Seoul(Seongdong-gu) , The Eastern Part of the Seoul

A quick walk from exit 4 of Seongsu Station, visitors in Seongsu-dong will be able to find Union Star Bowling Club. Located on the basement of a red-brick building, the venue is often visited by a number of Hallyu stars including Kim Soo-hyun (who was recently on Infinity Challenge to test his bowling skills), G-Dragon and the members of former girl-group 2NE1. Bowling pins signed by the Hallyu stars are proudly displayed throughout the venue. A unique aspect of Union Star Bowling Club is that it is divided into two floors. The first basement floor is Rock Bowling Alley featuring ten lanes. Dimly lit with pink and blue florescent lights, it functions as a bowling-pub serving a wide selection of domestic and imported beer. Club music gets the energy going while darts and video games are available for those waiting for their turn. The second basement floor is General Bowling Alley offering twelve lanes. Opening from 11am, the whole floor is brightly lit and modestly decorated. Visitors to the Union Star Bowling Club should ask about the Red Pin Game event: anyone who scores a strike when a red pin appears as the head pin will receive a free bottle of beer.  


Seoul(Dongdaemun-gu) , The Eastern Part of the Seoul

As the nation began to recover from the aftermath of the Korean War, farmers from the northern Gyeonggi-do region and Ganwon-do gathered around the old Seongdong Station (renamed ‘Hansol Donguibogam’) to sell their produce and wares. The farmers’ impromptu gathering on the fallow farmland to make their transactions soon led to the birth of a new marketplace.Seoul Gyeongdong Market, a.k.a. ‘Gyeongdong Market’, is located around Jegi-dong, Yongdu-dong and Jeonnong-dong at Dongdaemun-gu and consists of the Gyeongdong Oriental Medicine Market, the Gyeongdong New Market, the Gyeongdong Old Market, the Gyeongdong Building, Hansol Donguibogam, and more.Currently, renovations are underway to reinvent the out-dated market environment into an updated shopping experience that still preserves the area’s innate charm. In 2004, Hansol Donguibogam was built and opened on the spot where the Midopa Department Store used to stand. Hanbang Cheonha, Donguibogam Tower-Tel and other areas are now undergoing renovations.


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

Butterfinger Pancakes is a specialty waffle and pancake shop. They offer a variety of waffles and pancakes, so it is very popular place to have brunch. Arrive early to ensure a spot.  


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

The birthplace of hallyu-stars Experience everything about hallyu artists at SMTOWN, the center of hallyu. You can look around studios, a hologram theater, a life-style shop, and more, where hallyu stars are created. You may incidentally meet your favorite hallyu star during tours. A professional photographer is avialable to take photos of visitors, which will be an unforgettable memory.


Incheon(Nam-gu)

The Munhak Sports Complex is situated in Michuhol-gu, Incheon. Its construction began in July 1994 and was completed by February 2002. This expansive facility boasts a versatile main stadium, an auxiliary stadium, a baseball field, a sports center, and several other amenities. Notably, the INK Concert, or Incheon K-POP Concert, is a hallmark event for K-pop enthusiasts. Organized by the Incheon Metropolitan City and Incheon Tourism Organization, this annual event typically takes place in September or October. It's a major attraction, drawing both local and international tourists and K-pop fans. The Incheon Munhak Stadium, originally called the Incheon World Cup Stadium, served as the home ground for Incheon United from 2004 to 2011. This stadium was a venue for three preliminary matches during the 2002 FIFA World Cup. Additionally, it played host to the 2005 Asian Athletics Championships and several football matches for the 2014 Asian Games. It was also the backdrop for the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2014 Asian Para Games. Gaming fans might recognize it as the venue for the 2018 League of Legends World Championship final held in November 2018. Structure Size * Plottage 432,034.60 ㎡ * Total area 251,937.02 ㎡ Main Facilities Main stadium, subsidary stadium, baseball stadium, futsal field, etc. Parking Facilities Available Parking Fee Regular cars: 2,000 won / Large van (more than 15 seats): 4,000 won / Large bus (more than 25 seats): 6,000 won * Monthly Pass: 40,000 won


Busan(Jung-gu) , Nampo-dong(Jagalchi Market)

Lotte Department Store is one of Korea's major department stores, and Lotte Department Store Gwangbok Branch is especially popular for being the first seaside department store in the country. Located between downtown Busan and the beach, it is scheduled to become Lotte Town by 2017.The department store carries various domestic and international brands, as well as houses various entertainment facilities. Lotte also manages various fast-fashion retailers like Uniqlo, Zara, Mango, and Gap. Numerous high-tech gadgets like the latest smartphones, DSLR cameras, computers and more can all be found and browsed in one location.One of the major features of the Lotte Department Store at Gwangbok is The Editing Shop, which displays fashion trends and styles selected specially by famous designers.The world’s largest indoor musical water fountain, registered in the Guiness World Book of Records, can be found inside. Additionally, the rooftop park, which is the largest in Korea, offers a great view of the entire city of Busan.  The rooftop alone can be a popular tourist attraction.3-hours of free parking offered with purchases of 50,000 won or higher. 


Seoul(Gangnam-gu) , Apgujeong・Cheongdamdong

Biker Starlet offers diverse bags with unique designs that can be carried to cocktail parties and clubs. The designers of Biker Starlet are involved in the entire production process, so customers can be guaranteed high-quality, innovative items. The shop is a must-visit for those looking for colorful, luxurious leather items.


Seoul(Jung-gu)

Yakhyeon Catholic Church was established as a result of Korea gaining religious freedom in the 23rd year of King Gojong’s reign (1886) and the subsequent increase of the Catholic population.In 1891, Myeongdong Cathedral's head priest Doucet laid down the foundation stone in Hap-dong. Coadjutor bishop Coste was in charge of design and construction and the building was eventually completed in 1892.The church was named after "Yakjeonhyeon" (藥田峴,), or a hill of medicinal herbs. This is because the place where the church is located was once a hilly area covered with medicinal herbs. Later on, "Yakjeonhyeon" was shortened to "Yakhyeon" and it became the name of the hilly area between Malli-dong and Seoul Station.Yakhyeon Catholic Church was the first Western-style church ever built in Korea. It's Gothic architecture features a 12m-wide and 32m-long cruciform construction with low arched windows and a pointed-arch entrance gate.


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Chungcheongnam-do(Yesan-gun)

Resom Spa Castle is Korea’s first membership spa resort. It is under the same ownership as the exclusive Anmyeondo Ocean Castle Resort. Spa Castle is located in Yesan, Chungcheongnam-do, which is only an hour and a half away from Seoul. It is within 30 minutes of beautiful mountains, the western seas, and close by to plenty of cultural tourist attractions. The Spa Castle uses waters from the Deoksan Hot Springs, whose waters have been enjoyed by Koreans for six hundred years. There are over 400 guestrooms, a large banquet hall, seminar room, and a relaxation complex that includes everything from a cultural arts plaza, to a garden, and walking trails. Spa Castle’s hot spring waters are known to be effective against skin troubles, gastroenteric disorders, neuralgia, and muscular pains, and are also great for skin rejuvenation.


Busan(Gijang-gun)

Lotte Mall Dongbusan branch is a shopping complex featuring a premium outlet, a shopping mall, a Lotte Mart, and Lotte Cinema combined. Lotte Mall Greece Santorini theme, which has differentiated itself being not simply a vast area of a building, but offering an exotic shopping experience in a lighthouse with a gazebo, fountain square, Hera Rose Garden, and roof top garden. In addition, there is a variety of leisure and international fashion brands, sports stores, cosmetics shops, as well as new designer shops and entertainment services for children, such as play time and Lego shop. Also, local specialty stores with a good prices fulfill the needs of shoppers across various age groups. The mall houses a total of 550 brand stores. Enjoy a pleasant and relaxing break at the local restaurants of F&B outlets. There is also a large studio, as well as pottery and crafts stores in an alleyway of specialty shops.