PLACES ACROSS KOREA · 32

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Jeonju Hanok Village

Jeonju
AttractionEasy difficulty

A signature Jeonju attraction made up of around 700 traditional hanok houses. Visitors can try on hanbok and sample traditional foods, making it a consistently popular spot for international travelers.

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Seoul Essentials

Nae Chingu Seoul Seoul Gallery

Seoul
K-CultureEasy difficulty

A free interactive exhibition that opened in February 2026 in the basement levels of Seoul City Hall. Explore a 1:1,600 scale model of Seoul and a 2-meter-diameter media sphere.

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First Time in Korea

Busan Cinema Center

Busan
K-CultureEasy difficulty

A landmark film and performance complex on the Suyeong Riverbank in Haeundae, Busan. It operates year-round screening venues including a cinematheque and INDIEPLUS, and hosts the opening and closing ceremonies of the Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) each year.

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Seoul Essentials

Starfield Coex Mall

Seoul
ExperienceEasy difficulty

The Seoul Tourism Foundation will operate a 'Seoul Goods' pop-up store at Starfield Coex Mall on B1 Live Plaza, themed around Seoul night attractions such as the Han River bus, Seoul Moon, and Euljiro alleys, from September 24 to October 7. The pop-up offers 74 official Seoul merchandise items and collaboration products with Pulmuone, CheongKwanJang, and Mediheal.

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Nodeul Island

Seoul
AttractionEasy difficulty

An artificial island cultural complex located midspan on the Hangang (Han River) Bridge in Yongsan, Seoul. It includes a live house, Nodeul Seoga (book + music space), galleries, an outdoor lawn and photo spots, and offers multilingual information in English, Japanese, and Chinese. Outdoor areas are open 24 hours so you can enjoy the sunset over the river and the city nightscape.

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Ground Siso Yongsan

Seoul
GalleryEasy difficulty

A photography and art exhibition gallery that opened on September 11, 2026, in Yongsan I'Park Mall. The inaugural exhibition by ballet and sports photographer Brad Walls runs through March 1, 2027.

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K-Beauty Essentials

Laneige

Seoul
BeautyMedium difficulty

Amorepacific's Laneige opened its first global flagship store, LANEIGE seoul, in Myeong-dong. It offers interactive beauty-tech services including AI skin analysis and personalized cushion and lip sleeping mask experiences.

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Food Hunter

MOSU Seoul

Seoul
RestaurantBold difficulty

MOSU Seoul, led by chef Ahn Seong-jae, was awarded a new two-star in the Michelin Guide Seoul & Busan 2026. It is located on Hoenamu-ro in Yongsan District and is currently operating.

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Seoul Essentials

N Seoul Tower

Seoul
AttractionEasy difficulty

A landmark observation tower at the top of Namsan in Seoul. A must-visit for international travelers, known for city night views and sunset vistas.

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Seoul Art Space Mullae

Seoul
K-CultureEasy difficulty

An arts creation platform run by the Seoul Foundation for Arts and Culture located in the heart of Mullae-dong's dense ironworks district in Yeongdeungpo, Seoul. It hosts exhibitions, performances, and residency programs for experimental and interdisciplinary artists from Korea and abroad, and the surrounding alleys are filled with murals and sculptures by artists, creating a unique streetscape where industry and art coexist and can be explored on foot.

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Restaurant SAN

Seoul
RestaurantBold difficulty

Fine dining by chef Jo Seung-hyun, formerly of San Francisco three-Michelin-star Benu. A tasting menu marrying classic French technique with Korean sensibility — awarded a 2026 Michelin Guide Seoul one-star and the Asia's 50 Best 'One to Watch' award.

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K-Beauty Essentials

Tamburins Seongsu

Seoul
BeautyMedium difficulty

The flagship store of K-beauty brand TAMBURINS in Seongsu-dong, featuring gallery-style interiors and interactive perfume and skincare areas. Known as a notable spot for both local and international visitors.

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Olive Young Gwangjang Market Branch

Seoul
BeautyMedium difficulty

An experiential Olive Young flagship store reimagining 1960s Gwangjang Market shops. Offers multilingual beauty diagnostics and a hanbok photo zone so you can explore the traditional market and enjoy K-beauty experiences in one visit.

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Seoul Essentials

Gwangtonggyo Bridge

Seoul
AttractionEasy difficulty

A Joseon-era historic bridge on Cheonggyecheon in Jongno District, Seoul, and a notable stop on the Cheonggyecheon walking route.

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Shopping Day

The Hyundai Seoul

Seoul
ShoppingEasy difficulty

Large mixed-use shopping complex The Hyundai Seoul in Yeouido. Famous for its bright atrium with natural light and a wide selection of F&B and curated shops. From September 17 to 30, a K-Local special hall on B1 brings together about 20 local brands from across the country.

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Starfield Library

Seoul
AttractionEasy difficulty

A large open-plan library on B1 of COEX Mall in Gangnam, Seoul. Known for its 13 m-high bookshelves and skylights, it's a popular photo spot and free to visit.

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First Time in Korea

Gwangju Theatre

Gwangju
K-CultureEasy difficulty

The real location that appeared as the 'Kkanneu Theatre' in the Netflix global hit Poksak Soksassuda. Opened in 1935, it is the country's oldest single-screen cinema and still operates in Chungjang-ro, Gwangju.

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London Bagel Museum Anguk

Seoul
Cafe

The flagship London Bagel Museum store located in Anguk, Bukchon. Known for its British-style interior featuring an Elizabeth II portrait paired with New York–style bagels, it became a popular photo spot on SNS and connects on foot to Bukchon Hanok Village.

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Mongtan

Seoul
Korean BBQBold difficulty

A Yongsan Samgakji specialty known for charcoal briquette hearth grilled premium beef ribs. A Seoul must-visit with long waits, frequently featured on SNS and travel platforms.

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Daelim Changgo

Seoul
GalleryEasy difficulty

A large gallery café created by renovating an old rice mill in Seongsu-dong. With high ceilings, permanent art displays, and on-site roastery coffee, bakery, and house-brewed beer, it's a signature stop on Seongsu hot-spot tours.

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Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP)

Seoul
AttractionEasy difficulty

One of the world's largest free-form buildings, Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) is a central Seoul landmark popular with international travelers for design and fashion exhibitions and as a nighttime photo spot.

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Cafe Onhwa Ikseon

Seoul
Cafe

A hanok cafe on the hanok-lined street of Ikseon-dong in Jongno District that preserves traditional wooden architecture. The blend of traditional and modern design makes it a great spot for photography.

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Seoul Essentials

Mangwon Market

Seoul
MarketEasy difficulty

A traditional market near Mangwon Hangang Park on the Han River. Famous for local street eats like conveyor-belt gimbap and korokke, Mangwon Market is a popular Mangwon-dong attraction for foreign travelers.

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Coffee Hanyakbang

Seoul
Cafe

A retro hand-drip coffee shop in Euljiro that preserves the interior of an old herbal pharmacy; also known as a popular photo spot for international travelers.

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Seoul Essentials

Spotify Seongsu

Seoul
ExperienceEasy difficulty

Spotify is hosting its largest-ever 'Spotify House Seoul' pop-up in Seongsu from September 10 to 13 at Anderson C. The four-day event features live performances and interactive exhibition zones with appearances by Diplo, RIIZE, Jannabi, and Risenne.

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K-Beauty Essentials

Olive Young Beauty Mansion Seongsu

Seoul
BeautyMedium difficulty

CJ Olive Young opened this experience-focused flagship store on June 30, 2026, in Seongsu-dong, Seongdong-gu, Seoul. The permanent store offers beauty device trials, 3D skin diagnostics, and AI-personalized makeup consulting across four floors totaling about 500 pyeong.

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OLIVE YOUNG Central Myeongdong Town Branch

Seoul
BeautyMedium difficulty

A large K‑beauty flagship opened by CJ Olive Young in Myeongdong, offering docent tours for international visitors and a wide selection of K‑beauty products and snacks in one place.

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Cafe Onion Seongsu

Seoul
Cafe

A flagship bakery cafe in Seongsu-dong, known for its industrial interior that preserves the original rice-mill building.

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Cafe

Coffee Libre (Yeonnam Branch)

Seoul
Cafe

The Yeonnam-dong location of Coffee Libre, a roastery brand that has led South Korea's specialty coffee scene. They sell house-roasted beans and host a public cupping session every Tuesday evening.

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K-Beauty Essentials

AMORE Seongsu

Seoul
BeautyMedium difficulty

A hands-on flagship store by Amorepacific, housed in a renovated former auto repair building in Seongsu. No admission fee or purchase required — you can test products from about 30 brands (Sulwhasoo, Laneige, Hera, Mamonde, IOPE, etc.), use on-site cleansing and powder rooms, and see monthly pop-ups. Open 10:30 AM–8:30 PM; closed every Monday.

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Seoul Essentials

Leeum Museum of Art

Seoul
GalleryEasy difficulty

A Hannam-dong museum run by the Samsung Cultural Foundation. The M1 Korean traditional art permanent exhibition is always free; special exhibitions cost ₩12,000–₩20,000. Open Tuesday through Sunday 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.; closed on Mondays. Reservations open 14 days in advance. Digital guides available in Korean, English, Chinese, and Japanese.

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HiKR GROUND

Seoul
K-CultureEasy difficulty

A free five-floor K-culture experience space at the Korea Tourism Organization Seoul Center. Film a K-Pop music-video-style clip in the XR Live Studio and visit the Tourist Information Center on the fifth floor. Closed Mondays; about a 2-minute walk from Jonggak Station.

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