Seoul Daehan Hospital (서울 대한의원) – Homepage tour.jongno.go.kr www.cha.go.kr – Tel +82-2-2148-1842 Daehanuiwon (Daehan Medical Center) is an antique two-story brick building within the grounds of Seoul National University Hospital. It was established under the direct administration of the Uijeongbu (State Council), combining the Gwangjewon (under the Home Ministry), Gyeongseong Medical School and the Korean…

Gwangnaru Hangang Park (광나루한강공원) – Homepage hangang.seoul.go.kr – Tel +82-2-3780-0501 Hangang Citizen’s Park, composed of 12 areas including Jamsil, Ttukseom and Jamwon, is an eco-friendly park providing areas for sports and leisure. The park is equipped with various cultural and recreational facilities and also has an ecological park. Gwangnaru Hangang Park formed naturally through rich…

Jongno Cheonggye Special Tourist Zone (종로 청계 관광특구) – Homepage tour.jongno.go.kr – Tel +82-2-2148-1861 Jongno Cheonggye Special Tourist Zone stretches from Seorin-dong to Changsin-dong between Cheonggyecheon Stream and Jong-ro. It includes Youth Street, Gwangjang Market, Sewoon Electronics Department Store, lighting stores, pharmacy & medical device stores, badge stores, Stamp Street, Stationery · Toy Market, Aquarium…

Myeong-dong, Namdaemun, Bukchang-dong, Da-dong and Mugyo-dong Special Tourist Zone (명동 남대문 북창동 다동무교동 관광특구) – Homepage www.junggu.seoul.kr – Tel +82-2-3396-4622 Myeong-dong, Namdaemun, Bukchang-dong and Da-dong are widely known among international visitors as hot spots for shopping and food. Myeong-dong is a popular destination for shopping, culture, arts and fashion. Major shopping malls such as Lotte…

Korea Military Academy (육군사관학교) – Homepage www.kma.ac.kr – Tel +82-2-2197-6125 Korea Military Academy is a place of strict rules, patriotism, and military cadets. It was extremely difficult for outsiders to visit the academy until 1997, when a special tourism course was created. The course showcases the major sites at Korea Military Academy. Starting from the…

Sejong-ro Park (세종로공원) – Homepage parks.seoul.go.kr – Tel +82-2-722-9598 Sejong-ro Park is located next to Sejong Center for the Performing Arts in central Seoul. Inside the park, there are wooden benches and shaded areas where people can sit and relax. Also available are water fountains, a round outdoor stage, and various sculptures. The lunch crowd…

Cheongdam Fashion Street (청담패션거리) – Homepage www.gangnam.go.kr – Tel +82-2-3445-0111 The street from the Cheongdam Station intersection to Galleria Department Store is lined with luxury brand stores and dubbed as “Cheongdam Fashion Street.” Often frequented by celebrities, the area became a popular tourist destination for hallyu fans. Inside the alleys are famous restaurants, and with…

Bonghwasan Mountain – Seoul (봉화산 (서울)) – Homepage www.jungnang.go.kr/ – Tel +82-2-2094-2353 Bonghwasan Mountain (alt. 160 meters) in Jungnang-gu, Seoul offers scenic views of Buramsan, Dobongsan, and Namsan mountains. From the mountain, hikers can even see as far as the Yangju area of Gyeonggi-do Province to the north. Officially designated a “neighborhood park” in July…

Yejiwon (예지원) – Homepage www.yejiwon.or.kr/ – Tel +82-2-2253-2211 The Yejiwon is located in Seoul Jung-gu Jangchung-dong and has been offering traditional Korean etiquette education programs since its inception on September 16th, 1974. Furthermore, the Yejiwon also serves to introduce the traditional cultures and living cultures of Korean etiquettes to foreigners. Most programs offered are short-term…

Taereung and Gangneung Royal Tombs [UNESCO World Heritage] (서울 태릉과 강릉 [유네스코 세계문화유산]) – Homepage royaltombs.cha.go.kr – Tel +82-2-972-0370 Designated as a Historic Site, Taereung & Gangneung Royal Tombs is comprised of two tombs. Taereung Royal Tomb houses the burial mound of Queen Munjeong who was the second queen of King Jungjong, the 11th King…