Kkwonggogae Park (꿩고개공원) – Homepage www.gangseo.seoul.kr/ Kkwonggogae Park is an ecological forest where nature is preserved, located along the Hangang River, and has an excellent natural environment. Whereas the nearby Banghwa Community Park was founded for public service, Kkwonggogae Park was founded to preserve the existing habitats and ecosystems while serving as a passageway for…
ARTEASPOON (아티스푼) – Homepage instagram.com/arteaspoon ARTEASPOON operates cultural arts programs centered on paintings, music, and books. It also has a program related to exploring one’s feelings and mind, and offers a special program for foreigners for learning Korean culture and art. Located in Huam-dong at the foothills of Namsan Mountain, it’s an ideal place to…
Information about Olivine Spa (올리바인 스파).
Korean Spa Yeo Yong Guk (여용국 한방스파) – Homepage https://yeoyongguk.com/ Korean Spa Yeo Yong Guk was created under the philosophy of “a woman taking care of her face is akin to a king running a country.” It was inspired by the ancient Korean novel titled “Yeoyonggukjeon” written by Ahn Jeong-bok from the Joseon Dynasty. Korean…
Choi Hyeok Korean Medicine Clinic (최혁한의원) Choi Hyeok Korean Medicine Clinic is particularly popular among Japanese visitors. Words about our affordable prices, friendly services, and dedication of the chief and the staff have spread in Japan, which has attracted over 2,000 Japanese visitors to the clinic annually. We offer an extensive array of services, including…
Spa 1978 (SPA 1978) – Homepage http://spa1978.co.kr/sp1978/index.html In traditional Korean medicine, summer is the season when one’s energy is severely depleted as people tend to sweat a lot even with little movement. As you are more likely to feel fatigued and lose vitality, replenishing one’s energy is crucial. According to Donguibogam, a traditional Korean medical…
Baekbeom Kim Koo Statue (Baekbeom Plaza) (백범김구선생상(백범 광장)) – Homepage www.junggu.seoul.kr/tour Baekbeom Kim Koo Statue is located in Baekbeom Plaza in Namsan Park, Seoul. Erected in August 1969, the statue stands at a x_height of 10 meters. It commemorates the patriotic spirit of Kim Koo, who was both an independence activist and a politician in…
Ssamzigil (쌈지길) – Homepage www.instagram.com/ssamzigil_official Ssamzigil is an Insa-dong landmark and a shopping mall specializing in crafts. It is a place where the traditions of Korea come together with its present. Follow the paths that lead seamlessly from the lower floors to the upper floors and browse the small craft shops that inhabit the floors….
Songpa Naru Park (Seokchonhosu Lake) (송파나루공원 (석촌호수)) – Homepage parks.seoul.go.kr Songpa Naru Park, also commonly referred to as Seokchonhosu Lake, is a citizen park in Seoul with a jogging course and walking trails. It has two lakes with Songpa-daero Boulevard running in between. Originally, a branch of the Hangang River ran through the site, forming…
Choong Ang High School (중앙고등학교) – Homepage tour.jongno.go.kr (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) – Tel +82-2-742-1321 Choong Ang High School is located in Jong-ro near Samcheongdong-gil. It was built to educate the public at the beginning of the 20th century. The school’s main building was reconstructed in 1937 after the original two-story brick house was destroyed…