Seoul(Jongno-gu) , Insadong・Jongnon

Located in Jongno-gu, Seoul, Yim’s House has the business motto of Clean, Comfortable and Safe. All employees serve tourists as if to serve the guest to their own home and always provide differentiated service. Located inbetween Changdeokgung and Jongmyo, there is much to see, surrounded by a clean and calm environment. Walking along the stone wall of Jongmyo will forever remain in the memories of tourists who visit here.


Seoul(Jung-gu)

Seoul Kimchi Making & Sharing Festival is held in the area of Gwanghwamun Square. Registered as one of UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, Gimjang (preparing kimchi for the winter) has drawn a lot of attention from all over the world. However, the culture of gimjang is slowly disappearing, as Korean culture becomes more globalized. Seoul goverment has planned this festival to revitalize the culture of gimjang, preparing almost 20 programs divided into the 5 sections of sharing, exhibition, hands-on programs, market place and food, and culture for visitors to enjoy the festival to the fullest. 


Seoul(Jung-gu) , Seoul City Hall・Gwanghwamun

A Must-See Traditional Korean PerformanceMiso: A Korean word that means “beautiful smile”The Miso performance is ranked by foreign visitors as the number one artistic performance to watch in Korea. Due to its high-level of praise received from both professional ciritis and normal viewers (via a survey conducted in 2012 by the Korea Tourism Organization), Jeongdong Theater has decided to showcase this performance once again, aiming for more popularization and globalization of traditional Korean culture this time.The show has been running since 1997, and for 2014 was reborn as the new “MISO:Baebijang-jeon” performance.-Courtesy of Jeongdong Theater


Seoul(Geumcheon-gu)

Opened on September 11, 1997, Novotel Ambassador Doksan consists of 15 floors and 5 basement levels and has a total 230 guestrooms. Living up to its reputation as a business hotel, the hotel features a high-tech business center and executive lounge. Facilities include a modern fitness club, which stretches from the third floor to the fourth floor and houses a work out area, swimming pool, aerobic room, and indoor golf driving range. The hotel takes great pride in its banquet halls, reception halls, and conference halls. For the convenience of guests, the hotel also features restaurants, a shopping arcade, and a parking lot with space for up to 253 vehicles.


Seoul(Jung-gu) , Euljiro・Chungmuro・Namsan

Songwon is well known in the Jangan area for serving only high-quality Korean beef, seasoned with 20 different types of natural ingredients. * Note: Call in advance to confirm if closed or not during holidays.


Seoul(Nowon-gu)

This restaurant is in a beautiful natural environment surrounded by Suraksan Mountain and Dobongsan Mountain. The most popular dish is “Hanu Modum Gui (Assorted Grilled Korean Beef)” made of 100% Korean beef, including special beef cuts like beef thin skirt, hanging tender, flank, neck chain, and chuck flap tail as well as ribs that are delivered every day.


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

Migami is a Japanese restaurant specializing in fresh sashimi. Popular dishes on the menu include seasonal fish, sashimi, grilled eel, abalone soup, putter fish, noodles and fried seafood platters. The restaurant has private rooms for groups of 4, 6 or 10 people, as well as banquet rooms that can each accommodate up to 50 people.  


Seoul(Gangseo-gu) , The Western Part of the Seoul

Situated 30 minutes from Incheon International Airport, 20 minutes from Seoul City Hall, and 10 minutes away from Gimpo International Airport, Best Western Niagara Hotel is a popular choice among business travelers thanks to its convenient location and comfortable yet classy guestrooms.Best Western Niagara Hotel went through major renovations in March, 2006 and now offers 101 guestrooms, each with a panoramic view of the surrounding area. From the hotel, guests can see Seoul’s nightscape, the kite-shaped World Cup Stadium, and Mt. Bukhansan. In addition to the view, the hotel offers premium guest services and entertainment facilities such as a banquet hall and a lobby lounge with a fountain resembling Niagara Falls.Just across the Han River, located next to the hotel, are Seoul’s ancient palaces, popular shopping areas, embassies, and other places of interest.


Seoul(Dongdaemun-gu)

The Blue Dragon Film Awards draws all Korean stars to the red carpet. Hosted by Korea's Sports Chosun newspaper, the Blue Dragon Film Awards Show started in 1963 with the goal of raising the quality of Korean movies and further developing Korea's movie industry. The Blue Dragon has now established itself as the Grand Prix of Korean movie cinema and is the undisputed authority in the field.The selection among the movies released in the previous year is made based on the number of votes cast by Netizens and the opinions of movie experts. Then the final winner is selected by a nine-member jury recommended by the Executive Committee. Awards Program: The Blue Dragon Film Awards considers only blockbusters and popular movies of high artistic value released during the previous year. During the award period, about 40 movies that have made to the final list are screened to the public for free.After the screening of each selection, the awards ceremony opens in full swing. The categories are Best Film, Best Director, Best New Director, Best Leading Actor, Best Leading Actress, Best Supporting Actor, Best Supporting Actress, Best New Actor, Best New Actress, Best Cinematography, Best Music, Best Art Direction, Technical Award, Best Original Screenplay, and Best Lighting, each recognizing those who have contributed to the development of Korean movies.Other interesting categories are the Most Popular awarded to the star that received the most Netizen votes and the Most Popular Film awarded to the movie with the highest viewership throughout the previous year. A week prior to the award ceremony, the previous year's award recipients gather for a handprint event to immortalize their Blue Dragon award. Festival Highlights: Since this is an awards ceremony, guessing which movie will be the winner and comparing your guess with the official results is one way to enjoy the ceremony. This is also a chance to see all of Korea's most popular stars in one place, so a camera is a must. The shows by popular artists during the award ceremony also add to the entertainment.


Seoul(Jung-gu) , Seoul City Hall・Gwanghwamun

Inhwamun Gate used to be the main gate before the main hall, Junghwajeon Hall, was built. The palace was expanded in 1902, building Junghwajeon Hall, Junghwamun Gate and Jowonmun Gate in order to furnish the sytem of law books. After that, the site for Inhwamun Gate became the site for Geongeukmun Gate, and Daehanmun Gate was built to the east of Jowonmun Gate, using it as the main gate. The gate was rebuilt in 1904 and it was currently moved back due to the expanded road.