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What places and foods come to mind when you think of Seoul? Many may think of the quaint alleyways of Bukchon, the youthful streets of Hongdae, and streetfoods like tteokbokki. There is however a more luxurious side to the city. From fine dining that reimagines Korean cuisine with modern gastronomy, gourmet Korean desserts, and designer...   Read more

Ihwa-dong Mural Village, situated at the foot of Naksan Park, became what it is today through the “Naksan Project” public art campaign held in 2006 where artists, university students and volunteers came together to create paintings and sculptures throughout the village. With an endless array of impressive artwork all over the walls and stairs, visitors...   Read more

An archeological excavation in downtown Seoul has uncovered traces of a street made in the Joseon Dynasty, where six major government offices were located hundreds of years ago. This administrative street, found at Gwanghwamun Square, where a redesigning project is underway, had offices for finance, law, defense and other government functions. The city of Seoul...   Read more

Data show that more than 30 percent of Korea’s coronavirus infections in recent months have occurred in places that are poorly ventilated, so the city of Seoul is encouraging people to open up windows and doors frequently. The city notes that homes and businesses will have their own circumstances to consider, but recommends ventilating for...   Read more

Grand Greenhouse in Changgyeonggung Palace was built in 1909 and designated as National Registered Cultural Heritage No. 83. It is the first Western-style greenhouse in Korea with its structure comprising a mixture of steel, glass and wood. This greenhouse was built in the palace along with a zoo. The juxtaposition of this modern architecture, which...   Read more

In late March, the Seoul Fashion Week for fall and winter was held online. And in just a month, videos from the event have gotten more than 4.7 million views across various live video platforms. That’s about four times more than fashion week last autumn, which was also held online. On YouTube, the show has...   Read more

Take a walk down Seoul Comics Road “ZAEMIRO” from Myeong-dong Community Service Center to Seoul Animation Center. ZAEMIRO features various things to see—from sculptures to paintings of lovely cartoon characters in plain sight, which give the neighborhood a different kind of fun! There are many restaurants and guesthouses in alleyways full of slopes and stairs,...   Read more

Tourism has taken quite a toll due to the COVID-19 pandemic, of course, tourism from overseas. And Seoul is no exception when it comes to losing its foreign visitors. So, to promote tourism, the city has opened Seoul Tourism Plaza which will serve as a hub for city’s tourism sector. Our Kim Yeon-seung reports. Once...   Read more

“Sewoon” in Sewoon Plaza means “gathering of all spirits from around the world.” Sewoon Plaza, which recently drew attention of both newfound interest and nostalgia as a filming location of the TV drama Vincenzo, enjoyed its golden age in the 1970s–80s as a specialty mall for electronic devices. Built in 1968 as Korea’s first residential-commercial...   Read more

Seoul’s new mayor, Oh Se-hoon, at his inauguration ceremony today, pledged to make the South Korean capital, a city of hope for young people. The mayor unveiled plans to set up a committee called ‘Seoul Vision 2030’ aimed at strengthening the city’s competitiveness for Seoulites in their 20s and 30s as they have been facing...   Read more

Marking the 41st national day for people with disabilities in South Korea, Seoul Metro unveiled its plans to update its mobile app so that people with disabilities can use the subway more easily. The app will alert passengers when their train arrives, and can also guide them to the nearest exit and restrooms. The updates...   Read more