See Any Places – South Korea, Seoul Area
Ganghwado, South Korea
Ganghwa Island, also known by its native name Ganghwado, is a South Korean island located west of Seoul.
Ewha University Museum, Seoul
The Ewha Womans University Museum was established in 1935 with the goal of preserving the cultural heritage of Korea. Originally, items related to folk art, traditional woodwork, and pottery were put on display in the hall of the main university. This later led to the opening of the museum to display and store the growing collection.
Sinchon, Seoul, South Korea
Sinchon area has numerous universities including Yonsei University, Ewha Woman’s University, Sogang University, Hongik University, and Myongji University, as well as its vibrant nightlife.
Seodaemun Prison History Hall, Seoul
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 mainly used to jail people who fought for the independence of Korea.
Seonyudo Park, Jeoldusan Martyrs’ Shrine, Yanghwajin Foreign Missionary Cemetery, and Mangwon Market in Seoul
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 tomes for early Christian missionaries.
Hongdae Area, Seoul, South Korea
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.
Yeonnam Gyeongui Line Forest Park, Seoul, South Korea
The former train line became a leafy park with pathways, lawns and streams, cafes, and small bookstores nearby.
Gwangjang Market, Seoul, South Korea
The main section of the market is dedicated to prepared food, and it’s set up a sort of like an indoor street food court, kind of like a food warehouse. Besides the food vendors, there are many restaurants on the sides.
Namsangol Hanok Village, Seoul
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 in Jung-gu, a central district of Seoul, South Korea, where hanok or Korean traditional houses have been restored to preserve the original atmosphere of the area.