Gyeonggi-do(Gimpo-si)

Housing multiple brands and showcasing the latest fashion trends, the Hyundai Premium Outlet Gimpo consists of 230 premium brands altogether. Located conveniently near where the public transportation stops, Hyundai Department Store is seeking to serve both local and international visitors with lots of attractions.


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

Located in JW Marriott Hotel Seoul, Marquis Thermal Spa offers a variety of well-being programs using hot spring water, environmentally-friendly organic products, Korean traditional massage techniques, and Western botanical therapy. The spa boasts 11 treatment rooms and offers 30 different kinds of treatments including anti-aging facials, Swedish massage, hot stone therapy, and a 6-hour, all-day spa program. Each treatment is performed by an experienced spa professional.


Daegu(Jung-gu)

Located in Pojeong-dong, Jung-gu, Daegu, the Daegu Modern History Museum was officially opened on January 24, 2011. The museum is housed in a building that is rich in history. First built by Japan in 1932 as a bank, the building was once a symbol of repression and exploitation during the Japanese colonial rule. Today, the building stands proudly as an educational site and bears the title of ‘Cultural Property No. 49’ in recognition of its historical and cultural significance.The two-story museum (1,971 square meters) houses a permanent exhibition (1F), featured exhibition (2F), and a hands-on exhibition room and classroom for diverse cultural activities and lectures. The history exhibition features the lifestyle of Daegu citizens, local customs, and education of the late 19th century and the early 20th century.Opening hours are between 9:00am and 7:00pm; the museum is closed on Mondays.


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

Once known as Gyeonseongsa Temple, Bongeunsa Temple is located to the north of COEX building, and was constructed in the 10th year of Silla King Weongseong’s reign (794). In 1498, Queen Jeonghyeon refurbished Gyeonseongsa Temple at the east of King Seongjong’s royal mausoleum and renamed the temple as Bongeunsa. Originally located near the royal maulsoleum (1km southwest), the temple was transferred to its current location during Joseon King Myeongjong’s reign. 3,479 Buddhist scriptures of 13 types, including the works of Kim Jeong-hee, are stored here. The Buddhist ceremony called Jeongdaebulsa, is held every September 9th of the lunar calendar, where monks march carrying the scriptures on their heads and recite the Beopseongge (Buddhist rites).


Seoul(Gangnam-gu) , Apgujeong・Cheongdamdong

This bakery specializes in breads made with natural enzymes, but also popular are the handmade chocolates and cakes. The inaka, a Japanese raisin bread, is especially recommended.  



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Gangwon-do(Wonju-si)

The main theme of Wonju Hanji Festival is “Hanji - embracing our wisdom and beauty as a wonderful cultural heritage” and the festival offers varied programs related to hanji, such as the history and making process, various uses, hanji arts and more. An exhibition of hanji art by international artists is on display. In addition, various hands-on programs such as making hanji, hanji handcrafts, playing activity with hanji, and night performances are prepared to entertain and educate visitors at the festival.


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Seoul(Jung-gu)

Yeongyang Center main branch is a 52 year-old specialty restaurant in Myeongdong. It specializes in samgyetang (ginseng chicken soup) and tongdak (roasted chicken). In 1960, Yeongyang Center has started to sell tongdak roasted on an electric rotisserie. Since then, the crisp and not-at-all greasy taste has attracted popularity among local Koreans and it has become a must-visit restaurant among foreign tourists. They use chickens provided by directly owned chicken farm and the owner of the restaurant thoroughly manages all the process of cooking even from the ingredients preparation level. Their main menus are samgyetang and tongdak. The Samgyetang features its tender meat and thick broth after boiling for 2 hours and the tongdak features crispy and not-fatty taste of the well-drained chicken. Among the menus, sansam Samgyetang stuffed with wild ginseng powder is the most be-loved menu.


Seoul(Jung-gu) , Namdaemun・Seoul-Station

Also called Mungu (Stationery) Street, Mungu Shopping Center is home to colorful stationery, toys, and wrapping materials. Because of its colorful items, the center has attracted many Japanese tourists and producers interested in stationery and toys. A slew of camera shops on the outskirts of the center offer camera lenses and camera items not readily available elsewhere, attracting both amateur and professional photographers from Korean and abroad.


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Seoul(Gangnam-gu) , Apgujeong・Cheongdamdong

K-Star Road is a special project of Gangnam-gu for foreign tourists who love Korean culture and hallyu stars. As the name implies, the shops and stores are frequented by the hallyu stars around Cheongdam-dong, Gangnam-gu, Sinsa-dong, and Nonhyun-dong areas.From the west part of Apgujeong Galleria Department Store along the 400-meter strip leading to the headquarters of SM Entertainment, visitors can see cute, stylized statues of famous K-pop stars like TVXQ, SNSD, SHINee, EXO, 4minute, Miss A, FT Island, Super Junior, CNBlue, and 2PM. Not only that, Apgujeong Rodeo Station is adorned with graffiti art, as well as walls and floors decorated with artwork and special name plaques of hallyu stars.


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

Charles Sutbul Gimbap, located in Donggyo-dong, is the first brach to open, and since earning popularity among university students, it is now expanding into other areas of Seoul. Their gimbap menu differentiates itself from others through its famous charcoal-grilled spicy pork filling, called the Sutbul Gimbap. Besides hundreds of gimbap items available on the menu, the rice balls are also tasty and large enough to suffice for a meal.