See Any Places – South Korea, Seoul Area

Apgujeong, Cheongdam-dong, and Seorae Village, Seoul

Apgujeong, Cheongdam-dong, and Seorae Village, Seoul

Apgujeong Rodeo Street is the main fashion trend street in Korea, which emerged in the early 1990s. Now, it has become a representative spot reflecting youth culture and the latest fashion trends.  Cheongdam-dong Fashion Street is the most luxurious shopping area in Korea.  Seorae Village is a small, affluent French enclave in Seoul. It is home to approximately 560 French people, accounting for roughly 40% of the French community in South Korea. 198

Horim Art Center, Dosan Park, and Space* C (Coreana Cosmetics) Museum in Seoul

Horim Art Center, Dosan Park, and Space* C (Coreana Cosmetics) Museum in Seoul

The Horim Museum is a privately run art museum in Korea. The museum displays antique and modern art as well as special exhibitions. Dosan Park was established in 1973 to commemorate the achievements and legacy of independence activist An Chang-ho, whose pen name was Dosan. The Coreana Cosmetic Museum is related to the Korean cosmetics company Coreana. Its collection is based on 53,000 items collected by Dr. Yu Sang-Ok, one of the executive directors of Coreana. 196

Garosu-gil in Seoul, South Korea

Garosu-gil in Seoul, South Korea

Garosu-gil is a street where many name-brand clothing stores, coffee shops, and small restaurants are lined.  Traditional Wine Gallery is where many Korean traditional alcoholic beverages are displayed and sold.  Samsung Town is where Samsung headquarter is located.