Seoul(Jung-gu) , Dongdaemun

The Hwanghakdong Flea Market is an extensive used-goods market with over 500 shops. The flea market is also popularly known as the ‘Doggaebi (Korean folk creature) Market’ and ‘All-Things Market’ due to its variety of goods ranging from antiques to interior furnishings. Hence, the Hwanghakdong Flea Market is a famous destination among many foreigners. In the past, the Hwanghak-dong Flea Market was the nation’s trade center for antique goods, and now, the market offers a wide variety of products ranging from cameras, refrigerators, washing machines and TVs to old money, antique paintings, cosmetics, clothes, Buddha statues and more. The flea market sells used goods as well as new ones. Not to worry though, as all used products have been renewed and repaired with a 50% markdown, while new products can be purchased at 20-30% off the retail price. The Hwanghakdong Flea Market is divided into five sections. First, a one-storey building holds a variety of shops selling old books, electronics, and videos. Second, the alleyway between Samil Apartments 15-dong and 16-dong near Cheonggyecheon 7-ga Street is known as the antique street. Electronic stores are gathered in the area behind Samil Apartment 13-dong and the Seongdong Technical High School all the way to Samil Apartment 17-dong, selling TVs, refrigerators, car stereos, air conditioners, video games, and more. Finally, the machinery stores are located on the second street of Jungang Market. The flea market is generally open from 9am to 7pm, with the exception of the electronics district which is open until 10pm.    


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

Z.I.Gallery is a boutique shop by the renowend designer, Zia Kim. Her works have appeared in Seoul Collection, Paris Pretaporter, department stores, and shops abroad. Visitors can purchase items with unique designs and cutomized items. It directly runs two brach stores in Gahoe-dong and Hyoja-dong. These handmade Items go through meticulous quality management.


Seoul(Jongno-gu) , Insadong・Jongnon

Osegyehyang is a vegetarian restaurant location in Insadong, a street known for its traditional culture and crafts. It serves various dishes that cater to the needs of vegetarian customers.


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

Neung Ra Do (Gangnam Branch) features plain Pyeongyang-style naengmyeon (cold buckwheat noodles).    


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Busan(Haeundae-gu) , Haeundae

Set in the largest marine tourism city in Korea, Tiffany 21 Cruise is one of Busan's special marine attractions. Tiffany 21 blends cruise excursions with a fine dining experience, offering a perfect venue for a variety of customer-tailored events. Haeundae Beach has a beautiful 1.8 kilometer-long coastline. Passengers can take in the views of the numerous coastal sites, including Nurimaru APEC House on Dongbaek Island, 49th Square in Suyeong-gu, Namcheon-dong, and Centum City in U-dong, Gwangandaegyo Bridge, the nation's largest marine bridge, Igidae Park, a unique scenery, and Oryukdo Island, designated as Busan’s National Cultural Heritage Scenic Spot No. 24, Taejongdae, one of the representative tourism attractions of Busan, featuring rocky coastal line with strong wave and forest, and Busandaegyo Bridge, connecting Yeongdo Island and the mainland, Jagalchi Market, the largest fishery market, PIFF Square, and other things to see. - Things to enjoy on Tiffany 21 The cruise offers views of Oryukdo Island and Igidae in the daytime and Haeundae and Gwangandaegyo Bridge at night. In particular, the dinner tour includes a buffet as well as live performance, perfect for parties, sunrise-viewing, firework shows and other events. It's especially great for groups of families or domestic and foreign tourists, as it offers a truly unique experience of Busan.


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

Slobbie is a place for those urbanites who are seeking “slow” food and a "slow" lifestyle that are part of the Slow Food Movement. This eco-friendly organic restaurant directly sources its food ingredients from local producers and uses healthy, wholesome and MSG-free cooking techniques to produce fresh dishes, draft rice wine, homemade deserts and traditional tea. Slobbie also houses an Eco Shop selling eco-friendly items; All Right Table, a cooking class; and Work Room with Kitchen, which hosts open kitchen sessions. The restaurant also publishes "Slobbie Life," a bi-monthly magazine. During the last week of every month, Slobbie holds its "Together Day," where small and medium-sized shops hold a collective campaign under diverse themes. Subsribe to the restaurant's "Eating Proper Meals" program, and you’ll get a coupon with a 10% discount covering 10 to 15 meals.    


Seoul(Yongsan-gu) , Itaewon・Yongsan

The Children’s Museum located within the National Museum of Korea is an experience-centered museum where children can see, touch, and feel history through hands-on programs and games. Items are in a permanent display and allow children to learn more about Korea’s cultural heritage in an interactive way.


Seoul(Jongno-gu) , Insadong・Jongnon

Daejojeon Hall was the queen’s residence at Changdeokgung Palace. Originally built in 1405 (5th year of King Taejo’s reign during the Joseon Dynasty), the hall had been destroyed by fires multiple times since then. The current structure is the one rebuilt in 1920 with materials taken from Gyotaejeon Hall at Gyeongbokgung Palace after being burnt down in 1917. Daejeojeon is differentiated from other palace buildings in that it has no ridge on the roof. The center bedroom is surrounded by small-sized rooms for court ladies to attend to the king and the queen.


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

The old building of the Seoul train station was designed by Tsukamoto Yasushi, a professor of Tokyo University. Construction of the station started in June, 1922 and was completed in September, 1925. Due to its unique domed roof and large size, the station attracted much attention in its early years.After Korea regained its independence from under Japanese colonial rule, the station’s name was changed from ‘Gyeongseong Station’ to ‘Seoul Station’. During the Korean War, the station was partially destroyed but later restored. After Korea began industrializing after the war, the South annex and West annex were constructed to handle the increasing transportation volume.In 2004 when the privately-funded new station was constructed, the old station closed down, but after reconstruction in 2011 opened as a multicultural space called ‘Culture Station Seoul 284’. The main section (Jungang Hall) is for performances, exhibitions, events, and cafés, while the 2nd floor houses a hall that serves as a venue for cultural performances, exhibitions, academic seminars, business meetings, and more.


Jeju-do(Seogwipo-si) , Seogwipo

Seogwipo Maeil Olle Market is the largest market in Seogwipo. It is a traditional market that was formed in the early 1960s and is a mainstay in the Seogwipo economy. Starting from 2001, the market expanded its shopping center and now stretches over 620m. The interior of the market is designed in such a way that visitors can easily navigate shops and vendors. For customers' ease, the market offers free delivery service as well as cultulral experience at outdoor stage installed in the venue.