The Ewha Womans University Museum was established in 1935 to preserve the cultural heritage of Korea. Initially, items related to folk art, traditional woodwork, and pottery were displayed in the main university hall. This later led to the opening of the museum to display and store the growing collection. 191
The Sinchon area is home to numerous universities, including Yonsei University, Ewha Woman’s University, Sogang University, Hongik University, and Myongji University, as well as a vibrant nightlife scene. 190
Seodaemun Prison History Hall is a museum and former prison in Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, South Korea. The prison was opened on October 21, 1908, under the name Gyeongseong Gamok. During the Japanese colonial period, it was primarily used to incarcerate individuals who fought for Korea’s independence. 189
Seonyudo Park is located on Seonyudo Island; Jeoldusan Martyrs’ Shrine is the site of the Byeonin Persecution of 1866, where many Roman Catholics were killed; Yanghwajin Foreign Missionary Cemetery is a tomb for early Christian missionaries. 188
Hongdae is a neighborhood in Seoul, near Hongik University, after which it is named. It is known for its urban arts and indie music culture, local shops, clubs, and entertainment. 187
The former train line has been transformed into a leafy park with pathways, lawns, and streams, as well as cafes and small bookstores nearby. 186
The main section of the market is dedicated to prepared food, and it’s set up like an indoor street food court, kind of like a food warehouse. Besides the food vendors, there are many restaurants on the sides. 185
Namsangol Hanok Village, also known as “A Village of Traditional Houses in the Namsan Valley,” is a Korean village located in the Pil-dong neighborhood of Jung-gu, a central district of Seoul, South Korea, where hanok, or traditional Korean houses, have been restored to preserve the original atmosphere of the area. 184
The National Palace Museum of Korea houses over 40,000 artifacts and royal treasures, including those from the palaces of the Joseon Dynasty and the Korean Empire, of which 14 are designated as National Treasures of South Korea. It is located inside Gyeongbokgung Palace. 183