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In Bukchon Village, there are places where you can experience various traditional crafts, with the “Bukchon Traditional Craft Experience Center” at its core. The Dongrim Knot Workshop, located near the Traditional Craft Experience Center, is another place where you can experience traditional crafts. Here is an introduction to the Dongrim Knot Workshop as presented on their website: “What is the ...

The Bukchon Cultural Center in Seoul serves as a place to promote the history and value of Bukchon, as well as our traditional culture, while conveying the significance of Bukchon and Korea’s traditional residential culture. Opened in October 2002 to convey the meaning of Bukchon to residents and domestic and international visitors, it offers programs for enjoying traditional culture. “Bukchon ...

Bukchon Hanok Village, nestled between Gyeongbokgung Palace and Changdeokgung Palace in Seoul, stands as a representative Hanok village and a prominent tourist attraction in Seoul. In order to restore and preserve Bukchon Hanok Village, the city of Seoul initiated the ‘Bukchon Cultivation Project’ in the early 2000s. As part of this program, the city of Seoul acquired and operates public ...

In Bukchon Hanok Village, nestled between Gyeongbokgung Palace and Changdeokgung Palace in Seoul, various traditional crafts experiences are offered. The place for these experiences is the ‘Bukchon Traditional Crafts Experience Center,’ which operates weekly and provides different programs based on the day of the week. “Bukchon Traditional Crafts Experience Center” The Bukchon Traditional Crafts Experience Center is located around the ...

Bukchon Hanok Village is one of Seoul’s representative attractions, boasting a fascinating atmosphere where past and present landscapes are harmoniously blended. It is located between Gyeongbokgung Palace and Changdeokgung Palace, and was a neighborhood where many high-ranking officials resided during the Joseon Dynasty. After enjoying the most famous Gahoe-dong 31-gil among the “Eight Scenic Views of Bukchon,” if you walk ...

“Blooming Flowers, Rice” is a restaurant located in Insa-dong. It offers a clean and healthy meal using only eco-friendly organic ingredients for health-conscious modern individuals. From ingredients to interior design and attention to detail in every corner, you can feel the care put into this place. Operated directly by a disabled persons’ corporation, this restaurant receives supplies only from organic ...

In the area around Gwanghwamun Station, you can find various restaurants. Especially during lunchtime, you can witness many office workers from the Gwanghwamun area coming out to have their meals. In the underground shopping area of various buildings in the Gwanghwamun area, you can find various restaurants. Even in the underground floor 1 of the Officia Building, you can see ...

Near Gwanghwamun Saemunan Church, there is a building that houses the “Naeil Sinmun” (Tomorrow’s News) office. On the first floor of the same building, you’ll find a cafe called “Cafe Gather.” “Cafe Gather: Elegance in Atmosphere” Cafe Gather exudes an overall elegant atmosphere. It’s not a place for simply enjoying an inexpensive cup of tea, nor is it a cafe ...

Billy Angel is a cake and dessert specialty brand. In 2022, Billy Angel celebrated its 10th anniversary with a complete rebranding. Through this rebranding, they introduced a new logo, watermark, main color, and philosophy. To mark this rebranding, the existing Billy Angel located in the Gwanghwamun Officia Building was transformed into “Billy Angel Select.” “Gwanghwamun Officia Building, Billy Angel Select” ...

Unhyeongung Palace (Cloud-Supporting Palace) was the residence of Heungseon Daewongun, the father of King Gojong, who was the 26th king of the Joseon Dynasty. It is where King Gojong lived until he ascended to the throne at the age of 12. Currently, it is the only royal palace from the Joseon Dynasty that still maintains its original appearance. The name ...

In the vicinity of Gwanghwamun Plaza in Seoul, you can find restaurants with a long history. “Pomodoro,” located in an alley to the west of Gwanghwamun Plaza, is also one of those longstanding establishments. The history of Pomodoro dates back to 1994. It has been in business since then, maintaining its operation for nearly 30 years. It’s a restaurant that ...

Currently, there are no 6-star hotels to be found domestically. Even the luxury hotels in Korea are rated as 5-star at most. However, among these 5-star hotels, there is one place that is considered to be close to 6-star, and that is the “Four Seasons Hotel.” You can find the Four Seasons Hotel near Gwanghwamun Plaza in Seoul, and on ...