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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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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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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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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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Bugaksan Mountain
Seoul(Jongno-gu) , Samcheongdong・The Northern Part of the Seoul

Seoul is enveloped by mountains, consisting of Bugaksan, Namsan, Naksan, and Inwangsan to name a few major peaks surrounding the city. Bugaksan, the mountain located to the north of Seoul, is the highest among these and is a southern offshoot of Bukhansan Mountain. It is also referred to as Baegaksan. Seoul Fortress Wall runs along the mountain ridge and Changuimun (also called Jahamun), one of the four small gates surrounding the castle town during the Joseon Dynasty, is on the west side of the mountain near Inwangsan Mountain. Running between Changuimun and Arirang Hill in Jeongreung, Bugak Skyway is a scenic road overlooking downtown Seoul; it also passes through a variety of attractions such as Changuimun and Bugak Pavilion. Another attraction is Samcheong Park at the southern foot of Bugaksan Mountain. Inwangsan Mountain (to the west of Bugaksan) and Naksan (to the east) were considered ideal locations, according to the philosophy of Feng Shui. Known for its rugged granite, Inwangsan Mountain was the site of many tigers attacks during the founding of the Joseon Dynasty. According to legend, the king entreated the mountain deity to send the tigers across the Yalu River. Even though the tigers were banished from Inwangsan, one female tiger bearing babies was allowed to remain on the mountain. The babies, subsequently multiplied and made Inwangsan a feared place, full of tigers. Inwang Skyway connects the east of Inwangsan to Bugaksan. The eastern side of Inwangsan was turned into a posh residential area while Guksadang (literally "National Shrine") was moved from Namsan to an area west of the mountain in the 1920s. Even today, shamans perform exorcisms at the shrine, as well as rituals honoring the mountain deities.

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The Painters HERO
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Seoul(Jongno-gu) , Insadong・Jongnon

The Painters Hero is an innovative non-verbal performance that stages the entire process of painting combined with incredible visual effects and a witty blend of mime, dance and comedy. Audiences will enjoy a play, an art show, and a musical in a single performance that creates about 10 art pieces live on stage through an 80-minute, excitement-filled show. Locals and foreigners will be impressed as the cast members share the joy and awe-inspiring journey of creating works of art with the audience.  

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CHEF：new brand of BIBAP(Non-verbal Performance) Discount Tickets【Special discount price】
5.0/2
Seoul(Jongno-gu) , Insadong・Jongnon

The most delicious performance in the world ! <BIBAP> 【Special discount price★~Aug 31 / 50~70% OFF】▶▷▶▷▶▷ World’s most delicious performance ‘BIBAP’ Enjoy the exhilarating sounds and elaborate movements! Mouth-watering ‘sounds’ in beat-box and a cappella! Appetite stimulating ‘images’ expressed with b-boying and acrobatics! No need for words in the nonverbal performance ‘BIBAP’!           Creates a Beat-box Performance!  It’s like experiencing a fantastic world of animation  The team of Chul Ki CHOI, which made history with nonverbal performances ‘NANTA’, ‘JUMP’ etc., came together once again for ‘BIBAP’.  The production team focused on capturing the charm of comedy in the right places, and perfecting the work with an even more fresh and diverse spectacle. In order to add some stereoscopic fun, scenes that involved black lights and slow motions were put on stage; much devotion was put into each scene so that one can let their imaginations take off as though looking at comic books.         A re-discovery of the heartbeat like Beat-box!  The sound of cooking expressed through Beat-box and B-boying! Be amazed by the splendid and  sophisticated sounds! The sound of cooking interpreted through beat-box and a cappella; the presenta¬tion of real sounds bring fresh excitement to the audience. International cuisines expressed through ear-stimulating beat-box and dynamic b-boying in ‘BIBAP’!  Not a sound effect or live recording. Splendid and sophisticated sounds created 100% live! Check out the fantastic harmony of food and performance on stage.     Top quality cuisines created by unique chefs at ‘BIBAP’ Restaurant. Two master chefs, who firmly believe that they each have the best recipe, compete against each other to present representative dishes from around the world. The ordered dishes such as Sushi, Pizza, Chicken Noodles, etc. are perfected with the best taste, bringing out exclamations of joy and delight from the customers. Finally, Korea’s representative dish ‘Bibimbap’ is ordered,and the two chefs bring out their hidden cards for their personal recipes to be selected by the customer as Top Chef…for their personal recipes to be selected by the customer as Top Chef…       　    

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Jump
5.0/1
Seoul(Jung-gu) , Euljiro・Chungmuro・Namsan

Ever since first hit the stage in July 2003, Jump has been incredibly popular in Korea. It also has had remarkable international success. In 2005 and 2006 it took the Edinburgh Fringe Festival by storm, and then went on to tour around the world, ending up on London’s West End and New York’s off-Broadway, proving that this musical comedy has universal appeal. This innovoative show incorporates many of Asia’s martial arts, including Korea's Taekwondo and Taekkyeon, as it tells the story of a family of martial arts specialists who have to defend their house from robbers.  

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E-Mart - Yongsan Branch
Seoul(Yongsan-gu) , Itaewon・Yongsan

The E-Mart at Yongsan is the 70th E-mart in Korea. Located on the first and second underground floors of I'Park Mall (a giant shopping mall connected to Yongsan Station), E-Mart is a spacious discount store over 9,664㎡. Parking space is available for up to 2,000 cars. E-Mart is organized in various sections for ceramics, bedding items, imported utensils, "well-being" items, and more. It also offers sections for organic food and seafood such as tuna, eel, shrimp, and live crabs. E-Mart offers customized polished rice as well.

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