sale along the roadside.

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Luden Loquen SPACE
Seoul(Jongno-gu) , Insadong・Jongnon

Luden Loquen SPACE (Cafe LN) is a unique hanok cafe, located at the end of the alley where Bukcheon Hanok Village starts. The cafe is not just an average café where you can drink tea or coffee but because of location and design it has an added sense of cultural value. Locals come to enjoy the best tea in town, brewed using high quality tea leaves with information on its origin attached. (For example, the gukhwa-cha (chrysanthemum tea) at the café comes from the Andong region.) In addition to traditional drinks and sweets, the coffee shop offers a variety treats that combines Korean ingredients and modern desserts. The hanok (traditional Korean house) building has been reinterpreted through a modern design.

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Yeouido Hangang Park Sledding Hill
Seoul(Yeongdeungpo-gu) , Yeouido・Yeongdeungpo・Mapo

Yeouido Hangang Park turns into an outdoor swimming pool in summer and then transforms into a sledding hill in winter. The Yeouido Hangang Park Sledding Hill features small and large slopes for all visitors to fully enjoy the winter.

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Silmi (Keunmuri) Beach
Incheon(Jung-gu) , Incheon Center

Silmi Beach, also known as Keunmuri Beach, is located on Muuido Island. The clean, sandy beach stretches out beautifully against the backdrop of a lush pine tree forest so dense that it does not let daylight in, even at midday. Facing the beach is Silmido Island, the location for the filming of ‘Silmido’ (2003), a Korean movie based on the tragic story of Korean Special Ops Unit 684. The film set, however, was demolished after the shooting. The pathway to the island, which has no residents, can be shown during low tide. Therefore, visitors should be aware of the tidal times to know when they can cross back to the mainland.

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I’PARK Department Store
Seoul(Yongsan-gu)

I'Park Department Store is the flagship store of the I'Parkmall, Korea's largest shopping complex. The department store is divided into three different sections - Fashion Store, Culture Store, Living Store, each with a varying theme and numerous stores. Moreover, I'Park Department Store is connected to many other shopping, cultural and entertainment facilities inside the I'Parkmall.  

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Deoksugung Doldam-gil
Seoul(Jung-gu) , Seoul City Hall・Gwanghwamun

Stretching approximately 900m in length, Deoksugung Palace Stone-wall Road was Korea’s first successful attempt at creating a comprehensive urban space where both people and nature can coexist. The road was built using eco-friendly materials and the utmost precautions were taken to ensure pedestrian safety. There are over 20 benches and 130 trees along the road offering great places to rest and enjoy the unique atmosphere.Walking along Deoksugung Palace Stone-wall Road is a memorable experience. The romantic stone-wall road is an ideal date spot for couples to stroll along and also makes for an excellent cultural walk being located near Seoul Museum of Art, Seoul Museum of History, and important historical complexes.

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Goobok Mandu
Seoul(Yongsan-gu) , Itaewon・Yongsan

Operated by Korean husband and Chinese wife, it offers traditional authentic Chinese dumplings in a small place. Its signature menu, dumpling, passed down to the owner by her grandmother, features different tasty and texture comparing with Korean-style dumpling.      

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Eyedaq Optician - Myeongdong Branch
Seoul(Jung-gu)

Associated with Eye Matrix of Japan, Eyedaq offers every kind of eyeglasses: from high myopic lenses to progressive lenses and sports glasses. Its main customers include those in need of special eyeglasses: police officers, firefighters, professional sports players (such as football and baseball players), and skin and scuba divers. As a service to its Japanese clientele, the shop provides overseas shipping options to Japan. Customized eyeglasses can be ordered online. In addition, Eyedaq boasts an array of famous imported brands such as Hoya, Seiko, Pentax, and Zeiss. 

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