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

The Appenzeller Noble Memorial Museum opened in 2008 in the East Hall of the Pai Chai Institute, a Western-style educational institution built in 1916. The museum building is designated Seoul Monument No. 16. With dynamically-arranged permanent exhibitions, annual special exhibitions and special lectures, the museum offers a unique learning experience to visitors and people with an interest in the history of education in Korea.


Seoul(Jongno-gu) , Insadong・Jongnon

Located in the heart of Seoul, Changgyeonggung Palace was first built by the 4th ruler of the Joseon Dynasty, King Sejong (r.1418-1450), for his retiring father, King Taejong. It often served as residential quarters for queens and concubines. During the reign of King Seongjong (r.1469-1494), the palace was renovated and renamed to Changgyeonggung Palace. It later became a park with a zoo and a botanical garden during Japanese colonial rule. The palace was then relocated in 1983 and regained its old grace after years of restoration. Past the entrance of Changgyeonggung Palace, the Honghwa Gate, you will find Okcheongyo Bridge. All palaces of the Joseon Dynasty have ponds with an arch bridge over them, just like Okcheongyo Bridge. Cross Okcheongyo Bridge, pass the Myeongjeongmun Gate, and you will find Myeonjeongjeon. This is the office of the king, and Myeongjeongjeon is the oldest of the Joseon Dynasty palaces. The houses face southwards, but Myeongjeongjeon faces east. Because the ancestral shrine of the royal family is located to the south, the gate couldn't face the south, as is required by Confucian custom. There are stones with the status of the officials carved on the yard. Behind Myeongjeongjeon on the upper left side is Sungmundang. This building utilizes the slope of the mountain. If you look at Myeongjeongjeon and Munjeongjeon, the combination of the high and low roofs offers a beautiful view. Tongmyeongjeon was built for the queen. It is the biggest building in Changgyeonggung Palace, and you can recognize the delicate details of its structure in various parts of the building. Walk up the stones past Tongmyeongjeon and there you will find Jagyeongjeon. On the southeast direction of the Jagyeongjeon is the Punggidae. This Punggidae is a measuring instrument. It is a long pole with a cloth hung at the end used to check the speed and direction of the wind. If you head north there is a large pond called Chundangji. Half of the pond was originally a rice field that the king took care of. But during the Japanese occupation, the rice field was changed to a pond with little ships floating on it. And the botanic garden built above the pond still remains today.  


Seoul(Gangnam-gu)

Bonghwajeon is a traditional Korean restaurant specializing in North Korean cuisine. It serves various kinds of traditional Pyeongyang(capital of North Korea)-style delicacies such as sogogijeon (a pancake filled with ground beef), royal hot pot (a delicacy with vegetables and meat added to pork broth boiled in a specially designed pot; said to have been enjoyed by royal family and the aristocrats), and many more dishes. Bonghwajeon offers healthy and delicious lunch and dinner specials at affordable prices. The restaurant also stocks an array of alcoholic beverages including makgeolli (Korean rice wine), Japanese sake, whiskey and wine.


Seoul(Jongno-gu) , Insadong・Jongnon

Yetchatjip is a famous teahouse that has also been used as a movie filming set. It is a great place to stop by for a cup of natural traditional Korean tea, or the traditional summer treat patbingsu, made with the old way with shaved ice and homemade red bean topping.


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

Opened on April 30, 2012, Seoul Baekje Museum (interchangeably called Hanseong Baekje Museum) was established by the Seoul Government in order to preserve the artifacts related to Seoul's 2,000-year-old history and to shed light on Seoul's cultural identity. The museum is located inside Olympic Park, overlooking Monchontoseong Fortress.


Seoul(Mapo-gu) , Hongik-University-Area

Bonjour Hawaii is an exotic fusion restaurant. Just by looking taking a glance at parasol rooftop which is by its main entrance, you can tell that the restaurant exudes exotic atmosphere/mood. The interior, small details, and the traditional Hawaiian music will have you mistaken that, in fact, you are at a cafe in Hawaii somewhere. It’s main dishes include, “BBQ Sunset Platter,” (It is a dish that has a set of ingredients: sausage, potato, chicken kebab, shrimp, Korean style pork), and “Cream Curry Udon,” which is just one of its many unique dishes on Bonjour Hawaii’s menu. Also, a pizza so addicting that it is nicknamed, “Drug Pizza,” is its specialty pizza called, “Sushi Pizza,” together with a fruit punch cocktail, you do not have to be jealous of someone who just went on a trip to Hawaii.     Through the restaurant’s appearance in the drama, “Doctors,” it created curiosity in the viewer’s mind. Since after the appearance it has become Hongdae’s, “hot place,” through words by mouth. Specifically, Bonjour Hawaii took on a role of a cafe that the main character Yoo Hae Jung (Park Shin Hae), operated. Back then, the restaurant was called, “ Suni Hawaii,” and Hong Ji Hong (Kim Rae Won), Ryu Hye Jung (Park Shin Hye) who are couples in the drama, “Doctors,” had scenes where they were drinking beer, while enjoying their date.  


Daejeon(Yuseong-gu)

The Daejeon Convention Center (DCC) was opened on April 21, 2008 in support of the local convention industry, one of the Daejeon’s fastest going industries. The DCC is a state-of-the-art facility with a grand ballroom with seating for up to 2,000 and an exhibition hall with a capacity of 2,600. Covering an area of 29,228 square meters (B1-4F), the DCC boasts 24 professional meeting rooms including eight medium-sized meeting rooms (1F) and four exhibition halls (1F).Partner companies of the DCC include international meeting planners, hotels, PR and printing companies, and travel agencies, offering one-stop services for business travelers.Nearby attractions and facilities include the EXPO Science Park, an outdoor stage, a variety of accommodation facilities, restaurants, a shopping mall, the Hanbat Arboretum, the Culture and Arts Center, and a municipal art museum.


Seoul(Gangnam-gu) , Sinsadong・Garosu-gil

Macos Adamas offers colorful accessories featuring crowns, swords, shields, lilies, and other symbols of Medieval Europe. Famous for items with unique, luxurious designs, it has attracted many Korean celebrity fans including TVXQ and 2PM. The store is popular among locals as well as international tourists with its fancy and romantic interior, and was the filming locations for TV dramas such as IRIS, Athena, etc.


Seoul(Seodaemun-gu) , Yeouido・Yeongdeungpo・Mapo

Saera specializes in women's shoes. Its handmade shoes boast fashionable and meticulous designs appealing to young women. In collaboration with international designers, Saera offers trendy items and introduces European shoe sizes for increasing their accuracy and boosting comfort. Nice interior designs are also added bonus to shopping in Saera. It has become a favorite spot among international visitors.


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

Bicena provides tasty Korean cuisine available only in Korea in a refined interior.