Korean culture in Seoul

Places where you can experience Korean culture in Seoul

Namdaemun Market

One of Seoul's representative traditional markets, where you can purchase various Korean traditional crafts, food, clothing, and more.

Myeong-dong

One of Seoul's representative commercial districts, where you can shop for trendy fashion items, cosmetics, accessories, and more.

National Folk Museum of Korea

A museum exhibiting traditional Korean culture and folk art.

Korean Traditional Culture Experience Center

 A space where you can experience and learn about traditional Korean culture and art.

Hongdae Street

A popular area among young people, Hongdae is famous for various art performances, exhibitions, clubs, and more.

Samcheong-dong

A beautiful neighborhood with traditional Korean houses, art galleries, craft workshops, and more.

Namsangol Hanok Village

A pretty village made up of Hanok (traditional Korean houses), where you can experience traditional Korean culture and art.

Seoul Arts Center

A large-scale arts and cultural space offering various performances, exhibitions, art classes, and more.

Gyeongbokgung Palace and Changdeokgung Palace

Gyeongbokgung Palace is one of the representative palaces where the kings of the Joseon Dynasty resided, while Changdeokgung Palace was built during the reign of King Jeongjo. These two palaces are located adjacent to each other, making them a great place to visit together.

Hanok Village

A village made up of traditional Hanok houses located near Gyeongbokgung and Changdeokgung Palaces. There are various programs where you can experience Korean traditional culture, as well as places to taste traditional food.

Myeong-dong

One of Seoul's representative commercial districts, where you can find various restaurants, department stores, clothing stores, and more. It's a great place to experience modern Korean culture.

Namsan Tower

One of Seoul's representative landmarks, Namsan Tower has an observatory where you can see the entire city at a glance.

Insadong

A famous traditional Hanok street where you can purchase traditional crafts and folk goods.

Samcheong-dong

One of Seoul's oldest neighborhoods, where you can experience various programs related to traditional Korean culture and taste traditional food.

Han River Park

 A park along the Han River, where you can enjoy various activities such as cycling, picnicking, walking, and more.