Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Seongsu-dong Handmade Shoes Street (성수동 수제화거리)’. 💡 Overview Handmade shoe manufacturers began to gather in the 1970s to form a street and make history. Today, there are some 350 handmade shoe manufacturers, 100 intermediate processing and raw materials companies, and new cafes with unique vibes opening up one…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Gwangnaru Safety Experience Center (광나루안전체험관)’. 💡 Overview Gwangnaru Safety Experience Center was founded in 1999 after two fire accidents in which many children lost their lives. These tragedies emphasized the necessity of establishing a disaster training center for common citizens. Gwangnaru Safety Experience Center is a three-story building…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Kansong House (간송옛집)’. 💡 Overview The 100-year-old traditional hanok Kansong House sits by the burial mound of Kansong Jeon Hyeong-pil (1906-1962), who played a significant role in preserving the cultural heritages of Korea during the Japanese colonial period. This house was orginally built by Kansong’s adoptive father Jeon…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Itaewon Antiques Street (이태원 앤틱 가구 거리)’. 💡 Overview Itaewon Antiques Street was formed around the late 1960s, when a group of antique dealerships from Asia, Europe, and North America settled in the district. This 1km-long street is home to antique dealers offering antique sofa, chairs, and tables….

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Bamseom Island (Ecosystem Conservation Area) (밤섬 생태경관 보전지역)’. 💡 Overview Located at the Hangang River, Bamseom Island derives its name from its chestnut-like shape (bam in Korean). The island was designated as an Ecosystem Conservation Area by the Seoul Metropolitan Government in 1999 and was later recognized as…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Lotte World(롯데월드 어드벤처)’. 💡 Overview Operated by Lotte Group, Lotte World is the perfect spot for entertainment and sightseeing for Koreans and international tourists alike. The theme park is divided into the indoor Lotte World Adventure, and the outdoor lakeside Magic Island, with additional amenities including a shopping…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Gilsangsa Temple (Seoul) (길상사(서울))’. 💡 Overview Gilsangsa Temple is a prominent temple located in Seongbuk-dong, Seoul. The name Gilsangsa means “a favorable and auspicious temple.” Visitors can experience temple, participate in Buddhist practices, and even enjoy Templestay programs on weekends. In fall, visitors can admire red spider lilies…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Seoul Botanic Park (서울식물원)’. 💡 Overview The Seoul Botanical Garden was created in Magok, the last remaining development site in Seoul, to introduce native plants and horticulture of 12 different cities from around the world and raise ecological awareness in the city. Seoul Botanic Park integrates a botanical…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Bukchon Cultural Center (북촌문화센터)’. 💡 Overview Bukchon Cultural Center, located in a hanok, was established to offer traditional cultural experience opportunities for visitors to the area. The programs include tea ceremony, handicraft, and gugak as well as a Public Relations Exhibition Hall introducing Bukchon culture and hanok. Also,…

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Bukchon Hanok Village (북촌한옥마을)’. 💡 Overview Surrounded by Gyeongbokgung Palace, Changdeokgung Palace and Jongmyo Shrine, Bukchon Hanok Village is home to hundreds of traditional houses, called hanok, that date back to the Joseon dynasty. The name Bukchon, which literally translates to “northern village,” came about as the neighborhood…