Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘World Cup Park (월드컵공원)’. 💡 Overview Opened on May 1st, 2002, the Wolrd Cup Park was once a 15-year-old landfill that held over 92 million tons of garbage. The park is located near Seoul World Cup Stadium, and is made up of five smaller parks – Pyeonghwa (Peace)…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Dongdaemun Design Plaza (동대문디자인플라자 (DDP))’. 💡 Overview Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) has a meaning of Dream, Design, and Play. It holds various exhibitions, fashion shows, forums, conferences, and other domestic and international events. The building complex is divided into sections, which are named Allimteo, Beaumteo, Sallimteo, DDP Design…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Seoul Bongeunsa Temple (봉은사 (서울))’. 💡 Overview Once known as Gyeonseongsa Temple, Bongeunsa Temple is located north of COEX, and was constructed in the 10th year of Silla King Weongseong’s reign (794). In 1498, Queen Jeonghyeon refurbished Gyeonseongsa Temple and renamed it Bongeunsa Temple. Originally located near the…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Jogyesa Temple (조계사(서울))’. 💡 Overview As the main temple as well as the district head temple of the Jogye order in Seoul, Jogyesa Temple is the center of Korean Buddhism. The temple was built in the late 14th century during the Goryeo period but was completely destroyed in…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Namsan Cable Car (남산 케이블카)’. 💡 Overview Namsan Cable Car provides a panoramic view of downtown Seoul. The cable car has been in operation for over 40 years, taking tourists and residents alike to Namsan Seoul Tower, one of the most representative tourist attractions in the city. 📋…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Seongsu-dong Cafe Street (성수동 카페거리)’. 💡 Overview Yeonmujang-gil in Seongsu-dong, known for old factories and a shoe workshop street, has been reborn as a place of trendy cafes and culture. The energy of car repair shops, printing factories, and handmade shoes street still exist today but, as global…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Hangang River (한강)’. 💡 Overview The Hangang River is a iconic river in Korea that crosses Seoul from north to south. Various parks and cultural facilities are located along the river, attracting numerous people to enjoy leisure and relaxation. Many people enjoy walking, biking, and jogging along the…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Nodeul Island (노들섬)’. 💡 Overview Nodeul Island seems like an island floating in the middle of the Hangang River. The island was opened to the public in 2012 as a recreational area while preserving most of its original form. In 2019, the island was equipped with more facilities…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Itaewon Special Tourist Zone (이태원 관광특구)’. 💡 Overview Itaewon was the first special tourist zone in Seoul, designated in 1997. It is a multicultural place where over 20,000 foreigners live and is widely recognized by international visitors. The name Itaewon started to spread worldwide in the 1980s when…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Lotte World Tower SEOUL SKY (롯데월드타워 서울스카이)’. 💡 Overview SEOUL SKY is located on floors 117-123 of Lotte World Tower, the nation’s tallest and the world’s fifth tallest building. The observatory offers a panoramic view of the entire capital city, beautiful both day and night. SEOUL SKY is…