Leeum, Samsung Museum of Art (삼성미술관 리움) – Homepage leeum.samsungfoundation.org – Tel +82-2-2014-6901 Leeum, Samsung Museum of Art, exhibits traditional and modern art works by Korean and international artists. The museum itself is just as fascinating as the art works on display, since the museum’s three buildings were designed by internationally renowned architects Mario Botta,…
Hangaram Art Museum in Seoul Arts Center (예술의전당 한가람미술관) – Homepage www.sac.or.kr – Tel +82-2-580-1300 Hangaram Art Museum, located in the left wing of the Seoul Arts Center, displays a unique exhibition of formative arts. Established in 1990, the museum has a total area of 15,540 ㎡ and contains 6 exhibition halls (including one for…
Convention and Exhibition Center (COEX) (한국종합무역센터(코엑스)) – Homepage www.coex.co.kr – Tel +82-2-6000-0114 The Convention and Exhibition Center (COEX) was established on September 7, 1988 as a large-scale business town for domestic and overseas businessmen. Business operations can be managed easily as assembly halls, exhibition halls, the Korean City Air Terminal, InterContinental Hotel, and Hyundai Department…
National Memorial of Korean Provisional Government (국립대한민국임시정부기념관) – Homepage www.nmkpg.go.kr The National Memorial of Korean Provisional Government was established to shine a light on the proud history of the Korean Provisional Government’s independence and the spirit of a democratic republic and to pass it on to future generations. The four-story memorial building with three underground…
Ground Seesaw Seochon (그라운드시소 서촌) – Homepage www.groundseesaw.co.kr Ground Seesaw is a cultural complex located in Seochon, Jongno presented by Media & Art, an exhibition production company, and designed by SoA, an architecture firm, and Loci Studio, a landscaping studio. Visitors are able to check out a variety of exhibits at Ground Seesaw Seochon. –…
Yonsei University (연세대학교) – Homepage www.yonsei.ac.kr – Tel +82-1599-1885 Yonsei University, which opened in 1885, is a prestigious university that boasts a beautiful campus. In particular, it is famous for its wooden trails, antique buildings covered with ivy, and Cheongsongdae Forest, a popular dating spot among couples. Yonsei University also has a Korean language institute…
Ewha Womans University (이화여자대학교) – Homepage www.ewha.ac.kr – Tel +82-2-3277-2114 Ewha Womans University is Korea’s first women’s university founded in 1886 by American Methodist missionary Mary Scranton. Ewha Womans University is also the most famous women’s university in Korea and its name originates from Ehwa Hakdang, a name given by Empress Myeongseong in 1887. Ewha…
Sogang University (서강대학교) – Homepage www.sogang.ac.kr – Tel +82-2-705-8114 Sogang University is a private, coeducational, Jesuit university located in central Seoul. Campus life at Sogang University is enhanced by student clubs as well as technological advancement. Furthermore, the proximity to other leading universities (Yonsei University and Ewha Woman’s University) contributes to the intellectual and social…
Seoul National University (서울대학교) – Homepage www.snu.ac.kr – Tel +82-2-880-5114 Founded in 1946, Seoul National University is the most reputable university in Korea based on its long academic history and tradition. It was the first national university in Korea established by merging several institutions of higher education around the Seoul area, including Kyongsong University –…
Cheongun Literature Library (청운문학도서관) – Homepage www.jfac.or.kr Cheongun Literature Library is located at the foot of Inwangsan Mountain and can be reached by following the mountain’s walking trail starting from Changuimun Gate along the fortress wall. This public hanok library is designed in consideration of the sloped topography and the natural scenery of Inwangsan Mountain….