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42 contents Assistance Program for Overseas Student Groups The Metropolitan Government is initiating an assistance project to broaden the horizons of student activities in Seoul and to encourage more overseas student groups to visit Seoul through exchange programs between Assistance Program for Overseas Student Groups ………………………… 01 elementary, middle, high school and university students in Seoul and overseas student groups. Brief Encounters, Lifelong Memories ………………………………………… 02 Experience Programs for Youth ……………………………………………… 06 Explore the 5 Palaces of Seoul ……………………………………………… 10 Assistance Program Activities for Youth …………………………………………………………… 11 ▒ Museums ………………………………………………………………… 12  Create a sister relationship between the schools ▒ Eco-City ………………………………………………………………… 16 (elementary, middle, high schools and universities) ▒ Thematic Experiences …………………………………………………… 19  Matching service for educational institutes in Seoul ▒ Corporate Brands of Korea ………………………………………………… 20  Student exchange within same majors (sports and arts including physical ▒ Experiencing Hallyu ……………………………………………………… 22 education, music and fine arts, etc.) ▒ Traditional Culture ………………………………………………………… 24  Guidance on the cultural experience program for exchange students ▒ Temple Stay ……………………………………………………………… 27  Preparation of various events and provision of interpreters, etc. ▒ Other Activities …………………………………………………………… 28 at the time of cultural exchange between students  Provision of Seoul City promotional kit Top 10 Foods in Seoul for Youth to Try ……………………………………… 30 (guidebook for school excursions, Seoul City maps and notebook)

Top 10 Traditional Beverages That Can Be Enjoyed Anywhere ……………… 31 Who is Eligible

Accommodations and Youth Centers in Seoul ……………………………… 32 Groups of more than 20 students visiting Seoul

Application and Inquiries Applications Submit your application form via fax or e-mail. Legend FAX 02-3788-0899 Address Hours of operation Available languages Phone E-mail [email protected] Date of Publication August 2014 Travel information about Seoul: Inquiries 02-3788-0867 or 02-3788-0839 Publishing Division Tourism Business Division of Seoul Metropolitan Call 120 and then press 9 when Government you hear a recorded message in Publisher Mayor of Seoul Korean. (You can choose from Planning and Production Seoul Tourism Organization the following languages: English, Design j contentree m&b Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese Photos provided by visitseoul.net, Joongang Photo, various institutions and Mongolian.)

01 It’s nice to meet you! Foreign students visiting Korea and students at the participating Brief Encounters, Lifelong Memories school in Korea are given a chance to get to know one another. Cultural and artistic performances presented by students from both sides

A thrilling moment of meeting new friends

A formal event introducing the participating schools

02 03 Engaging in hands-on Exciting hands-on activities together helps activities with fellow us feel at ease around students one another, as if we had friends for a long time

Foreign students, given a guided tour of the school by Korean students

We hope to see you again! The participating students feel sad when the program is over, especially since they have to say goodbye to their new friends. At the end of the program, students often take commemorative photos, which will serve as a reminder of the fun memories they created together.

04 05 A special time shared among new and old friends Diverse experience programs and performances are in store for visiting students. Experience Programs for Youth They will get to experience something they’ve never done before!

K-pop Dance Performances Experience Traditional Musical This is a program incorporating Korean culture that is Instruments causing a global sensation today. Students are given There will be a chance to experience a wide range of a chance to cover the dance performance routines traditional musical instruments including the janggu, of K-pop artists and groups, which is enjoyable for or drums, and the gayageum, or Korean zither with everyone! twelve strings. The visiting and local students get to try out the musical instruments in pairs.

Hanbok, Traditional Korean Dress There is a special program, allowing visiting students Traditional Games Traditional games including yunnori and tuho are to learn about traditional clothing with an expert taught to visiting students for more fun interactions teaching them how to choose and put on . with local students. Friendships will blossom as they This will not only be an enjoyable experience, but play these games, which help build teamwork and also show foreign students the beauty of Korea. They create a sense of cohesion. can also try on various accessories including kkotsin (flower shoes) and headpieces, which add more fun to the experience.

06 07 Traditional Etiquette Traditional Music Performances Korea has been called the land of courteous As one of the welcoming events, a music people in the East, and etiquette and courtesy performance is given using traditional musical are important here. Traditional etiquette, which is instruments. A traditional percussion quartet known stricter than what is used today, is unfamiliar to as Samulnori and a gayageum ensemble will delight foreigners and Korean youth alike. Through this the eyes and ears of the audience, and provide a program, students will learn about the traditional glimpse into the traditional . method of greeting, and familiarize themselves with Korean culture. Traditional Dance Performances Taekwondo Performance Korean students who have done their own makeup Local students give a demonstration of taekwondo, and costumes will present a traditional dance routine a Korean traditional martial art. The jaw-dropping set to traditional music. Foreign students are sure to taekwondo performances, with students displaying find this fascinating. their exceptional technique, is always filled with excitement.

08 09 Explore the 5 Palaces of Seoul Explore old palaces in Seoul with more than 600 years of history. A tour of the quaint gardens and the awe- inspiring buildings will leave you deeply impressed.

1 Palace This is the first palace built in the Dynasty, where its 500-year history bloomed. It is the largest and the most magnificent of the 5 palaces in Seoul. Geunjeongjeon Hall and Activities Gyeonghoeru Pavilion provide a glimpse of the architectural style and the royal family culture. 37 Samcheong-ro, -gu, Seoul 09:00-18:30 (Differ from month to month, so please refer to for Youth the website; Closed on Tuesdays) English, Chinese and Japanese (Availability depends on the time) 02-3700-3900, www.royalpalace.go.kr

2 Changdeokgung Palace This is a detached palace that served as a living space for the royal family of Joseon. It is the most well-preserved of all the palaces dating from the Joseon Dynasty. It was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1997 for the exquisite blend of nature and manmade elements. 12_Museums12_박물관과 미술관 1. 박물관&미술 99 Yulgok-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul 09:00-18:00 (Differ from month to month, so please refer to the See the diverse sides of Seoul through culture and arts website; Closed on Tuesdays) English, Chinese and Japanese (Availability depends on the time) 02-762-8261, www.cdg.go.kr 16_Eco-City 16_생태도시 3 Changgyeonggung Palace Explore Seoul, an eco-city1. 박물관&미술 in harmony with nature This is a palace built under King Seongjong for his three queens. Honghwamun, which 19_Thematic19_테마체험 Experiences is the main gate of the palace, demonstrates the impressive architectural style of the Enjoy an exciting day1. at박물관&미술 a theme park time period. 185 Changgyeonggung-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul 09:00-18:30 (Differ from month to month, so please 20_Corporate20_기업브랜드 Brands 전시관 of Korea 체험 refer to the website; Closed on Mondays) English, Chinese and Japanese (Availability depends on the time) See the present and1. future 박물관&미술 of Seoul through iconic companies 02-762-4868, ccg.cha.go.kr 22_Experiencing22_한류체험 Hallyu 4 Palace Get a glimpse of the1. popular 박물관&미술 culture of Korea This is a palace bearing witness to the modern history of Korea as it served as the stage 24_Traditional24_전통체험 Culture for major historic events related to the establishment of the Korean Empire. It is the only Experience the traditional culture of Korea palace in Seoul with a fusion of traditional and modern architectural and landscaping 1. 박물관&미술 27_Temple Stay elements. 27_템플스테이 체험 99 Sejong-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul 09:00-21:00 (Closed on Mondays) English, Chinese and Create unique memories at a Buddhist temple in the city Japanese (Availability depends on the time) 02-771-9951, www.deoksugung.go.kr 1. 박물관&미술 28_Other Activities 5 Palace Check out the most28_기타체험 vibrant places in Seoul 1. 박물관&미술 Built in 1623, Gyeonghuigung Palace is located behind the Seoul History Museum, and it was opened to the public in 2002. Unfortunately, the restoration work has not yet been completed. 45 Saemunan-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul 09:00-18:00 (Closed on Mondays and New Year’s Day) English, Chinese and Japanese (Mobile audio guide) 02-724-0274, www.museum.seoul.kr/www/ support/ghp/supportBranchGHPIntro.jsp

10 11 If you want to learn about the history and the current situation of a country you are traveling in, a visit to the museums and art museums is a must. Museums Have a deeper, more meaningful traveling experience by learning about the arts and .

1 Presseum - Newspaper Museum information 5 Trick Eye Museum information Here, you can learn about the history of 5F & 6F, Ilmin Museum of Art, 139 The Trick Eye Museum was featured in the B2 Seogyo Plaza, 20 Hongik-ro 3-gil, newspapers, which contain information on Sejong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul dramas Heartstrings and The King of Mapo-gu, Seoul Tues.-Sat.: 10:00-18:00 (Last admission 09:00-21:00 (Last admission at 20:00; politics, social issues, economy and culture. at 17:30; Closed on Mondays, Dramas. It contains a permanent exhibition Open year-round) There are fascinating exhibits related to New Year’s Day, Chuseok and Seollal hall, Santorini Square and Greek Myth Chinese (with advance booking only) Hanseongsunbo, the first newspaper in holidays, and first week of March and Sept.) Experience Hall. Don’t forget to take your 02-3144-6300, www.trickeye.com 02-2020-1830, www.presseum.or.kr Korea. camera with you! ※Large groups need to book tickets in advance.

2 Seoul Museum of History information 6 Leeum, Samsung Museum of Art information The museum houses exhibits that provide a 55 Saemunan-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul The Leeum was initially launched with the 55 -ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul glimpse into traditional lifestyle and culture Weekdays: 09:00-20:00, personal art collection of the founder of the 10:30-18:00 (Closed on Mondays, New Weekends: 09:00-18:00 Year’s Day, and Chuseok and Seollal and present-day Seoul. The massive scale (until 19:00 from Nov. to Feb. and from Samsung Group. On display are antique art holidays) model of Seoul (1/1,500 of the actual size) March to Oct.; Closed on Mondays) pieces of Korea and foreign and Korean English, Japanese, and Chinese provides a full view of the city at a glance. English, Japanese, and Chinese contemporary art pieces, and there is an Digital guide (additional fee) (Wireless guide system) education and culture center for children. 02-2014-6900, www.leeum.org 02-724-0274-6, www.museum.seoul.k ※Large groups need to book tickets in advance.

3 Seoul Baekje Museum information 7 Seodaemun Museum of Natural History information The 2,000-year history of Seoul began 71 Wiryeseong-daero, Songpa-gu, Seoul Opened in July 2003, this was the first 51 Yeonhui-ro 32-gil, Seodaemun-gu, when Baekje first designated the city as its Weekdays: 09:00-21:00, natural history museum to be established in Seoul Weekends & Holidays: 09:00-19:00 Weekdays: 09:00-18:00 (until 17:00 from capital. Seoul Baekje Museum, which (Closed on Mondays) Korea. It consists of 3 exhibition rooms, with March to Oct. and from Nov. to Feb.; opened in 2012, gives an insight into the 02-2152-5800, baekjemuseum.seoul.go.kr items on display in a chronological and Opened for one more hour on weekends Hanseong era of Baekje, for which Seoul spatial order. The three-dimensional, and holidays; Closed on Mondays, New Year’s Day, Chuseok and Seollal) served as the capital for 500 years. diorama format makes it even more 02-330-8899, namu.sam.go.kr interesting. ※Large groups need to book tickets in advance.

4 The National Museum of Korea information 8 The National Folk Museum of Korea information The National Museum of Korea is one of the 137 Seobinggo-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul The National Folk Museum of Korea 37 Samcheong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul 6 largest museums in the world, with 6 09:00-18:00 (Open until 21:00 on demonstrates the unique characteristics of 09:00-18:00 (Differ from month to Wed. and Sat., Open until 19:00 on Sun. month, so please refer to the website; permanent exhibition halls housing nearly and national holidays; Closed on Mondays Korean architectural styles displayed by Closed on Tuesdays and New Year’s Day) 13,000 artifacts. It takes more than 10 and New Year’s Day) Cheongungyo and Baegungyo bridges at English, Chinese and Japanese hours to do a complete tour of the museum, English, Chinese and Japanese Bulkgusa Temple, Palsangjeon Hall at 02-3704-3114, www.nfm.go.kr (Inquire in advance) and video and audio services are available Beopjusa Temple, and more, shedding light 02-2077-9000, www.museum.go.kr for improved convenience. on the traditional and modern lifestyles of the Korean people.

12 13 9 Alive Museum information 13 Fun Museum information It houses art pieces that produce optical B1 Daeil Building, 12 Insadong-gil, The Fun Museum provides unique 2F Kyunghyang Art Hill, 3 Jeongdong-gil, illusions based on the principles of light Jongno-gu, Seoul experiences with uncommon but fascinating Jung-gu, Seoul 09:00-22:30 (Last admission at 21:30; Wed.-Fri: 10:00-18:00; Weekends & refraction, reflection and perspective, Open year-round) items. The exhibitions under the themes of Holidays: 10:00-18:00 (Last admission at allowing visitors to become the subjects of Chinese(Only on weekends) light, sound, motion, science and life present 17:00; Closed on Mon.-Tues.) the art pieces. The exhibits are in various 02-2034-0600, diverse pieces that were created based on 1544-3852, www.funmuseum.com www.alivemuseum.com/insadong themes such as trick art, media art and objet brilliant ideas. ※Large groups need to book tickets in d’art, and there will never be a moment of advance. boredom here.

10 information 14 Kokdu Museum information This is the main public art museum of Seoul, 61 Deoksugung-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul The Kokdu Museum preserves and exhibits a 2F Dongsoong Art Center 122 presenting art pieces with artistic value and 10:00-20:00 (Tues.-Fri.), 10:00-19:00 variety of kkokdu puppets. Each puppet, Dongsung-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul (On weekends and holidays from March to Tues.-Sun.: 10:00-18:00 mass appeal. The museum building built in Oct.; Until 18:00 from Nov. to Feb.; Closed on made using different techniques, is unique in (Closed on Mondays) Renaissance style was designated Mondays and New Year’s Day) terms of type, form, facial expression and English Registered Cultural Heritage No. 237 in English movement, and they are bound to captivate 02-766-3315, www.kokdumuseum.com recognition of its architectural and historical 02-2124-8800, sema.seoul.go.kr the visitors. value.

11 National Museum of Korean Contemporary History information 15 Seoul Education Museum information The National Museum of Korean 198 Sejong-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul This is a museum that sheds light on the 19 Bukchon-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul Contemporary History, situated in 09:00-18:00 (Open until 21:00 on Wed. history of education in Seoul. The items on Weekdays: 09:00-18:00; and Sat.; Closed on Mondays and Weekends: 09:00-17:00 Square, has a collection of New Year’s Day) display will bring back memories for the older (Closed on holidays and Wed. more than 1,500 exhibits that provide insight English, Chinese and Japanese generations, and visitors will be able to check in the first and third weeks) into the modern history of Korea dating from (for groups with advance booking) out past graduation ceremonies, the old English (Only on weekends) the late 19th century to the Seoul Olympics. 02-3703-9200, www.much.go.kr Confucian school known as Sungkyunkwan 02-736-2859, edumuseem.sen.go.kr ※ Large groups need to book tickets in and more. (Advance booking by phone is advance. required for large groups.)

12 Heojun Museum information 16 Bank of Korea Money Museum information Heojun Museum honors the life and 87 Heojun-ro, Gangseo-gu, Seoul The museum showcases ancient and 39 Namdaemun-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul accomplishments of Heo Jun, a famous 10:00-18:00 (Weekdays from March to Oct.) modern-day currencies as well as limited Tues.-Sun.: 10:00-17:00 (Closed on 10:00-17:00 (from Nov. to Feb. and Mondays, Chuseok, Seolnal holiday, Dec. court physician in the Joseon Dynasty. It weekends; Closed on Mondays, edition currencies. In the exhibition room, 29 to Jan. 2) houses 372 artifacts (189 types) related to New Year’s Day, Chuseok and Seollal) visitors can enjoy exciting experiences English (Digital audio) the physician. Visitors can get a feel of what English, Japanese, and Chinese involving money. This museum is especially 02-759-4881, museum.bok.or.kr (with advance booking only) it’s like to be a Korean medicine doctor popular among families with children. 02-3661-8686, www.heojun.seoul.kr through various experiences such as cutting ※ Large groups need to book tickets in and wrapping medicinal herbs. advance.

14 15 Seoul may be highly developed and urbanized, but it is still in harmony with nature. It contains ecological parks where people can engage in leisure activities and have a healing experience. Eco City Here are some of the ecological parks that show the natural side of Seoul.

1 Museum information 5 Saetgang Ecological Park information This museum sheds light on the history of 40 Cheonggyecheon-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul Focusing on six themes, this park is divided 48 Yeouido-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul Weekdays: 09:00-19:00 (Last admission Sunrise-Sunset Cheonggyecheon Stream. Various at 18:30), Weekends and Nov.-Feb.: into a water treatment zone, a zone for 02-3780-0561 exhibitions are open to the public. 09:00-18:00 (Last admission at 17:30; hands-on learning about ecology, and an Closed on Mondays and New Year’s Day) ecological preserve. The ecological reserve English, Japanese (with advance booking only) contains no manmade facilities so as to 02-2286-3410, www.cgcm.go.kr preserve the natural environment, and public access to some of the areas is restricted during breeding seasons.

2 World Cup Park & Haneul Park information 6 Seonyudo information Nanjido Island, which used to be a landfill, 243-60 World Cup-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul Seonyudo Park is Korea’s first “recycled” 343 Seonyu-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul was transformed into a large-scale Weekdays: sunrise-20:30 park that was created by transforming a 06:00-24:00 (Nov. to Feb: sunrise-18:30) ecological park to commemorate the 2002 water treatment facility. It is considered one 02-2631-9368, parks.seoul.go.kr/ 02-300-5500, worldcuppark.seoul.go.kr template/default.jsp?park_id=seonyudo World Cup and the new millennium. It of the most scenic ecological parks in Seoul. consists of Pyeonghwa, Haneul, Noeul and Visitors can engage in leisure activities and Nanjicheon parks. It is a popular spot for relax in the natural environment. dates and family outings.

3 Dream Forest information 7 Namsan Park information This is a park where you can enjoy the 173 Wolgye-ro, Gangbuk-gu, Seoul Namsan Park is a must-see for tourists. It is 231 3 Samil-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul breathtaking landscape and the natural Visitor Center: 09:00-21:00 (Hours of surrounded by famous tourist attractions, Hours of operation differ for each facility operation differ for the exhibition hall, (Call or check the website before your trip) environment away from the hustle and bustle which makes it a perfect place to begin one’s art gallery and Art Center, etc.; For inquiries, 02-3783-5900, of the city. It contains a cultural complex called call the number below or refer to the tour of Seoul. The area around the parks.seoul.go.kr/namsan the Dream Forest Art Center as well as various website) Palgakjeong Pavilion and N Seoul Tower is 02-2289-4001, dreamforest.go.kr other facilities including an art gallery, cafés especially popular. Don’t forget to go on the and restaurants. From the observatory, you Namsan cable car! can behold the stunning cityscape.

4 Seonam Water Treatment Center information 8 Naksan Park information This is where half of the sewage generated in 201 Yangcheon-ro, Gangseo-gu, Seoul This is a park on Naksan Mountain. The 54 Naksan-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul Seoul is treated and purified. Sports facilities Weekdays: 09:00-16:00 murals seen in Ihwa-dong along the road to 24-hour operation Sat.: 09:00-12:00 (Closed on Sundays 02-743-7985 including a soccer field and a tennis court are and holidays) the park are eye-catching. This was a filming available to the public, and students are 02-3660-2131, www.seonam.seoul.kr location for the dramas The Rooftop Prince given a chance to tour the facility and learn and The King 2 Hearts. more about the environment.

16 17 For every tourist in Seoul, there are several landmarks that must be included Thematic in the itinerary! You are bound to create unforgettable memories at these Experiences landmarks and enjoy a thrilling adventure at the theme parks.

9 The Green information 1 63 Square information This is where you can learn about the homes 206 Bamgogae-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul 63 Square is a 60-story building with three 50, 63-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul of the future, featuring the latest technology Weekdays: 09:30-17:30, Sat.: basement floors that was erected in 1985. At Hours of operation and admission fees 09:30-15:30 (Closed on holidays, vary according to the facility (refer to the developed by Land & Housing Corp. (LH), as Sundays, and Chuseok and Seollal the time of its construction, it was the tallest website) well as eco-friendly homes and energy of the holidays) building in Asia, and it is still the highest Pamphlets in English, Japanese and future. It also contains an activity hall. English building in Korea that’s open to the public. It Chinese 02-459-1971-2, www.thegreen.lh.or.kr contains an aquarium, performance hall and 02-789-5663, www.63.co.kr ※Large groups need to book tickets in observatory among other facilities. advance.

10 Seoul Forest information 2 COEX Aquarium information This is a natural park that’s five times bigger 273 Ttukseom-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul Styling itself as the “Fascinating World of 513 Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam-gu, than Yeouido Park. The Seoul Horse Race Open year-round (Hours of operation Fish,” this aquarium sparks children’s Seoul differ for the ecological forest and insect 10:00-20:00 (Open year-round) Track was transformed into this public park curiosity and imagination. Visitors can garden) Pamphlets in English, Japanese, in 2002. Careful measures were 02-460-2905, park.seoul.go.kr/ explore various underwater ecosystems from and Chinese implemented to preserve the natural seoulforest freshwater to the tropical jungle of the 02-6002-6200, www.coexaqua.com environment and ensure the coexistence of Amazon. There is even an underwater ※Large groups need to book tickets in advance. all forms of wildlife. tunnel!

11 Children's Grand Park information 3 Lotte World information Children’s Grand Park has been one of the 216 Neungdong-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul This iconic Korean theme park is located in 240 Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul most popular places for a family outing for Park: 05:00-22:00, Zoo: 09:00-17:30 the middle of Seoul. The indoor zone contains Weekdays: 09:30-22:00, Fridays & (Subject to change; Open year-round) Weekends: 09:00-23:00 (Open year- many years. People can relax in the natural rides under the themes of adventure and 02-450-9311, www.sisul.or.kr/sub05 round) environment and enjoy the zoo, health and mystery, while the outdoor zone contains a English, Chinese, Japanese experience programs, and various events lakeside park. There are festivals held every (Booking tickets for a group of over 20) free-of-charge. season. 02-411-4927, www.lotteworld.com ※Large groups need to book tickets in advance.

12 Mapo Recycling Facility information 4 New information This is an eco-friendly facility, where wastes 86 Haneulgongwon-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul The new Seoul City Hall, opened in October 110 Sejong-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul are recycled and used as energy resources Mon.-Fri: 09:00-18:00 (Closed on 2012, is a 13-story glass-wall building with 5 09:00-18:00 (Closed on weekends; weekends) however, the guided tour is available on in order to prevent environmental pollution. basement floors that is regarded as an eco- 02-374-8181, rrf.seoul.go.kr weekends with advance booking) In addition to a tour program, a gym and a friendly landmark in Seoul. The library, café English, Chinese and Japanese reading room are available to the public. and gallery inside the building are open to (with advance booking only) the public, and visitors can also receive a 02-2133-5663, www.seoul.go.kr ※Large groups need to book tickets in guided tour. advance.

18 19 You can learn more about a country by its best-known companies. Get a different view of Seoul by visiting the facilities of iconic Korean companies in the city. Corporate Brands of Korea You will even get to learn more about the advances made in various fields of technology.

1 Samsung d’light information 5 SK Telecom T.um information This is the promotional center of Samsung Samsung Electronics Building (B1 & B2), T.um is a mobile experience center, SK T-Tower, 65 Eulji-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul Electronics located at its headquarters. You 11Seocho-daero 74-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul integrating advanced information technology 09:00-18:00 (Closed on weekends, 10:00-19:00 (d’light Shop is open until holidays, and last Friday of every month) can check out various digital media at the and mobile communication services. It has 21:00; Closed on Chuseok and Seollal English and Chinese Mobile Plaza, learn about the vision of holidays) every possible technology imaginable on (with advance booking only) Samsung Electronics at the Global Gallery English, Chinese, Japanese and Spanish display, and shows how the corporate 02-6100-0601, tum.sktelecom.com and purchase the latest products from 02-2255-2277-8, philosophy and advanced technologies of SK ※Large groups need to book tickets in www.samsung.com/sec/dlight/ advance. Samsung at the d’light Shop. ※Large groups need to book tickets in Telecom are fused together. (advance advance. booking required)

2 Digital Pavilion information 6 LG Science Hall information At the Nuritkum Square of the Digital Media Digital Pavilion, Nuritkum Square, This is the first-ever science hall established 3F in West Hall of LG Twin Center, Center in Sangam-dong, you can experience 396 World Cup buk-ro, Mapo-gu, Seou by a private company in Korea to cultivate 128 Yeoui-daero, Yeongdeungpo-gu, 09:30-18:00 (Last admission at 17:00; Seoul the latest information technologies at a wide Closed on Sundays, New Year’s Day, scientific interest among the youth. It Mon.-Fri.: 09:00-5:40, range of facilities for a “ubiquitous IT Chuseok and Seollal holidays) showcases fascinating futuristic exhibits and Sat.: 09:00-16:40 (Closed on Sundays; experience.” Use all your senses to English and Chinese various learning materials. It is a popular Check the website for more details) 02-3773-1053-5, www.lgsh.co.kr experience the technologies of the future at 02-2132-0500, www.digitalpavilion.co.kr destination for school trips and experiential ※Large groups need to book tickets in ※Large groups need to book tickets in the Digital Pavilion! advance. learning programs. (Advance booking advance. required)

3 POSCO Center information 7 (DMC) PR Center information POSCO Center is a landmark in the POSCO Center, 440 Teheran-ro, The DMC PR Center is where people can DMC PR Center 366 World Cup buk-ro, Gangnam area. In the lobby, you can see an Gangnam-gu, Seoul check out the Digital Media City before its Mapo-gu, Seoul POSCO Center: 09:00-18:00, Art Museum: 10:00-18:00 (Last admission at 17:00 original work created by Baek Nam-jun, 10:00-19:00, Sat.: 11:00-16:00 completion in 2015. DMC is being from Mon. to Sat.; Closed on Sundays and who’s considered a master of video art. (POSCO Center closed on holidays, and Art established as a state-of-the-art industrial holidays) There is also an art museum, which hosts Museum closed on Sundays and holidays) complex centering on information and Website available in English 02-3457-0114, www.posco.co.kr exhibitions on a regular basis. media, including digital satellite 02-309-7067, dmc.seoul.kr ※Large groups need to book tickets in ※Large groups need to book tickets in advance. broadcasting, conventions and more. advance.

4 CJ Food World information 8 Olleh Square information This is a place where you check out all the 330 Dongho-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul Olleh Square is enriching people’s lives with KT Gwanghwamun, 178 Sejong-daero, food products manufactured by the CJ 11:00-22:00 (Open year-round, Hours of cultural events and performing arts. It Jongno-gu, Seoul operation vary for each shop) 09:00-21:00 (Open year-round) Group. You can learn everything about the presents artistic performances every 1577-9622, www.cjfoodworld.co.kr English culinary culture of Korea from grocery evening. The most well-known event that is 1577-5599, ollehsquare.kt.com/ shopping to dining, while enjoying music and held on a regular basis is Jazz and the City, ※Large groups need to book tickets in other activities at the same time. You can also which is commonly known as the “1,000 advance. try Korean foods such as bibimbap, curry won concert.” and noodles.

20 21 Hallyu, or literally the Korean wave, has made an impact all over the world, with Korean dramas, music, movies and food captivating countless people worldwide. Experiencing Hallyu The following places are must-visit places, especially if you are a fan of Korean culture.

1 KBS ON information 5 Seoul Global Culture & Tourism Center information KBS ON is Korea’s first exhibition hall Main building of KBS 13 Yeouigongwon-ro, This is a place where Korean citizens and 5F M Plaza, 27 Myeongdong 8-gil, shedding light on the broadcasting industry. Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul foreigners visiting Korea can engage in cultural Jung-gu, Seoul 09:30-17:00 (Closed on the first 10:30-19:30 (Open year-round) Here, you can learn about how TV and radio exchanges. Foreigners are given a special Monday of every month and Chuseok & English, Chinese and Japanese shows are produced. There are experience Seollal holidays) chance to experience the traditional culture of 02-3789-7961-3, www.seoultourism.kr programs available, where you can Pamphlets in English, Chinese and Korea including hanji paper craft and folktales. Japanese transform into an anchor or a weather The center also organizes diverse performances 02-781-2224, office.kbs.co.kr/kbson forecaster, and you can also check out the ※Large groups need to book tickets in and events. For participation, sign up in person actual filming studios. advance. or submit an application in advance.

2 Klive information 6 Cube Studio information Located in Dongdaemun, Klive is the world’s Klive, 9F Lotte Fit In, 264 Eulji-ro, This is a place run by Cube Entertainment, a 48 Apgujeong-ro 79-gil, Gangnam-gu, first K-pop concert hall presenting Jung-gu, Seoul talent agency representing top K-pop stars Seoul 13:30-21:00 (4 daily performances; 10:00-22:50 (Closed on Sundays) performances in a holographic environment. If including Beast, 4minute and G.NA. On the first Closed on Mondays, Chuseok and 02-548-7720 (Café), www.cubeent.co.kr you are into K-pop music, then this is a place Seollal) floor, you can talk about your favorite stars with you’ve got to visit. Head on over to Klive to check English, Japanese, Chinese others over a beverage and dessert. The out the hologram performances of the hottest 02-2265-0810, www.klive.co.kr second floor, where the rehearsal studios are, ※Large groups need to book tickets in K-pop stars including Psy, Big Bang and 2NE1. advance. is not open to the public, but if you’re lucky, you may just spot the singers on the first floor!

3 Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) Hallyu Center information 7 Myeong-dong Tourist Information Center information We recommend that you visit this place, B1 KTO, 40 Cheonggyecheon-ro, There are some 400 informative leaflets KEB (Annex building 1F), 66 Eulji-ro, especially if this is your first time in Seoul. It Jung-gu, Seoul available for tourists at the center. Here, you Jung-gu, Seoul 09:00-20:00 (Open year-round) 09:00-22:00 (Open year-round) is a tourist information center, providing can make hotel reservations, book concert English, Japanese, and Chinese English, Chinese and Japanese information and services to tourists visiting 1330 (24-hour tourist information) tickets, use free Internet service, and 02-778-0333 Korea. You can obtain information on tourist 02-729-9496 (info on the exhibition experience chroma keying. Also, it receives attractions, accommodations, food and more center) and resolves complaints from tourists. for a more fun-packed trip!

4 KT&G Sangsang Madang information 8 Gangnam Tourist Information Center information Sangsang Madang, a landmark in , 65 Eoulmadang-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul This is a tourist information center located in 161 Apgujeong-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul is considered an iconic cultural place for Refer to the website Gangnam, which is the birthplace of the latest 10:00-19:00 (Closed on New Year’s Day, English, Japanese, Chinese Chuseok and Seollal) Korean young people. It contains a movie trends in Seoul. It provides helpful information (with advance booking only) English, Chinese and Japanese theater, performance hall, design shop, 02-330-6200, and services catering to tourists’ needs such 02-3445-0111 gallery, art market, academy, studio and www.sangsangmadang.com as amenities, medical tourism center, and café. ※Large groups need to book tickets in various experience zones and souvenir zones. advance.

22 23 In order to gain a deeper understanding of Korea, you should try to learn more about its traditional culture. That doesn’t just mean delving into books for information though Traditional Culture because there are a wide range of fun and exciting experiential learning programs available!

1 Tteok Museum information 5 Namsangol Hanok Village information This isn’t a museum that’s solely for the eyes. 71 Donhwamun-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul This village is reminiscent of the old Seoul 28 Toegye-ro 34-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul It’s where you can make and try your own 10:00-18:00 (Closed on Chuseok and during the Joseon Dynasty. It offers a wide 09:00-21:00 (09:00-20:00 from Nov. Seollal) to March; Closed on Tuesdays) tteok, or rice cake. The museum is divided range of intriguing experience programs English, Japanese, and Chinese English and Japanese into two halls: in Hall I, you can check out (available with advance program booking) involving hanbok, hanji, gugak and etiquette, 02-2264-4412, kitchenware such as soy sauce and kimchi 02-741-5447, www.tkmuseum.or.kr which provide an insight into the traditional www.hanokmaeul.seoul.go.kr jars, and in Hall II, you can learn about the ※Large groups need to book tickets in culture of Korea. ※Large groups need to book tickets in advance. advance. traditional table setting.

2 Donglim Knot Workshop information 6 Samcheonggak information This is a place where you can see artifacts, 10 Bukchon-ro 12-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul This is a hanok, or a traditional Korean house, 3 Daesagwan-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul antiquities, models and original works 10:00-18:00 (Closed on Mondays) serving as a cultural space. It gained attention 09:00-22:00 incorporating modern and traditional elements. Website available in English, as the filming location for the dramas Le English and Japanese Chinese and Japanese 02-765-3700, www.samcheonggak.or.kr You can participate in an experience program, Grand Chef and Feast of the Gods. There is a 02-3673-2778, shimyoungmi.com ※Large groups need to book tickets in where you can try making cell phone chains, ※Large groups need to book tickets in Korean cuisine restaurant, lounge, wine bar advance. bracelets, necklaces and other accessories advance. and performance hall. Visitors can participate using knots. For large groups, advance booking in experience programs related to cooking, by phone is a must. tea ceremony, hanbok and more.

3 Artee Pedicab information 7 Kum Bak Yeon information Artee Pedicab was launched with an aim to 201, 69 Sajik-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul This is the workshop of Kim Deok-hwan, the 24-12 Bukchon-ro 12-gil, Jongno-gu, provide tourists and even the locals with back Weekdays: 11:00-19:00, Weekends: master of gold leaf imprinting who has been Seoul 11:00-20:00 (Not in operation on Weekdays: 10:00-17:00, alley tours. The pedicab drivers take their Mondays) designated as National Important Intangible Sat.: 10:00-15:00 (Closed on Sundays) customers on an exciting journey into the English Cultural Heritage No. 119. Foreigners and 02-730-2067, www.kumbak.com backroads of the city to enjoy a cityscape that 1666-1693 (Advance booking is Korean citizens can participate in a program ※Large groups need to book tickets in differs from alley to alley. required) www.rideartee.com where they can make traditional accessories advance. ※Large groups need to book tickets in advance. using the golf leaf imprinting technique.

4 Kukkiwon information 8 Ssamzie-gil information Kukkiwon is the center of taekwondo culture 32 Teheran-ro 7-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul While touring the Insa-dong area, you’ll 44 Insadong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul that attracts many practitioners of this 09:00-11:30, 13:00-17:30 want to stop by Ssamzi-gil, which is a 10:30-20:30 (Closed on Chuseok and (Closed on weekends and holidays) Seollal) exceptional martial art. Masters of winding alley in this area. Here, you can see English (with advance booking only) 02-736-0088, www.ssamzigil.co.kr taekwondo from all over the world come to 02-567-1058, www.kukkiwon.or.kr a wide range of handicrafts in adorable and this place and are amazed by the main studio exquisite designs that demonstrate an and the long history of taekwondo. There is a infusion of traditional and modern elements memorial hall that houses some 2,500 items of . related to taekwondo.

24 25 A temple stay program allows the participant to stay at a Buddhist temple for a couple of days to get a glimpse of the lives of the Buddhist Temple Stay monks, and learn about the path of enlightenment.

9 Gahoe Museum information 1 Gwanmunsa Temple information The talismans and folk paintings at this 17 Bukchon-ro 12-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul Gwanmunsa Temple emanates a calm and Gwanmunsa Temple 111 Baumoe-ro 7-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul museum in provide a 10:00-18:00 (Closed on Mondays) peaceful atmosphere despite being situated Refer to the website 02-741-0466, www.gahoemuseum.org in the heart of the city. It offers four temple glimpse into the lives of Koreans of the past. 02-3460-5300, www.gwanmunsa.org For a group tour or participation in an stay programs for participants to choose ※Large groups need to book tickets in experiential learning program, advance from. advance. booking is required.

2 Bongeunsa Temple information Located in Samseong-dong, Bongeunsa 531 Bongeunsa-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul 10 International Kumgang Taekwondo Center information Temple is easily accessible. It attracts many 2-day program (14:00-09:00 the next day; Inquire about the available dates) 42 Mokdongjungangnam-ro, foreign visitors, which means that you can This is a place where you can learn English Yangcheon-gu, Seoul taekwondo, the national martial art and sport meet people from diverse cultural and ethnic 02-3218-4800, www.bongeunsa.org 09:00-22:00 of Korea. You can learn various techniques backgrounds. All of the programs are offered ※Large groups need to book tickets in English advance. ranging from basic kicking to board 02-2642-0692, in English. smashing. By learning taekwondo, you will www.taekwontokorea.com gain a better appreciation of Korean culture. ※Large groups need to book tickets in 3 Hwagyesa Temple information advance. Although it’s in the vicinity of the city center, Hwagyesa Temple, 117 Hwagyesa-gil, it exudes a serene atmosphere, similar to Gangbuk-gu, Seoul 2-day program (11:30-10:00 the next day) the temples located in the mountains. You English 11 information Korea House can take part in various activities such as 02-900-4326, www.hwagyesa.org This is a place where you can see the beauty Toegye-ro 36-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul meditation to music, meditation in a forest, ※Large groups need to book tickets in of Korea through the traditional houses, royal 12:00-21:30 (Closed on Seollal, 108 prostrations, etc. advance. Chuseok, and every third Mondays) court cuisine, traditional performing arts, English, Japanese and Chinese 4 information traditional wedding ceremony, and traditional 02-2266-9101-3, koreahouse.or.kr Myogaksa Temple cultural items. This is where Hugh Jackman ※Large groups need to book tickets in Myogaksa Temple, situated on the ridge of 31 Jongno 63ga-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul held a press conference, and where the advance. Samgaksan Mountain in Seoul, has been 2-day program (14:00-09:30 the next day) English episode of Infinite Challenge featuring Paris operating its temple stay program since 2004. 02-763-3109, www.myogaksa.net Participants can experience meditation Hilton was shot. ※Large groups need to book tickets in practices, 108 prostrations, temple bell striking advance. 12 Chung Won San Bang information and prayer chants. A one-day program is also This is a museum shedding light on 27 Bukchon-ro 6-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul available. traditional windows that is operated by Sim 10:00-17:00 (Closed on Sun. & Mon.) 5 Temple information Yong-sik, a woodwork craftsman who has English (with advance booking only) Get a chance to delve into Korean Jogyesa Temple, 55 Ujeongguk-ro, 02-715-3342, www.sungsimart.com Jongno-gu, Seoul been designated as an intangible cultural Buddhism, which boasts 1,700-year 2-day program (14:00-11:30 the next day) history, and take part in the prayer chants, heritage of Seoul. It holds exhibitions on English, Chinese, Japanese and French traditional windows and demonstrations of meditation, and practice of the Way. 02-768-8523, www.jogyesa.kr how they are made, as well as conducting ※Large groups need to book tickets in research about them. advance.

26 27 Here are other places you can visit to learn more about Korean culture. Embark on an adventurous journey to explore all corners of Seoul Other Activities and discover the deep roots of Korea.

1 Seoul Animation Center information 6 Seoul Metropolitan Library information The Seoul Animation Center was founded 126 Sopa-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul The former City Hall of Seoul built in 1926 110 Sejong-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul with the aim of promoting the domestic 09:00-18:00 has been renovated into a library. This Tues.-Fri.: 09:00-21:00; Sat.-Sun.: (Closed on Mondays and holidays) 09:00-18:00 (Closed on Mondays) comic book and animation industry. Here, became the filming location for a variety English English, Chinese and Japanese you can learn about the principles of 02-3455-8341-2, www.ani.seoul.kr show called Running Man and Psy’s 02-2133-0300, lib.seoul.go.kr animation, read comic books, and watch Gentleman music video. animation videos on DVD.

2 Korea Postage Stamp Museum information 7 Pinokio Bookshop information This museum is at the headquarters of Korea 70 Sogong-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul This is a small neighborhood bookshop in 194-11 Seongmisan-ro, Mapo-gu, Post. It displays the history of Korean 09:00-18:00 (Closed on Mondays and Yeonnam-dong, but it has a huge collection Seoul holidays) Tues.-Sat. 13:00-21:00 postage stamps and facilitates the exchange of books ranging from illustrated books to Guidebooks in English, Japanese and (Closed on Sun. & Mon.) of information on stamps. For a group of over Chinese graphic novels. This is a must-visit place 070-4025-9186, 20 people, prior booking is required. 02-6450-5600, www.kstamp.go.kr even if you aren’t planning on buying a blog.naver.com/pinokiobooks ※Large groups need to book tickets in book. advance. 3 Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) information 8 Floating Island information This is an emerging landmark in 281 Eulji-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul This is the world’s first floating architectural Hangang Park 683 Olympic-daero, Dongdaemun that catches people’s attention 10:00-17:00, Wed. & Fri.: 10:00-21:00 structure, serving as a cultural complex that Seocho-gu, Seoul (Closed on Mondays) Convention Center: 09:00-20:00, with its brilliant exterior. It consists of will make the Hangang River even more of 02-2153-0000, www.ddp.or.kr Café: 10:00-23:00 exhibition halls including the Design Museum, an attraction. It will serve as a venue for 02-3447-3100, www.floatingisland.com Design Information and Experience Center, international conventions and various Sky Lounge and a rest area. performances and events.

4 National Assembly information 9 information This is where the meetings of the National 1 Uisadang-daero, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul Grab the opportunity to learn about the 12 Janganbeol-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul Assembly of Korea are held. If you wish to Weekdays: 09:00-18:00, Sat. and first excellence of Seoul’s subway system. 15:00-17:00 (Experience program only Sundays:09:00-17:00 (Closed every available on the second week of odd view the assembly, submit your application second and fourth Sunday and holidays) Participate in the simulation driving months Thursdays; Application period: via the official website 3 days before the Leaflets in English, Japanese and Chinese program and check out the subway train 1st to 15th day of even months) actual date. If you are a foreigner, you can 02-788-3656, memorial.assembly.go.kr depot in person. 02-6110-5157 www.seoulmetro.co.kr apply by e-mail or phone. ※Large groups need to book tickets in ※Large groups need to book tickets in advance. advance. 5 Civil Disaster Training Center, Seoul Metropolitan Government information 10 TOPIS Urban Expressway Traffic Management Center information This facility provides disaster experience 238 Neungdeong-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul The center collects and compiles traffic 540 Cheoggyecheon-ro, Seongdong-gu, programs to help people gain the necessary 10:00-19:00 (Closed on Jan. 1 & 2, and information from all over Seoul to relay the Seoul Mondays) 09:00-18:00 (Closed every weekend) knowledge and skills they need to survive information to the public in real-time. It is Signs in English, Japanese and Chinese 02-2290-6825, smartway.seoul.go.kr various disaster situations such as storms and 02-2049-4061, safe119.seoul.go.kr making people’s lives more convenient through ※Large groups need to book tickets in earthquakes. Program participants can also ※ Large groups need to book tickets in the bus arrival notification and automated advance. learn how to use fire extinguishers and advance. illegal parking monitoring systems. perform first aid from the personnel. 28 29 Top 10 Foods in Seoul Top 10 Traditional Beverages for Youth to Try That Can Be Enjoyed Anywhere In Seoul, there are delectable foods waiting around every corner to tempt you. Are you fatigued from your travels? Then, why don’t you try the traditional tea of Korea? These tea varieties can be found Discover the beauty of Korea through the rich culinary culture and diverse foods. in most of the tea shops in Insa dong, and souvenir shops offer instant tea products that will make a great gift for your family and friends back home. Patbingsu, the perfect summer treat Bibimbap, one of the top health foods of Patbingsu, shaved ice with sweetened red beans Korea and other toppings, is a perfect summer treat that Omija tea,with five different flavors Bibimbap, served as a bowl of rice topped with Omija is a type of berry that was given its name is highly popular among Koreans. It is made by various vegetables, red chili paste and sesame oil, because of its five flavors; it is sweet, sour, bitter, combining a wide variety of ingredients including Ginger tea, effectively preventing the is one of the best-known health foods of Korea. spicy and salty. It has great health benefits, shaved ice, red beans, rice cake, milk, ice cream, common cold There is a wide variety of kinds of bibimbap, which promoting the central nervous system and the fruit and so on. These days, some people replace Ginger is known to strengthen the gastrointestinal are classified based on the ingredients. Dolsot- cerebral cortex to enhance your learning ability the sweetened red beans with fruit or green tea tract when a person is suffering from weakness bibimbap, or hot stone pot bibimbap, is a must-try! and make you less sleepy. It even prevents vision powder for a different flavor. and low body temperature. It keeps the body warm and memory loss. in winter time and helps prevent the common cold. Galbi, a Korean food that suits the palate of Tteok-bokki, made just the way you like foreigners Jujube tea, for gastrointestinal disorders Citrus tea, loved for their pleasant flavors it Galbi is one of the most popular Korean foods with and insomnia Tteok-bokki is a popular snack that’s loved by and aroma foreigners, who always rave about it. Short ribs There is a saying in Korea that You will grow old if people of all ages. Rice cake, fish cake and green Citrus tea is very popular with women and are marinated in a special sauce before being you spot a jujube and not eat it. This is because it onion are mixed together in spicy gochujang, or children. They have high vitamin C content and roasted in charcoal fire or over a hot grill. There is highly nutritious and offers great health red chili paste. In recent years, it has become promote waste elimination and detoxification. are various sauces that can be made for different benefits. It increases appetite and provides highly popular to add chewy noodles, instant This in turn helps treat colds and improve the flavors. relief fro the symptoms of gastrointestinal noodles, dumplings and fried food into tteok- skin. disorders, anemia and insomnia. In the Joseon bokki and to fry rice in the leftover soup. At these Fried/baked chicken, a popular nighttime Dynasty, young court ladies held jujubes in their restaurants, you can choose the ingredients Ginseng tea, a famous tea variety from snack in Korea mouths for a while before serving them to the according to your own preference and palate. Korea In Korea, every type of food can be delivered king as medicine. Ginseng tea is considered one of the most iconic right to your doorstep, even at night time, and food products made in Korea. Ginseng, which Jeon (Buchimgae), a traditional snack one of the most popular nighttime snacks people Sikhye, a traditional beverage that helps contains saponin, is called the best medicine that’s highly nutritious call for is fried or baked chicken, which tastes you lose weight Jeon, which is a Korean-style pancake, can be because of how effectively promotes all the different from similar dishes found in other Sikhye is a sweet rice drink that Koreans drink made using various ingredients such as meat, functions of the body. Because it is so strong, it is countries. It is also available with a special spicy on Seollal and Chuseok. It prevents constipation, kimchi, fish, seafood and vegetables, which are not recommended for people with high body sauce. reduces appetite and is satiating. It also helps mixed together with flour and eggs. The mixture is temperature and/or high blood pressure. people recover from fatigue. then pan-fried. Popular pancakes include Gimbap, No. 1 picnic food that is easy to Job’s tears tea, a tea variety that can be bindaetteok, made with mung beans, pork and eat kimchi, as well as seafood and green onion Green Plum Tea, a natural beverage for served as a meal replacement In Korea, you can’t go on a picnic without pancakes. fatigue relief Job’s tears tea, or yulmu cha in Korean, is flavorful gimbap, a dish in which rice and various other Maesil-cha, green plum tea, is a traditional and nutritious. It is rich in vitamin B, iron, calcium ingredients such as vegetables, eggs and/or beverage that people drink in summer for and protein, and it is effective in boosting stamina, Naengmyeon, a perfect dish in the fishcake are wrapped in laver. The rice is summertime detoxification. It contains citric acid and improving the skin and promoting weight loss. seasoned with salt and sesame oil or vinegar, minerals, assisting with fatigue relief and also However, because it lowers the body temperature, it One of the most popular foods in summer is sugar and salt. It is absolutely tasty and digestion. is not recommended for pregnant women and naengmyeon. There are two types of naengmyeon: convenient to bring on a picnic. people with digestive problems. mul-naengmyeon, or cold buckwheat noodles, and Red Ginseng Tea, which invigorates your bibim-naengmyeon, or buckwheat noodles in spicy Hotteok, a perfect combination of sweet sauce. stamina Cinnamon punch, a traditional beverage flavor and chewy texture One of the most popular health foods in Korea is that enhances immunity This is a popular street food that’s eaten as a Soft ice cream, sweet and healthy red ginseng. Hongsam-cha, or red ginseng tea, Sujeonggwa, or cinnamon punch, is an iconic snack. Brown sugar and various nuts are strengthens the immune system and invigorates beverage served on Seollal and Chuseok. The spicy It has a soft texture and a sweet flavor that just tantalizes inserted into a piece of dough made with flour or the taste buds. There are various flavors including yogurt, the body. cinnamon flavor and the sweet flavor of dried glutinous rice, which is then flattened and fried. persimmon blend together harmoniously. The main strawberry, vanilla, chocolate and green tea, and The sweet taste, chewy texture and savory flavor sometimes this is served in cones that can be 30cm tall. ingredients, ginger and cinnamon, keep the body of the nuts make hotteok extremely addictive. warm and strengthen the immune system. Source Seoul Official Tourist Guide Source www.visitseoul.net 30 31 Accommodations and Youth Centers in Seoul

Name Address Website 6 Toegye-ro 26ga-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul Seoul Youth Hostel (Yejang-dong) www.seoulyh.go.kr Seoul Olympic Parktel 448 Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul (Bangi-dong) www.parktel.co.kr Youth Hostels 200 Yeongsin-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul HiSeoul Youth Hostel (Yeongdeungpo-dong 7-ga) www.hiseoulyh.com

International 234 Geumnanghwa-ro, Gangseo-gu, Seoul www.iyc.or.kr Youth Center Youth Hostel

Dobong Forest Village 51-14 Dobongsan-gil, Dobong-gu, Seoul www.forestville.co.kr Bongdo Youth Center: 68-8, Samyang-ro 181-gil, Gangbuk-gu, Seoul www.bongdo.co.kr Seoul Youth Center 23 Eulji-ro 11-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul www.youthc.or.kr Yongsan Youth Center 24 Ichon-ro 71-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul www.youthpool.or.kr Gwangjin Youth Center 2 Gucheonmyeon-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul www.seekle.or.kr Boramae Youth Center 33 Yeouidaebang-ro 20-gil, Dongjak-gu, Seoul www.boramyc.or.kr/index.asp Junggu Youth Center 19 Dongho-ro 5-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul www.j-youth.org Mullae Youth Center 110 Mullae-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul www.mullaeyouth.or.kr Dongdaemun Youth Center 25 Jegi-ro 33-gil, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul www.ddmy.or.kr Guro Youth Center 141 Gurodong-ro, Guro-gu, Seoul www.guro1318.org Songpa Youth Center 4 Jungdae-ro 4-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul 66.232.142.80/youth1318/index.asp Yeoksam Youth Center 7 Nonhyeon-ro 64-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul www.gyyc.kr Macheon Youth Center 319 Seongnaecheon-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul www.mcyouth.or.kr Samseongsan Youth Center 454-16 Hoam-ro, Gwangak-gu, Seoul www.samsungsan.or.kr Gangseo Youth Center 23-19 Gonghang-daero 42-gil, Gangseo-gu, Seoul www.gs-youth.or.kr Gwanak Youth Center 17 Sillim-ro 23-gil, Gwanak-gu, Seoul www.goyouth.or.kr Mangu Youth Center 156 Songnim-gil, Jungnang-gu, Seoul www.in7942.or.kr Youth Hwagok Youth Center 26 Gomdallae-ro 57ga-gil, Gangseo-gu, Seoul www.hgyouth.or.kr Centers Gangdong Youth Center 47 Arisu-ro 93-gil, Gangdong-gu, Seoul www.wagle.or.kr

26 Yeongdong-daero 131-gil, www.gangnamyc.or.kr Gangnam Youth Center Cheongdam-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul Suseo Youth Center 144 Gwangpyeong-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul www.youtra.or.kr Seodaemun Youth Center 129 Yeonhui-ro 32-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul www.fun1318.or.kr Geumcheon Youth Center 54 Geumha-ro 30-gil, Geumcheon-gu, Seoul www.cyc.or.kr Mok-dong Youth Center 143 Mokdongseo-ro, Yangcheon-gu, Seoul www.wawa.or.kr Nowon Youth Center 99 Deongneung-ro 70-gil, Nowon-gu, Seoul www.youthcenter.or.kr Don Bosco Youth Center 65 Yeouidaebang-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul www.dybs.or.kr Seocho Youth Center 57 Banpo-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul www.scy.or.kr Download the i Tour Seoul app from the App Store (iOS) or Google Play. Seocho-gu Bangbae Youth Center 11 Bangbae-ro 5-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul www.bb1318.com Rent an iPhone with the i Tour Seoul app pre-installed Changdong Youth Center 132 Nohae-ro 69-gil, Dobong-gu, Seoul www.cdyouth.or.kr at the following KT olleh Roaming Centers: Eunpyeong Youth Center 16 Baengnyeonsan-ro 4-gil, Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul www.woori1318.or.kr Incheon International Airport Seongbuk Youth Center 7 Hancheon-ro 95-gil, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul www.sbyouth.or.kr Gimpo International Airport Jungnang Youth Center 217 Yongmasan-ro, Jungnang-gu, Seoul www.jjang.or.kr City Airport, Logis & Travel (Korea City Air Terminal) Gangbuk Youth Center 74, 4.19-ro, Gangbuk-gu, Seoul nanna.seoul.kr Call the Seoul Tourism Hotline at (02)-120 Seongdong Youth Center 260 Gosanja-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul www.sdyc.or.kr for any questions during your travel. Mapo Youth Center 15 World Cup-ro 36-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul www.youthnaroo.or.kr

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