Seoul(Jongno-gu) , Insadong・Jongnon

Luden Loquen SPACE (Cafe LN) is a unique hanok cafe, located at the end of the alley where Bukcheon Hanok Village starts. The cafe is not just an average café where you can drink tea or coffee but because of location and design it has an added sense of cultural value. Locals come to enjoy the best tea in town, brewed using high quality tea leaves with information on its origin attached. (For example, the gukhwa-cha (chrysanthemum tea) at the café comes from the Andong region.) In addition to traditional drinks and sweets, the coffee shop offers a variety treats that combines Korean ingredients and modern desserts. The hanok (traditional Korean house) building has been reinterpreted through a modern design.


Seoul(Jung-gu)

Associated with Eye Matrix of Japan, Eyedaq offers every kind of eyeglasses: from high myopic lenses to progressive lenses and sports glasses. Its main customers include those in need of special eyeglasses: police officers, firefighters, professional sports players (such as football and baseball players), and skin and scuba divers. As a service to its Japanese clientele, the shop provides overseas shipping options to Japan. Customized eyeglasses can be ordered online. In addition, Eyedaq boasts an array of famous imported brands such as Hoya, Seiko, Pentax, and Zeiss. 


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

The King Sejong Statue was erected at the center of Gwanghawmun Square on Hangeul Day (October 9) of 2009. Sitting with a gentle smile on his face and a book in his hand, the bronze statue of 9.5m in x_height celebrates the King and his great achievements.In front of the statue lie a celestial globe, a rain gauge, and a sundial, all of which King Sejong invented himself during his reign. Behind the statue, there are six columns with golden carvings depicting the King's major accomplishments, as well as an underground passage to the 'Sejong's Story' exhibition hall. Surrounding the statue, on the edges of the Square, is the 'Waterway of History,' a stream flowing on tiles with inscriptions of Korean history.King Sejong (1392-1910)King Sejong is best remembered as the inventor of Hangeul, the Korean alphabet. During his reign, he consolidated the basis for ruling the Joseon Dynasty by incorporating Confucian philosophy of politics. Furthermore, he led the nation's great strides in agriculture, literature, science and technology.


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.


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

The Novotel Ambassador Gangnam, Seoul is one of the hotel chains run by Accor Asia Pacific that opened in September of 1993 by Korea's Ambassador Hotels Group in cooperation with Accor Asia Pacific. Novotel Ambassador Gangnam holds 330 Western-style rooms, 2 Korean-style rooms, a coffee shop, lobby lounge, Japanese restaurant, entertainment bar, buffet, deli, refined restaurants and seminar rooms, conference room, cocktail reception, and 4 banquet halls to meet every reception's needs. In addition, the business center is open 24hrs and the hotel provides a wireless internet card for a high-speed internet connection from anywhere in the building. Also, the hotel offers a state-of-the-art health club with a swimming pool, golf range, gym, sauna, aerobic room, and jogging track that is open for guests from 6:00AM to 10:00PM.The hotel is also closely located to the COEX Trade Center and Gyeongbu Highway, and offers convenient transportation to and from Incheon International Airport. Novotel Ambassador Gangnam is always doing its best to meet every need of its guests so that they may have a comfortable stay in Seoul.


Seoul(Jongno-gu) , Daehangno・Seongbukdong

Daegangno Arts Theater (B5-4F) is a venue for performing arts that is comprised of three halls of varying sizes. The main hall on the 1st and 2nd floors has a proscenium stage and seating arranged in fan-shape. In an effort to present a more contemporary theater experience, the seats in the main hall are closer to the stage than those of a standard theater, allowing audiences to experience performances more vividly.


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

Achasanseongseong Fortress boasts magnificent views of the Hangang River and skyline. The 200m-high mountain fortress wall was built to face southeast, towards the Hangang River. It is also called Janghan-seong or Gwangjang-seong. A fierce battle was once fought here among Gogury, Baekjae and Silla because of its strategic location during the period of the Three Kingdoms. King Gae-Ro of Baekje (reign 455 ~475) died in the war by the Goguryeo forces sent by King Jang-Su (reign 413 ~ 491) and General Ondal of Goguryeo was also killed in a battle with the Silla army in 590.Mt. Achasan is popular as a citizens’ resting place with a historical trail and a natural park including various facilities such as walkway, mountain walkway, a badminton court, a wrestling range, an archery range, various amusement facilities for children, benches, and pavillion.


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

Jungin Myeonok offers Pyeongyang-style naengmyeon (cold buckwheat noodles), passed down to the owner from parents who came from North Korea. ​


Seoul(Jongno-gu) , Insadong・Jongnon

The top 10 tourist attractions in Korea <TESEUM Jeju & Seoul> welcome to Teseum The world’s first hands-on teddy bear exhibition theme park welcome to Teseum The world's first exhibition theme park with various real life-sized wildlife stuffed animals and teddy bears welcome to Teseum In the arms of the Teddy Bear         At TESEUM, the world’s first hands-on teddy bear exhibition theme park, we produce globally well-known teddy bears to a real life-size so that our visitors can touch and feel the teddy bears. TESEUM first opened in Jeju Island in 2008, gathering more than a million domestic and foreign visitors annually and has become one of the top 10 most visited tourist attractions in Jeju Island.       Now you will be able to meet our teddy bears in Seoul, the center of Korea. We believe that TESEUM’s teddy bears will both warm our visitors’ hearts and provide them with unforgettable memories.   About Teseum Seoul  / Teddy bear’s hug       We gladly invite our visitors to TESEUM’s healing place where our visitors can recollect their memories of childhood and make new memories with their loved ones. At Seoul TESEUM, our visitors will be able to meet the history of our teddy bears and their urban lives in Seoul. ▶CHARGE Ticket Teseum Seoul(won) Mirror Maze Migung(won) Teseum + Migong(won) adult 13,000 7,000 14,500 teenager 10,000 6,000 11,500 Child 8,000 5,000 9,500 ※Free ticket for children under 2 years. ▶OPERATION Season Hours of operation TICKETING January~December 8:30 A.M. ~ 19:00 P.M. 18:00 P.M.        About Teseum Jeju Island / The world’s first real life-sized teddy bear safari         Teddy Bear Safari is the world’s first exhibition theme park with various real life-sized wildlife and marine stuffed animals and teddy bears. Moreover, you will also meet our teddy bears dressed in traditional clothes of countries around the world and as gods from Greek mythology. Lastly, some of our teddy bears will be dressed up as Korean celebrities whom you may be well aware of.  


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

Operated by Byeokje Galbi restaurant, Bongpiyang (Bangi Branch) is the main store, featuring Pyeongyang-style naengmyeon (cold buckwheat noodles) and dwaejigalbi (pork ribs). In particular, the combinations of deep meat broth and high-purity buckwheat noodles give a great taste.