Foreign Student Group Support Programs 03 Seoul City’s Unique Exchange 04 Traditional Culture Exchange 08 Sports Exchange 10 Language Exchange 12 Scenery Dial 120 then 9 and you will hear 14 a message in Korean. ducation (Please choose from the E following languages: English, 19 Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese riginal and Mongolian) O 26 Published Date December 2015 nique Publication Division Tourism U Department of Seoul 31 Publisher Mayor of Seoul Landmark Planning and Production Seoul Tourism organization 39 Design Korean Association for Four Seasons Festivities in Seoul Disabled Culture Contents, Corp. Photo Credit visitseoul.net, and 42 various other contributors Seoul Field Trip Map 44 Foreign Student Group Support Programs
The city of Seoul has implemented a project geared towards expanding the activities of Seoul students by making available exchange programs with foreign students on the elementary, middle and high school, and university level. This program has resulted in an increased number of foreign student groups visiting Seoul.
Eligibility Foreign student groups of 20 or more visiting Seoul Support Program 1. Information on Exchange Matching 2. Sister Schools Partnership Establishments Support 3. Matching Services for Education Facilities within Seoul 4. Exchange Support for similar majors 5. Provision of guide of culture experience for exchange students 6. Provision of interpretation services and preparation for various events for cultural exchange among students 7. Provision of the Seoul Public Relations Kit (Guide book for Field Trip, Map of Seoul & Notebook)
Applications & Inquiries Submit Applications via fax or email FAX. +82-2-3788-0899 E-mail. [email protected] Inquiries. +82-2-3788-0867 or +82-2-3788-8154 Become a Barista Seoul City’s You can become a barista for a day! How about having fun with Unique4 your friends enjoying coffee each Exchange of you made? Program How’s the coffee I made?
Greetings! Brief Encounters, Lifelong Memories
Plenty of programs are available for visiting students. From tradition, culture, and sports to language, you will be experiencing a whole new world in Korea.
4 Student Group Program Guide Cooking Class K-POP Dance Performance
Try making a dish with fellow Come witness the worldwide Korean Students. Let’s discuss famous Korean culture! Why our personal favorite dishes over not watch K-POP dance the ones we made with our not- performances of Korean students yet-professional hands but team- and learn some of it yourself? made!
I’m too a K-POP star!
Which dish did you like the most?
5 The Casino Adventure The Broadcasting Experience
I could become a talented card Act as if you were a Korean dealer, why not? pop star and leave a trace of You can make bets in Casino recording. Experience at a school together It will be a special memory to be with Korean students. come together with the Korean students in the shooting.
Who is the best gambler out of us?
“Ready~ Action!” What genre will our memories be?
6 Student Group Program Guide The Homestay Experience IT Exchange
This is precisely the Korean culture! Stay Korea, the leading nation of mobile overnight at a friend’s place where you will & Internet technology! Let’s share be able to try the Korean home cooked an IT class in Seoul. What do meals and spend the day with your friend’s you think of visiting the IT related family. Try staying in touch with the friend Tourist Resources with some you made through homestay. friends after class?
Building memories with the new family you’ve met in Seoul.
“Wow~ this is fast, real fast! So this is what the world’s highest speed internet is like!”
7 Traditional Etiquette & Attire Experience
Traditional Take this opportunity to try on the beautiful hanbok and learn the Culture Korean etiquette! Korea is referred to as the Eastern nation of etiquette. Let us spend some time getting to Exchange know this part of the Korean culture through our learning experience. Greetings! Brief Encounters, Lifelong Memories
Experience the many faces of the Korean Traditional Culture. Try on the traditional attire hanbok, learn Korean etiquette, taste royal dishes including tteok (=rice cake), and enjoy traditional
music brought to you through gayageum, 한복을A hands-on 입고 experience 한국의 전통예절을 to learn Korean traditional p a n s o r i , e t c . etiquette배워보는 while 체험활동 being dressed in hanbok.
8 Student Group Program Guide Traditional Musical Instrument Experience Traditional Dance Performance
The all-too-exciting kkwaenggwari, You will definitely want to get to know the melodious pipe, the full and them better once you watch Korean grand drum… Touch and play the students dance, dressed in beautiful Korean traditional music instruments. hanboks! After the performance is How about performing with Korean over, you can learn how to dance students? with them. “This is so upbeat, how uplifting!” In the middle of a samulnori performance
Fall in love with charming Korean traditional dance
9 Taekwondo
Watch this demonstration by Sports Korean students of Taekwondo, the traditional Korean martial art! Jaw-dropping taekwondo Exchange demonstrations always fill the room with such excitement. Greetings! Brief Encounters, Lifelong Memories
It is an era where the world is united through sports. Shall we venture out to see which sports most represents Korea?
A jaw-dropping demonstration
10 Student Group Program Guide Sports Traditional Games
Although it may be the very first Foreign and Korean students encounter with foreign students, play traditional games such as one match of sweating droplets is yunnori and tuho. Any level of all that it takes to make one feel as awkwardness will be overcome if they were friends forever!! Sports while explaining the rules and transcend borders. students will be able to create strong bonds while playing.
‘We are the world.’ We become one through sports
Friendship that blossoms through traditional play
11 Meeting
The first meeting with Korean students! First encounters are always so exciting! Language Hopefully when you see them welcoming you with open arms, this first encounter Exchange will become a moment to remember.
The nervous moment of Greetings! meeting a new friend Brief Encounters, Lifelong Memories
It’s okay if we each use different languages. Because this can become an opportunity for exchange. Through discussions and debates we can exchange not only thoughts but language as well.
12 Student Group Program Guide Topic Presentation Discussion
What are the thoughts of Korea students? It’s time for a full-out exchange If the culture is different, will the way they in opinions! It is a meaningful yet think be different too? educational time to understand on Even if your language abilities are a deeper level the thoughts of both limited, please take some time to discuss side students and expand your your opinions about these topics. perspective of this world.
Deeper thoughts through discussions
13 4 Scenery
The beauty of nature. hidden within the city. Refreshen your mind by taking deep breaths of fresh air. You will be able to see a beautiful image of Seoul which stands in harmony S with the nature.
14 Student Group Program Guide Seoul’s Nature and Scenery
Gangseo Swamps Ecological Park nformation
An amazing ecological park with 279-23, Yangcheon-ro 27-gil, Gangseo- a continuous flow of people where gu, Seoul, Korea (47, Banghwa 3-dong) you will be able to see many 02-3780-0621 waterfowls within the city. Bicycle hangang.seoul.go.kr and roller skating lanes are also well maintained.
Naksan Park nformation
A park located in Naksan. Taking the 54, Naksan-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, road from Ihwa-dong, an attractive Korea mural is discovered at the end 02-743-7985 where also stands the park. This is the filming location of the TV series ‘Rooftop Prince’ and ‘Two Hearts’.
Amsa Ecology Park nformation
Its borders stretch out to a space of 616-1, Amsa-dong, Gangdong-gu, 162,000㎡ along the banks of Hang- Seoul, Korea gang river with a hiking trail over 1km 02-3780-0501~4 long. Following this trail, you can hangang.seoul.go.kr/archives/396 bask in the late fall scenery as you walk past the Silvergrass now as tall as humans.
The Green Hall nformation
You can learn and experience the 206, Bamgogae-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Korea futuristic environmental friendly Weekdays 09:00-17:30 housing and energy, including Saturdays 09:00-15:30 houses built and equipped with (Closed on National Holidays, Sundays, modern technology by the Korea Korean Thanksgiving & New Year) Land Housing Corporation(LH). English 02-459-1971 thegreen.lh.or.kr
15 Banpo Brdige’s Moonlight Rainbow Fountain nformation
This bridge spews out 190 tons of water Banpo-daegyo & Jamsugyo, Banpo- per minute. During the day the falling water dong, Seocho-gu, Seoul, Korea resembles a willow tree, willow leaves, and 100 02-3780-0578 or more other images. When the sun sets, it presents us with a beautiful rainbow within the night with 200 shades of lighting and music. It is in the Guinness Book of Records as the world’ s largest fountain bridge.It goes through 3~7 cycles per day from April to October.
Northern Seoul Dream Forest Park nformation
A true escape from the hectic city, this 173, Wolgye-ro, Gangbuk-gu, Seoul, park provides a view that takes your Korea breath away while enjoying the natural Visitors Center 09:00-21:00 environment. In the park there is a (Operating hours differs for the exhibition cultural complex called Dream Forest hall, art gallery & art center. Inquire by Art Center, which is equipped with an phone or via website) art gallery, cafe and restaurant. You 02-2289-4001 can also admire the city view from the observatory. dreamforest.seoul.go.kr
Bugak Octagonal Pavilion nformation
Located mid-point to the Bugak Skyway. This is 267, Bugaksan-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, one of the most visited tour sites in Seoul as you Korea Bugak Octagonal Pavilion will be able to see the graceful appearance of 02-725-6602 the Bukhan Mountain standing towards the back bukak-palgakjeong.tistory.com and a full view of the city including the Namsan Mountain, Hangang River and 63 Building towards the front. A slow mail box which delivers its mails after one year is also an attraction that is used to make special memories.
Southwest Water Treatment Plant nformation
Half of the sewage produced from 201, Yangcheon-ro, Gangseo-gu, Seoul is treated here. Sports facilities Seoul, Korea including soccer fields and tennis Weekdays 09:00-16:00 courts are within the vicinity. The Saturday 09:00-12:00 students can gain insight into the (Closed on Sundays & National Holidays) environment through the viewing of 02-3660-2131 this facility. www.seonam.seoul.kr
16 Student Group Program Guide West Seoul Lake Park nformation
Utilizing the theme of ‘water’ and ‘recycling’, 20, Nambusunhwan-ro 64-gil, this space was transformed into an Yangcheon-gu, Seoul, Korea attractive area of relaxation by using the Open 24/7 (365 days) water pipes and precipitation tank from 02-2604-3004 the water treatment plant. The large lake parks.seoul.go.kr in the center of the park includes fountains aligned in a row. They are designed to automatically spout water every time an airplane is detected to pass by.
Seoul Forest nformation
A natural forest 5 times the size of 273, Ttukseom-ro, Seongdong-gu, Yeouido Park. The Seoul Racecourse Seoul, Korea was remodelled into this park back Open 24/7 365 days (Operation hours in 2002. Many efforts were put into vary for the ecological forest and insect preserving the coexistence of wild life garden) animals and the natural environment. 02-460-2905 parks.seoul.go.kr
Seonyudo Island nformation
Seonyudo Island is Korea’s first 343, Seonyu-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, “recycled” park from a remodelled Seoul, Korea filtration plant. It is known to be 06:00-24:00 an ecological park with the best 02-2631-9368 scenery. Its visitors come to take parks.seoul.go.kr rest and for leisure in this natural environment.
Floating Island nformation
The first floating architectural structure 683, Olympic-daero, Seocho-gu, in the world where a cultural communal Seoul, Korea Hangang Park space was created, making Hangang 09:00-20:00(Convention Center), River a much more attractive site. 10:00-23:00(Cafe) It is being used as venues for 02-3477-1004 international conventions and various www.floatingisland.com performances.
17 Yeouido Saetgang Eco Park nformation
With 6 different themes in mind, this place 48, Yeouido-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, is divided into the water treatment zone, Seoul, Korea the ecological system experience & Sunrise-Sunset learning zone and the ecology protection 02-3780-0570 zone. The ecology protection zone does hangang.seoul.go.kr not contain any artificial facility whatsoever in order to protect the natural environment and is bound to limited access in certain areas during the breeding season.
Yeouido Park nformation
A park on a site of 231㎡ within the 68, Yeouigongwon-ro, Yeongdeungpo- city. The trail is well paved enabling gu, Seoul, Korea walkers to enjoy the nature within the 02-761-4078 city. The grand square is available parks.seoul.go.kr/yeouido for people to enjoy various sports including inline skating.
World Cup Park & Sky Park nformation
What was once a landfill in Nanjido 243-60, World Cup-ro, Mapo-gu, went through an enormous Seoul, Korea transformation into an ecological park Sunrise-20:30(November-February: to celebrate the 2002 World Cup and Sunrise-18:30) the new millennium. It encompasses 02-300-5501 peace, the sky, sunset, and the worldcuppark.seoul.go.kr Nanjicheon Park, making it a popular place for dates and family outings.
Cheonggye Creek nformation
Cutting through the heart of Seoul, Cheonggye-ro District, Seoul, Korea you can take a walk along this stream (Cheonggye Plaza: 14, Seorin-dong, which recently started to be used as Jongno-gu, Seoul, Korea) a complex space. It has artistic space 02-2290-6114 such as Broad Art Gallery as well as spaces that provide ecological experiential learning such as the Cheonggye Ecological School.
18 Student Group Program Guide 4 Education
You can witness the transformation from the past to the present. From Hangul to other curious objects. Why don’t we learn and experience the history and culture of Seoul?
E19 The History and Culture of Seoul
National Folk Museum of Korea nformation
The National Folk Museum of Korea 37, Samcheong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Korea is a museum that reflects the daily life 09:00-18:00 and culture of Korea, visited by over (Subject to change each month. Please 2 million people annually. It provides refer to our website. Closed on Tuesdays educational and cultural opportunities & January 1st) to better understand and experience English, Chinse & Japanese the traditional Korean lifestyle. 02-3704-3114 www.nfm.go.kr
National Museum of Korea nformation
The National Museum of Korea is a 137, Seobinggo-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, Korea place where visitors can explore the 09:00-18:00 essence of Korean arts and culture. (Open until 21:00 on Wednesdays and The museum owns over 240 thousand Saturdays, until 19:00 on Sundays and cultural heritages of Korea from the Statutory Holidays; Closed on Mondays prehistoric times to the present. and January 1st) English, Chinese & Japanese (Prior Requests) 02-2077-9045~7,9085 www.museum.go.kr
National Museum of Korean Contemporary History nformation
The National Museum of Korean 198, Sejong-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Korea Contemporary History, situated in 10:00-18:00(weekdays from March to October) Gwanghwamun Square, exhibits 10:00-17:00(including weekends from November to February) more than 1,500 displays that (Closed on Mondays, January 1st, Korean Thanksgiving & the provide insight into the modern and Lunar New Year) contemporary history of Korea dating English, Chinese & Japanese (early requests required for groups) back from the late 19th century to the 02-3703-9200 present. www.much.go.kr
Fun Museum nformation
The Fun Museum is quite unusual; 97, Saemal-ro, Guro-gu, Seoul, Korea however, it provides unique Wednesday-Friday 10:00-18:00 (Last encounters through attractive items. intake 17:00) Light, sound, movement, science Closed on Mondays, Tuesdays and life are its themes and it exhibits 1544-3852 countless different yet incredible ideas www.funmuseum.com of the manufactured items.
20 Student Group Program Guide Samsung Art Museum Leeum nformation
Leeum first started out from Samsung 55, Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, Korea Group Founder’s personal art 10:30-18:00 collection. It shows Korean antiques (Closed on Mondays, January 1st, Korean & foreign modern art pieces and also Thanksgiving & Lunar New Year) houses an education & cultural center English, Japanese & Chinese digital for children. guide (at additional cost) 02-2014-6900 www.leeum.org
Prior ticket reservations required for larger groups.
National Palace Museum of Korea nformation
Joseon Royal Palace, holding the 1-57, Sejongno, Jongno-gu, Seoul, secret of 600 years of history. Korea This museum is where relics that tell 09:00-19:00(09:00-18:00 from us of their private story and show us Tuesdays-Fridays) the lifestyle within the bounds of the Closed: Mondays palace are revealed. The museum English, Chinese, Japanese holds in possession a collection of 02-3701-7500 approximately 42,000 pieces. www.gogung.go.kr
Gahoe Museum nformation
The Gahoe Museum stands within the 17, Bukchon-ro 12-gil, Jongno-gu, Bukchon Hanok Village and gives Seoul, Korea us a taste of the past Korean lifestyle 10;00-18:00(Closed on Mondays) through charms and folk paintings. 02-741-0466 Group tours or field trips available www.gahoemuseum.org upon prior reservation.
Seodaemun Museum of Natural History nformation
Korea’s first natural history museum 51, Yeonhui-ro 32-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, Korea which opened in July 2003. Its Weekdays 09:00-18:00 presentation forms a chronological & (Open until 17:00 from March to October, extended spatial order within its 3 exhibitions. 1hr on Weekends and Holidays throughout The 3-D Diorama format piques November-February, closed on Mondays, January others’ interests. 1st, Korean Thanksgiving & Lunar New Year) 02-330-8899 namu.sdm.go.kr
Prior ticket reservations required for larger groups.
21 Museum of Traditional Music (National Center for Korean Traditional Performing Arts) nformation
The very first Museum of Traditional Music. 2364, Nambusunhwan-ro, Seocho-gu, The 6 permanent exhibition halls are decorated Seoul, Korea (Seocho-dong) under seven themes. Approximately 250 09:00-18:00 audio & visual resources related to the (Closed: Mondays, January 1st) Korean traditional musical instruments are 02-580-3130 presented while a 3D animation is played in the www.gugak.go.kr auditorium. The Outdoors Experience Center holds performances of traditional folk game and samulnori for free.
Seoul Education Museum nformation
A museum reflecting the history of 19, Bukchon-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Korea education in Seoul. The items on display Weekdays: 09:00-18:00 brings a scent of memories from the older Weekends: 09:00-17:00 generation, while the visitors are able to (Closed for holidays & the first and third gain insight into graduations of the past Wednesdays of every month) and about Seonggyungwan, a historical English (on weekends only) Confucianism School.(Prior phone 02-736-2859 reservations required for large groups) edumuseum.sen.go.kr Prior ticket reservations required for larger groups.
Seoul Metropolitan Library nformation
The Seoul government building of 110, Sejong-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul, Korea a borough built back in 1926 was Tuesday-Friday: 09:00-21:00; transformed into a library. This location Saturday-Sunday: 09:00-18:00 has been used to record TV shows (Closed on Mondays) such as Running Man and Psy’s music English, Chinese & Japanese video, ‘Gentleman’. 02-2133-0300 lib.seoul.go.kr
National Hangeul Museum nformation
A permanent exhibition hall introduces 139, Seobinggo-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, Korea Korea’s history and value, while 09:00-18:00(Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays) special exhibitions and a library 09:00-21:00(Wednesdays, Saturdays) operate to display Hangul and 09:00-19:00(Sundays, Holidays) alphabets of different countries. The Closed: Every Monday, January 1st and other Hangul Learning Center located on the dates indicated by The National Museum 3rd floor is a space for foreigners to English(Wednesdays), Chinese(Thursdays), Japanese (Fridays) easily understand and learn Hangul. 02-2124-6200 www.hangeul.go.kr
22 Student Group Program Guide Seoul Museum of Art nformation
An important public gallery in Seoul, 61, Deoksugung-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul, Korea displaying art pieces with artistic value 10:00-20:00(Tuesday-Friday) and popular appeal. The architecture 10:00-19:00(Closed on Weekends & Holidays depicts the Renaissance style and was from March-October, closing at 18:00 from recognized for its architectural and November to February, closed on Mondays & historical value, being designated as January 1st) the 237th registered cultural heritage. English 02-2124-8800 sema.seoul.go.kr
The Historical Museum of Seoul nformation
The Historical Museum of Seoul holds 55, Saemunan-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Korea exhibition items that allow us to take Weekdays 09:00-20:00 a look at the traditional lifestyle and Weekends 09:00-18:00 culture along with the present-day (Closing at 19:00 from November- Seoul. Its miniature model (1/1500 of its February, closed on Mondays) actual size) provides a full view of the English, Japanese & Chinese city at a glance. (wireless guide system) 02-724-0274~6 www.museum.seoul.kr
Yejiwon nformation
Yejiwon provides various etiquette 72, Jangchungdan-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul, programs. Included in the programs is the Korea (Jangchung-dong 2ga) tea ceremony, traditional wedding, kimchi 02-2234-3325 workshop, etc. More recently it has been www.yejiwon.or.kr used as a fan meeting venue for Korean Popular Stars. The Korean Popular stars and fans experience the authentic Korean wave while learning about traditional etiquette and culture together.
The War Memorial of Korea nformation
Established in 1994 the War Memorial of Korea is South 29, Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, Korea Korea’s lead comprehensive war history museum. The 09:00-18:00 / 09:00-20:00 commemoration room, the war history room, 6•25 war room, (Last Wednesday of every month) dispatched troops room, forces development room, donation Closed on Mondays room etc encompass the 7 indoor exhibitions. On top of (Closed on the next day following the holiday these is the children’s museum, outdoor formation equipment period (if this period includes Monday exhibition place, and out of the 34,000 relics is possession, 02-709-3139 approximately 7,000 are put on display. Let’s learn about the www.warmemo.or.kr importance of peace and the spirit of national security.
23 Presseum-Newspaper Museum nformation
Here, you can learn about the history 139, Sejongno, Jongno-gu, Seoul, of newspapers, which covers politics, Korea Ilmin Museum of Art 5-6 Fl social issues, economy and cultural Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-18:00 contents. There are fascinating (Last intake 15:30, Closed on Mondays, January exhibits related to Hanseongsunbo, 1st, Lunar New Year & Korean Thanksgiving, the the first newspaper published in first week of March and September) Korea. 02-2020-1830 presseum.or.kr
Korean Furniture Museum nformation
The Korean Furniture Museum is a 121, Daesagwan-ro, Seongbuk-gu, specialized museum which categorically Seoul, Korea (Seongbuk-dong) displays the traditional wooden furniture from Closed every Sunday, New Years, the post-Joseon Dynasty era into material, Korean Thanksgiving type, and district traits. 10 households are English (Reservations required for on display in order for us to see the usage information guidance) of the furniture while admiring the holistic 02-745-0181 Korean living space in sync with the interior decor, floral wall, lawn, and nature, etc. www.kofum.com
Korean Cultural House nformation
A cultural space that introduces and 12-9, Teheran-ro 92-gil, Gangnam-gu, allows us to understand the beauty of the Seoul, Korea traditional culture of Korea. Korean and non- Traditional Culture PR Education Center Koreans alike can experience and enjoy a 02-3 011-178 8 comprehensive Korean traditional culture www.kous.or.kr in this place. Included in this experiential program is the Korean paper art, embroidery, jewelry making, talchum, Taekgyeon, etc at a cost of 15,000~20,000 won.
Bank of Korea Currency Museum nformation
The Bank of Korea Currency Museum 39, Namdaemun-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul, Korea not only displays ancient & modern Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-17:00 (Closed currencies but limited currency on Mondays, Korean Thanksgiving, editions as well. The visitors can Lunar New Year, from December 29 th- encounter interesting experiences January 2) related to currency in the exhibition English (Digital Recording) hall. Proves to be popular among 02-759-4881 families with children. museum.bok.or.kr
24 Student Group Program Guide Institute of Traditional Korean Food nformation
The Institute of Traditional Korean Food and the Tteok Museum 71, Donhwamun-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Korea operates a program for foreigners, giving them the opportunity to 10:00-18:00 make tteok, kimchi, traditional food, traditional alcohol, etc. The Closed: New Years, Korean Thanksgiving Tteok Museum on the 2~3 floor of the Institute of Traditional Korea 02-741-5447 Food specifically displays around 2 thousand items including w w w.kfr.or.kr cooking tools and various types of tteok. This allows one to directly experience the Korean food culture through observation and learning. On the 1st floor is a Jilsiru Tteok Cafe where you can try the Korean tteok•traditional sweets and cookies and traditional beverages.
Hanseong Baekje Museum nformation
The 2,000-year history of Seoul 71, Wiryeseong-daero, Songpa-gu, began when Baekje first designated Seoul, Korea the city as its capital. The Hanseong 09:00-21:00 Baekje Museum, which opened in Weekends & Statutory Holidays 09:00- 2012, gives an insight into the era of 19:00 (Closed on Mondays) Baekje, for which Seoul served as the 02-2152-5800 capital for 500 years. baekjemuseum.seoul.go.kr
Museum of the Fortress Wall of Seoul nformation
The Museum of the Fortress Wall of Seoul 283, Yulgok-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Korea can be reached when you take the path 1~3F, the Seoul Design Support Center that follows the Fortress Wall of Seoul from 09:00-19:00 the Heunginjimun Gate to the Dongdaemun (November-February Saturday, Sunday, Seonggwak Park. One can learn about the Holidays: 09:00-18:00 only) history and cultural value and understand Closed: January 1st, every Monday the Fortress Wall of Seoul and the World’s 02-724-0243 fortress legacy. There are many documents and resources available in the museum.
Heo Jun Museum nformation
A museum paying tribute to Joseon 87, Heojun-ro, Gangseo-gu, Seoul, Korea Dynasty’s renown court royal physician 10:00-18:00(Weekdays from March to October) Heo Jun’s lifetime and achievements. 10:00-17:00(from November to February & It possesses 372 (189 different types) weekends; Closed on Mondays, January 1st, treasures related to this court royal Korean Thanksgiving & Lunar New Year) physician. Visitors get the chance to cut English, Japanese & Chinese (upon prior reservation) medicinal herbs and package them to 02-3661-8688 identify with the experience of Korean physicians. www.heojun.seoul.kr Prior ticket reservations required for larger groups. 25 4 Original
Aren’t you curious to know what Seoul used to look like? Peruse over the traditional cultural assets that are well kept while you walk along. You will be able to experience and see the beautiful view of Seoul’s past.
O26 Student Group Program Guide Seoul’s Atmosphere
Sungnyemun Gate (Namdaemun) nformation
As South Korea’s National Treasure 40, Sejong-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul, No.1, among the 4 great gates this one is Korea Sungnyemun(Namdaemun) positioned on the South side of the city, 09:00-18:00 hence its title. Out of all the castle gates June-August open till 18:30 that stands to this day, this is the largest December-February open till 17:30 in size. Due to a fire in 2008 a part of it Closed: Every Monday was damaged. However, through its repairments, was re-founded in 2010 as it is one of the most important structures of Korea’s architectural concepts.
Heunginjimun Gate (Dongdaemun Gate) nformation
As South Korea’s Treasure No.1, 288, Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Korea this large gate is also known as Heunginjimun Gate Dongdaemun Gate. Unlike the other 02-731-0412 4 great Gates, the 4-letter inscribed entrance sign poses the uniquely meticulous and fancy post-Joseon architectural style.
Gyeongbokgung Palace nformation
This is the first palace built in the 37, Samcheong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Korea Joseon Dynasty, where its 500 year 09:00-18:00 history bloomed. It is the largest and (Subject to change each month. Please the most magnificent of the 5 palaces refer to our website. Closed on Tuesdays) in Seoul. The Geunjeongjeon Hall English, Chinese & Japanese and Gyeonghoeru Pavilion provides a (Time dependent) glimpse of the architectural style and 02-3700-3900 culture of the royal family. www.royalpalace.go.kr
Deoksugung Palace nformation
This is a palace bearing witness to the 99, Sejong-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul, modern history of Korea as it served Korea as the stage for major historic events 09:00-21:00(Closed on Mondays) related to the establishment of the English, Chinese & Japanese Korean Empire. It is the only palace in (Time Dependent) Seoul with a fusion of traditional and 02-751-0734 modern architectural and landscaping elements. www.deoksugung.go.kr
27 Changgyeonggung Palace nformation
This is a palace built under King 185, Changgyeonggung-ro, Jongno-gu, Seongjong and was dedicated to his Seoul, Korea three queens. Honghwamun, the 09:00-18:30 palace’s main gate, demonstrates the (Subject to change every month. Please impressive architectural style of this refer to our website; Closed on Mondays) time period. English, Chinese & Japanese (Time Dependent) 02-762-4868 cgg.cha.go.kr
Changdeokgung Palace nformation
This is a detached palace that served 99, Yulgok-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Korea as a living space for the royal family of 09:00-18:30 Joseon Dynasty. It is the most well- (Subject to change each month. Please preserved of all the palaces dating refer to our website. Closed on Tuesdays) from the Joseon Dynasty. It was added English, Chinese & Japanese to the UNESCO World Heritage in 1997 (Time Dependent) for the exquisite blend of nature and 02-762-8261 manmade elements. www.cdg.go.kr
Gyeonghuigung Palace nformation
Built in 1623, Gyeonghuigung Palace 45, Saemunan-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Korea is located behind the Seoul History 09:00-18:00 Museum, and was open to public in (Closed on Mondays & January 1st) 2002. Unfortunately, the restoration English, Chinese & Japanese work has not yet been completed. (cell phone audio guide) 02-724-0274 www.cgcm.go.kr
Seolleung (Seonjeongneung Royal Tombs) nformation
Seonjeongneung stands in the middle 1, Seolleung-ro 100-gil, Gangnam-gu, of the city with easy access through Seoul, Korea (Samsung-dong) subway line 2 and 9. It’s interversibly, 06:00-21:00(February-October) called ‘Seolleung’ as Seongjong, 06:30-21:00(November-January) Queen Jeonghyeon, and Jeongjong’s Closed: Every Monday royal tombs are placed there. ※ No entry after 20hr 02-568-1291 seonjeong.cha.go.kr
28 Student Group Program Guide Jongmyo Shrine nformation
A shrine preserving Joseon era’s King and 157, Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Korea Queen and the honorary’s mortuary tablet (Hunjeong-dong) with the evident indwelling spirit of the 09:00-18:00(Closed: Every Tuesday) Joseon Dynasty. The grandeur yet solemn 02-765-0195 beauty is tangible here. The Jongmyo ancestral memorial ceremony was deemed in year 1975 an Important Intangible Cultural Property No.56 and appointed a World Heritage by the UNESCO in 1995.
Bongeunsa Temple nformation
The Bongeunsa Temple is easily 531, Bongeunsa-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Korea spotted within Samseong-dong. Temple Stay: Every fourth Because of its widespread interest Saturday~Sunday of each month from foreigners, you have the Temple Life: Every Thursday 2pm opportunity to meet with people who English, Chinese have various cultural and national 02-3218-4800 backgrounds. All programs are carried 02-3218-4826(Bongeunsa Temple Stay) out in English. www.bongeunsa.org
Prior ticket reservations required for larger groups.
Jogyesa Temple nformation
We can research and experience 55, Ujeongguk-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Korea’s proud 1700year old history Korea Jogyesa Temple of Buddhism through the Buddhist Temple Stay Operation Hours: prayer, meditation and the practice of 2-day program(14:00-next day 11:30) asceticism. English, Chinese, Japanese, French 02-768-8523 www.jogyesa.kr
Hwagyesa Temple nformation
Although located in the middle of 117, Hwagyesa-gil, Gangbuk-gu, Seoul, the city, you can experience the Korea Hwagyesa Temple quiet and peace comparable to that Temple Stay Operation Hours: 2-day of a mountain. Music meditation, program(11:30-next day 10:00) meditation within the forestial nature, English 108 Buddhist prostrations and other 02-900-4326 activities are all available here. www.hwagyesa.org
Prior ticket reservations required for larger groups.
29 Daegaksa Temple nformation
A temple founded back in 1911 in the 87, Yulgok-ro 10-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, city by monk Yongseong (1864~1940) Korea (Bongik-dong) a leader during the independence 02-744-4502 movement, this is considered the cradle of modern Korean Buddhism. Especially the Daegak sanctuary which is of 3 stories high embraces the modern engraving touch on the exterior wooden architecture.
Fortress Wall of Seoul nformation
The wall, which follows the ridges of 283, Yulgok-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Korea Baegak(Bugaksan), Naksan(Naktasan), 1~3F, the Seoul Design Support Center Namsan(Mongmyeoksan) and Inwangsan, 02-724-0243 the four main mountains surrounding the seoulcitywall.seoul.go.kr center of Seoul, has been rebuilt several times since its initial construction in 1396. The wall measures between 5 and 8m high and is 18.6km long and it served as city wall for the longest time among the existing walls in the world.
Bukchon nformation
The view of Bukchon Hanok Village 37, Gyedong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, is inescapable as you circle the 8 Korea (Gyedong) courses of Bukchon. Excitement is 02-2133-1372 / 02-2148-4160 added on if you look for exceptional bukchon.seoul.go.kr artistical pieces and pictures drawn on walls of houses and streets by citizens and artists a part of the ‘City Guerrilla Project’.
Sechon nformation
Another name for a town west of Ceongun Hyoja-dong District, Gyeongbokgung Palace where the Jongno-gu, Seoul, Korea atmosphere of old Korean-style 02-2148-1864 houses is tangibly felt. Tonginsijang, Sueseongdong Valley, an art gallery stimulating our sensibility, workshop, and a recently opened cafe and restaurants are all connected like a puzzle, making it an ideal day course.
30 Student Group Program Guide 4 Unique
From the globally electrifying K-POP to UNESCO’s World Heritage. We present innovative experiences and memories that are available at this one and, only place called Seoul.
U31 Seoul’s Special Attraction
Safety Experience Center nformation
This is a facility that provides a hands- 238, Neungdong-ro, Gwangjin-gu, on natural disaster training program in Seoul, Korea the case of natural disasters such as 10:00-19:00(Closed on January 1st & 2 nd typhoons or earthquakes, equipping and Mondays) survivors with knowledge on how Information Board in English, Japanese & Chinese to act under these circumstances. 02-2049-4061 Program participants may also learn how to use a fire extinguisher and safe119.seoul.go.kr emergency first aid. Prior ticket reservations required for larger groups.
Hangang Cruise Ship nformation
Observing the Hangang’s scenery while 290, Yeouidong-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, feeling the wind against your skin on this Seoul, Korea cruise ship is art in and of itself. Not only 09:00-20:00 the basic cruise ship, but other cruises are 02-3271-6900 operating including the PangPang Cruise www.elandcruise.com where you can learn the art of baking, the Buffet Cruise which allows you to eat looking Sailing time and fees differ according to courses. out the Hangang, and the Live Cruise where Please refer to our website. live performances are available on deck.
Trick Eye Museum nformation
The Trick Eye Museum was featured 30, Hongik-ro 3-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, in the TV series
Cube Studio nformation
Operated by Cube Entertainment, an 48, Apgujeong-ro 79-gil, Gangnam-gu, entertainment management company Seoul, Korea which oversees Korea’s greatest K-pop 10:00-22:50(Closed on Sundays) stars such as Beast, 4Minute, and G.NA. 02-548-7720(Cafe) You can talk about your favorite stars while www.cubeent.co.kr enjoying desserts and drinks on the first floor. There is a private rehearsal studio on the 2nd floor. If lucky, you may just run into a pop star you love on the first floor.
32 Student Group Program Guide Cheongwadae Sarangchae nformation
What used to be the president’s chief secretary’ 45, Hyoja-ro 13-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Korea s official residence has now been transformed 09:00-18:00(Entrance to 17:30. Closed on into Cheongwadae Sarangchae opened on January 1st, every Monday (Closed on the January 2010. You can see at a glance the following business day after the statutory former South Korean presidents’ life course and holiday if statutory holiday lands on Monday) Korea’s traditional culture. English, Chinese, Japanese 1st floor – National PR Hall, Hi Seoul Hall 02-723-0300 2nd floor – Presidential Hall, G20 Lounge Room, www.cwdsarangchae.kr Governmental affairs PR Hall 3 day early booking required for group viewings
Ssamzigil nformation
Walking around Insadong you 44, Insadong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, may find yourself walking towards Korea Ssamzigil, where you can see various 10:30-20:30(Closed on Korean handcrafted pieces with unique Thanksgiving & New Year) designs inspired by the traditional and 02-736-0088 modern Korean art components. www.ssmazigil.co.kr
Jamsil Cart Experience Center nformation
Where you can enjoy speeding and 25, Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul, driving within the city. Anyone can Korea drive a cart after some safety training. 10:00-18:00 It was also the recording spot for the 02-420-3886 TV show
Grevin Museum nformation
Grevin Museum is the first in Asia 23, Eulji-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul, Korea and fourth in the world of French Wax Euljiro Annex Doll Museum with a history of 133 10:00-18:00 years. You can see world famous 02-777-4700 artists including John Lennon, Marilyn www.grevin-seoul.com Monroe, Tom Cruise and people who represent Korea including King Sejong, Yuna Kim, Psy, G-Dragon, etc.
33 Seoul Animation Center nformation
The Seoul Animation Center was 126, Sopa-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul, Korea established with the purpose to 09:00-18:00(Closed on Mondays & promote homeland comic books and Statutory Holidays) animation businesses. You can learn English about the basic concepts and rules of 02-3455-8341-2 animation and enjoy the screening of DVD animations or read comic books. www.ani.seoul.kr
A Taste of Folklore Theater nformation
The Cultural Heritage Administration established in 1997 in 112-2, Samseong 2-dong, order to pass down the Important Intangible Cultural Asset. This Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Korea place allows exposure to the various traditional performances, 02-3 011-2178 exhibitions, and the transmissional activities of the Important www.chf.or.kr Intangible Cultural Asset. It is also a meeting place where you can experience and enjoy the Korean traditional culture. Main facilities: A Taste of Folklore Theater, Traditional Craft Hall, Permanent Sales Exhibition, Arts Practice Room, Handcraft Educational Practicum Room
Samsung D’Light nformation
Samsung Electronic’s Global PR Hall 11, Seocho-daero 74-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul, ‘Samsung D’Light’ is in the Samsung Korea Samsung Electronics Building Electronics Building in Seocho- Monday-Saturday: 10:00-19:00 dong. ‘D’Light’ is a compound word Closed: Every Sunday, statutory holidays, substitute holidays, Labour Day (May 1st) of digital and light signifying ‘the light (The Delight Shop is open all year round except for New Year/Korean Thanksgiving) that brightens the digital world’. It also English, Chinese, French, Japanese, Spanish, Russian means we share and communicate the 02-2255-2277 joy and happiness digital technology provides with all visitors. www.samsungdlight.com Prior reservatiosn required for group viewings. Foreign Student Groups: English, Chinese IT Mission Card Experiential Support
Alive Museum nformation
You can see the art pieces that 12, Insadong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, produce an optical illusion using the Korea Daeil Building B1 principals of light refraction, reflection, 09:00-20:30(Last intake 19:30. Open all and angles. These give the visitors the year round) perception they are a part of the art Chinese (Weekends only) pieces. There is no room for boredom 02-2034-0600 here as the exhibitions encompass various themes such as trick art, www.alivemuseum.com media art, handcrafts, etc. Prior ticket reservations required for larger groups.
34 Student Group Program Guide Kimchi Tasting Museum nformation
A Museum where you can taste, enjoy, 35-4, Insadong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, and experience kimchi. Starting from the Korea 4~6F ‘Scientist’s Room’ where the lactic-acid 10:00-18:00 in Kimchi is researched and other various (Closed: Every Monday, January 1st, Lunar spaces including you can go through to try New Year, Korean Thanksgiving, Christmas) yourself, ‘Kimchi Tasting Room’. There is 02-6002-6456, 6477 also a kimchi workshop room, and other www.kimchikan.com hands on programs operating where you can make different types of kimchi.
Digital Pavilion nformation
The Digital Pavilion is an ICT 396, World Cup buk-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul, (Information, Communication Korea Nuridream Square Digital Pavilion and Technology) Exhibition Hall 09:30-18:00(Last entry 17:00;Closed on Sundays, situated in the Nuridream Square in Januuary 1st, Korean Thanksgiving and Lunar New Year) Sangamdong. It is the nation’s largest English & Chinese capacity ICT specialty experiential hall 02-2132-0500~02 where you get a glimpse of the future’s technology, products, and lifestyle. www.digitalpavilion.kr Phone reservations required for groups
SMTOWN@coexartium nformation
I can meet TVXQ, SNSD, EXO in Seoul?! SM 513, Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam-gu, Entertainment’s Artist Experiential Space Seoul, Korea SMTOWN@coexartium presents a special experience where you 11:00 – 22:00(all year round) can purchase artist related material, music Operation hours: 11:00-22:00 video recording, and performance seats. www.smtownland.com 2Floor. SUM(CELEBRITY SHOP) 3Floor. SMTOWN STUDIO, 4Floor. SMTOWN LIVErary CAFE, 5·6Floor. SMTOWN THERATRE
POSCO Center nformation
POSCO Center is the landmark 440, Teheran-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Korea POSCO Center of Gangnam district. You can see POSCO Center: 09:00-18:00 original pieces of Nam June Paik, the Art Gallery: 10:00-19:00, Saturdays: 11:00-16:00 master of video art). It also has an art (POSCO Center closed on statutory holidays, Art gallery where they hold intermittent Gallery closed on Sundays & statutory holidays) exhibitions. 02-3 4 57- 0114 www.posco.co.kr
Prior ticket reservations required for larger groups.
35 Palace Chief Gatekeeper Change Ceremony (Deoksugung Palace) nformation
Passing the professional historical research, 99, Sejong-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul, the Palace Chief Gatekeeper Change Korea Deoksugung Palace Ceremony which has been reappearing since Closed: Every Monday (Festivities break 1996 makes all visitors feel a degree of tension during the severe hot weather, severe and discipline. The Change Ceremony is cold weather conditions of lower than carried out 3 times a day at 11am, 2pm, and 5℃, snowy days, or rainy days) 3:30pm, allowing the visitors the try on the 02-120 / 02-771-9951 Korean Traditional Clothing and take part of the www.royalguard.or.kr opening ceremony. Pictures are allowed.
Namsangol Traditional Korean Village nformation
This place is a Traditional Cultural 28, Toegye-ro 34-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul, Korea Art Space that represents Seoul. Closed every Tuesdays, free admission The Namsangol Traditional Korean April~October: 09:00-21:00 Village operates many programs that November~March: 09:00-20:00 refresh our awareness of our cultural Cultural Heritage Explanations 02-2264-4412 value through gukak, traditional art Experiential Program 02-2261-0517 performances, traditional cultural Performances & Festivals 02-2261-0501 experiences, festivals and seasonal www.hanokmaeul.or.kr subdivisional ceremonies, etc.
Nanji Archery nformation
Where one can enjoy the traditional 30, Maponaru-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, martial arts at the Archery Experience Korea Center. Special memories are built Phone inquiries for hours of operation through the thrill of hitting the target 02-304-9599 and getting to try the archery only seen in historical dramas and movies.
International Geumgang Taekwondo Center nformation
This is the opportunity to learn 42, Mokdongjungangnam-ro, about the national flag and sport Yangcheon-gu, Seoul, Korea Taekwondo. From the basic kick to the 09:00-22:00 smashing of the pine board, you can English familiarize yourself with the different 02-2642-0692 techniques. You will understand the Korean culture a little more by going www.taekwontokorea.com through this Taekwondo training. Prior ticket reservations required for larger groups.
36 Student Group Program Guide Kukkiwon nformation
Kukkiwon centers around the 32, Teheran-ro 7-gil, Gangnam-gu, Taekwondo culture and attracts the Seoul, Korea martial arts trainees. Taekwondo 0 9:0 0 -11:3 0 masters from all over the world gather 13:00-17:30(Closed on weekends & here and raise dignity of the main hall statutory holidays) and Taekwondo’s proud traditions. It English (with prior request) also presents an exhibition hall that 02-567-1058 gathers approximately 2,500 items related to Taekwondo. www.kukkiwon.or.kr
Coreart nformation
Follow the path that was appointed a UNESCO World 181, Dongho-ro 17-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul, Heritage that surrounds the castle fortress and you Korea will arrive at Coreart. Coreart is a Cultural Art Lounge 02-734-5959 where flamboyant Korean cultural experiential www.coreart.pro programs operate. Combined performances of artists will definitely beomce an unforgettable memory. Program: K-POP Dance Cover (Mondays, Wednesdays, and Percussion Performance (Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays)
Seoul Global Cultural Center nformation
A place where both Koreans and 27, Myeongdong 8-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul, foreigners alike can exchange cultures. Korea M Plaza 5F It presents a special opportunity for 10:30-19:30(open all year round) foreigners to encounter the Korean English, Chinese & Japanese traditional culture through Hanji crafts and 02-3789-7961~3 folk painting. Various performances and festivals are also available. To attend, www.seoultourism.kr direct registration or submit applications in advance.
Myeong-dong Tourist Information Center nformation
To cater to the 6.8 million annual 66, Eulji-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul, Korea international visitors to Myeong-dong, 09:00~20:00 Seoul City has opened its newest English, Chinese & Japanese tourist information center in the heart www.facebook.com/MyeongdongTouristI of Myeong-dong. The Myeong-dong nformationCenter Tourist Information Center provides any and all necessary travel information Festival Dates & Contents may differ. Please refer to our website. and services, from accommodation and performance reservations to assisting any complaints that may arise during your travel. 37 Klive nformation
Klive is the world's first k-pop concert 264, Eulji-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul, Korea hall in Dongdaemun and displays a Lotte Fit In 9F Klive performance using holograms. If you 13:3 0 -21:0 0 enjoy K-POP, this is the place you (4 Performances per day; Closed on must visit. You can enjoy hologram Mondays, Korean Thanksgiving & New Year) performance videos of K-POP stars English, Japanese, Chinese such as Psy, BigBang, and 2NE1. 02-2265-8010 www.klive.co.kr
Prior ticket reservations required for larger groups.
KBS ON nformation
KBS ON is Korea’s very first exhibition 13, Yeouigongwon-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, hall that shed light on the broadcasting Seoul, Korea KBS Main Building industry. You can learn about how 09:30-17:00 TV and radio programs are produced (Enter by 17:00. Closed the first Monday of every here. There is also an experiential month, Korean Thanksgiving, New Year) program where you can become an English, Chinese & Japanese Guide Booklet anchorman or weather forecaster and 02-784-2224 visit the actual recording studio. officekbs.co.kr/kbson
Prior online registration required for 10 or more group viewings
KT&G Sangsang Madang nformation
Sangsang Madang, a landmark in 65 Eoulmadang-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul Hongdae, is considered an iconic Refer to the website cultural place for Korean young English, Japanese, Chinese people. It contains a movie theater, (with advance booking only) performance hall, design shop, 02-330-6200 gallery, art market, academy, studio and cafe. www.sangsangmadang.com
Donglim Knot Workshop nformation
This is a place where you can see 10 Bukchon-ro 12-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul artifacts, antiquities, models and 10:00-18:00 (Closed on Mondays) original works incorporating modern Website available in English, Chinese and traditional elements. You can and Japanese participate in an experience program, 02-3673-2778 where you can try making cell phone chains, bracelets, necklaces and shimyoungmi.com other accessories using knots. For Large groups need to book tickets in advance. large groups, advance booking by phone is a must.
38 Student Group Program Guide 4 Landmark
If you are in Seoul, this place is a must! Would you want to view Seoul from various landmark points that represent Seoul? Let me introduce to you Seoul’s landmarks.
L39 Seoul’s Landmark
Seoul Square, Seoul City Hall’s New Government Building nformation
Also called the square in front of the City Hall, it is 110, Sejong-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul, open to the public except for on days when the grass Korea (Taepyeongno 1-ga) lawn is not well kept. It is a stage for various cultural 02-120 / 02-739-9922(Citizen Hall) festivities and used as a skating rink during the winter. plaza.seoul.go.kr (Seoul Tourism) Next to the grass lawn a floor fountain is installed. On www.seoulcitizenshall.kr (Citizen Hall) the basement level 1 and 2 of the Seoul City Hall's New Government Building next to this grass lawn is the Operation of ‘The Day the Grass Rests’ every Monday Citizen Hall where exhibitions, performances, leisure activities, etc. various programs are run.
COEX nformation
COEX is Korea's greatest 513, Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam-gu, comprehensive exhibition hall being Seoul, Korea COEX equipped with a shopping mall, 02-6000-0114 theatre, and restaurants. It is also www.coex.co.kr developing into a cultural complex space as Asia's best economy, trade, cultural, tourist landmark.
Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) nformation
A newly developed landmark in 281, Eulji-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul, Korea Dongdaemun that is gaining the 10:00-21:00(Weekdays) attention for its fancy exterior. It is 10:00-22:00(Weekends Statutory constituted of the design museum, Holidays) comprehensive guide and experiential 02-2153-0000 center, Sky Lounge and a resting www.ddp.or.kr place.
Lotte World Tower, Lotte World nformation
It is the world's 6th highest building, the 300, Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul, Korea Lotte World Tower highest observatory in South Korea. 240, Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul, Korea Lotte World It possess an aquarium that makes it Phone inquiry for operating hours (differs per location) seem like ocean was misplaced. The 1661-2000 night view of Seoul from the observatory www.lwt.co.kr is especially eye appealing. It is also www.lotteworld.com close to the theme park Lotte World where you may enjoy the thrill of rides Phone inquiry for operating hours (differs per location) and the parade to top it all.
40 Student Group Program Guide National Assembly of South Korea nformation
The meeting place of the Citizen 1, Uisadang-daero, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, Korea representatives, the members of the Weekdays: 09:00-18:00 national Assembly. In order to visit Saturdays: 09:00-17:00 the place, you must register your Closed: Sundays & statutory holidays, Labor Day application on the official website 3 (May 1st), National Assembly Memorial Day (May 31st) days prior to your visit. Foreigners can English, Japanese & Chinese Booklet register via phone or email. 02-788-3656 memorial.asembly.go.kr
Prior ticket reservations required for larger groups.
Gwanghwamun Square nformation
Through the restoration of Yookcho 172, Sejong-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Korea Street with the appearance of the olden 02-120 days, this is Seoul's representative plaza.seoul.go.kr square as well as a space to experience history•culture. It displays the statue of King Sejong, admiral Sun-Shin Yi, a grass lawn, and a hatch statue. Nearby admiral Sun-Shin Yi's statue lays a fountain which presents a different aspect of this square.
63 Building nformation
The 63 Building encompasses a 60 50, 63-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, Korea story building with 3 basement levels Operation hours and admissions fee built in 1985. When this building depends on facility (refer to website) was being built, it was the highest English, Japanese & Chinese Booklet building in Asia. It encompasses 02-789-5663 various facilities including an aquarium, performance ground, and www.63.co.kr observatory, and restaurant. Prior ticket reservations required for larger groups.
N Seoul Tower nformation
Korea's first tower form tourist 105, Namsangongwon-gil, Yongsan-gu, attraction. You can soak in Seoul's Seoul, Korea night view at once while catching 10:00-24:00 the searchlight show called, 'Seoul's 02-3455-9277 Flower' every night from 7~12pm www.nseoultower.co.kr where 6 searchlights are angled to draw a full bloomed flower.
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W E 4S Seasons Festivities Of Seoul Spring Summer
Yeouido Spring Flower Festival Seoul's Summer Sale A festival that began from 2005 which uses A shopping event geared towards the Hangang River as its background to foreigners where sales up to 50% are enjoy the full blooming spring flowers. offered at approximately 1,500 shops including the duty free shop, large shopping malls, exhibitions, performances, Lantern Festival etc. A Buddhist festival asking for luck through a lantern procession taking place at the Dongdaemun History & Culture Park- Seoul's Night of Culture Jogyesa Temple. Seoul's representative summer festival where you can enjoy Seoul's culture all night long once a year. Eastbound Night Trip Explore Seoul's East region cultural facilities until late at night where you can enjoy the Seoul Drum Festival night festivals and performances. A festival where everyone can play and experience the art of percussion instruments. Seoul Rose Festival A festival that takes place in Seoul Jungnang-gu where you can parade along Seoul Fringe Festival with fully bloomed roses and song festivals A festival joined by independent artists as a and troops event occur. way to communicate with citizens
Seoul International Animation Festival Hangang Complete Happiness Project You can see comic books and animations A festival composed of a conglomeration from all over the world at this festival of other smaller and various festivals for citizens in Hangang during the summer. Imperial Shrine Rites A national memorial ceremony carried out in Jongmyo where you can appreciate world heritages that are both tangible and intangible.
Changdeokgung Palace Moonlight Tour Program A special festival taking place in the evening at the palace after hours closed to public.
42 Student Group Program Guide Fall 겨울
High Seoul Festival Seoul Cartoon Street Festival Seoul International Music Festival Street Art Festival that gives a new meaning ‘Let’s Play for Fun’ A music festival carried out to settle the to the city space and provides a cultural reputation and prestige as an international boost. You can appreciate the unique stores and music festival and for the purposes of cartoon drawings on walls positioned here introducing our nation’s music to domestic and there. You may take pictures of these and foreigners. Seoul Traditional Music Hanmadang cute characters as well. A traditional festival conveying and making Daegal Cultural Festival efforts to popularize traditional music Seoul Arirang Festival A cultural festival created in order to raise A communal cultural art festival to celebrate awareness of the value and excellence Seoul's Silvergrass the recognition of ‘Arirang’ as the Intangible of our traditional cultural art including folk Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO. painting Festival Haneul Park Silvergrass Festival is full of experiences including that of various Seoul’s World Fireworks Festival Bosingak’s Bell-Tolling Ceremony performances in the midst of sunflowers Embrace the night view of Hangang River An ordinary bell-tolling ceremony where and Silvergrass under the fall sky hitting while looking at the beautiful fireworks you can ring Bosingak’s bell at noon every against the gentle wind. across the night sky. day except for Mondays.
Seoul Book Festival Seoul’s Gangdong Prehistoric A book festival formed by approximately Cultural Festival 200 book communities including libraries in Seoul, publishers, and reading bodies. Seoul Amsa-dong ruins festival where you will see the neolithic era culture from 6 thousand years ago. Seoul Kimchi Making Cultural Festival A new festival in Seoul enabling the Seongbuk Jinkyung experience of kimchi making culture which has also been deemed as an Intagible Festival tour of the fortress wall of Seoul with Cultural Heritage in this world by UNESCO. the arts organization
Seoul Lantern Light Festival Seocho District Parade Feel the beauty of Seoul through the harmony A grandeur parade and sophisticated art of art, modern technology, and tradition. performances on Banpo Street
43 Seoul Fied Trip Map
1 Gangseo Swamps Ecological Park 2 Amsa Ecology Park 3 Banpo Brdige’s Moonlight Rainbow Fountain 4 Northern Seoul Dream Forest Park 5 West Seoul Lake Park 6 Seoul Forest 7 Seonyudo Island 8 Floating Island 9 World Cup Park & Sky Park 10 National Museum of Korea 1 Gangseo Swamps Ecological Park 11 Fun Museum 27 Digital Pavilion 12 Samsung Art Museum Leeum 13 Seodaemun Museum of Natural History 16 Heo Jun Museum Deoksugung Palace 14 Museum of Traditional Music (National Center for Korean Traditional Performing Arts) 9 World Cup Park & Sky Park 15 Korean Cultural House 16 Heo Jun Museum 17 Gyeongbokgung Palace 18 Deoksugung Palace 19 Bongeunsa Temple 20 Seolleung (Seonjeongneung Royal Tombs) 7 Seonyudo Island 21 Sungnyemun Gate (Namdaemun) 22 Jogyesa Temple 23 Changdeokgung Palace National Assembly 33 24 Jamsil Cart Experience Center of South Korea 5 West Seoul Lake Park 25 Seoul Animation Center KBS ON 29 26 Samsung D’Light 34 27 Digital Pavilion 28 Kukkiwon 29 KBS ON 30 N Seoul Tower 31 Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) 32 Lotte World Tower, Lotte World 2 33 National Assembly of South Korea 34 63 Building 35 COEX
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17 Gyeongbokgung Palace 23 Changdeokgung Palace
13 Seodaemun Museum of Natural History 22 Jogyesa Temple Deoksugung Palace 18 31 Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) 21 Sungnyemun Gate (Namdaemun)
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12 Samsung Art Museum Leeum 11 Fun Museum National Assembly 2 of South Korea Amsa Ecology 10 National Museum of Korea Bongeunsa Temple Park 34 63 Building 19 3 Banpo Brdige’s Moonlight Rainbow Fountain 24 Jamsil Cart Experience Center 8 Floating Island Seolleung 35 COEX (Seonjeongneung Royal Tombs) 20 32 15 Korean Cultural House 28 Kukkiwon Lotte World Tower 26 Samsung D’Light Lotte World 2
Museum of Traditional Music (National Center 14 for Korean Traditional Performing Arts)
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