See Any Places – South Korea, Seoul Area
Food I tried in Seoul
The food I tried in Seoul was very good. It is reasonably priced, filling, healthy, and tasty. 201
Coex Mall, Bongeunsa, and Seonjeongneung in Seoul
Coex Mall is a massive, modern underground mall featuring an “Instagrammable” public library and numerous dining and shopping options. Bongeunsa is a Buddhist temple located near Coex. It was founded in 794 CE. The Seonjeongneung is the burial ground of two Joseon Dynasty kings and one queen. 200
Gangnam Subway Station Exit 10 Area at Night, Seoul
I walked from Kangnam Dae-ro to a narrower street, where the restaurants were packed with people. 199
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
Gangnam Subway Station Exit 11 Area at Night, Seoul
Away from the main road, Kangnam dae-ro, and walk to a narrower parallel road, one can find many small restaurants. 197
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 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.
Oil Tank Culture Park, Sky Park, and MBC Sangam Buildings in Seoul
Oil Culture Tank Park is landscaped gardens with decommissioned oil tanks turned into exhibition & performance spaces. Sky Park – it was once a landfill area. But it was converted into a park through the Landfill Recovery Project, which started in 1996. MBC Buildings houses employees of MBC TV Station.
Jeongneung 2-dong Neighborhood, Seoul
A neighborhood in the northern part of Seoul. This location will be meaningful only to people who have lived here before.