I took a bus from Hannam-dong(한남동/ Art Galleries and K-Fashion: A Rainy Day Guide to Hannam-dong, Seoul) over to Samcheong-dong(삼청동). I hadn’t really traveled directly from Hannam-dong to Samcheong-dong by bus before, so discovering that the route takes you right through Namsan Park (남산공원) was a pleasant surprise. Because it was raining, the trees looked…
It was late June, right around the start of the rainy season, and the weather was damp and humid. I had an appointment in Seochon(서촌) later in the evening, but before that, I headed over to Hannam-dong(한남동) to check out the ‘Alex Katz’ exhibition I’d been curious about. Since Thaddaeus Ropac is perched high up…
It was time to head home(Gwanghwamun to Seochon: An Aesthetic Walking Route for Coffee, Indie Films, and Photobooth Hopping), but I felt like something was missing. Maybe it was the bread and ice cream I’d had earlier, but as a Korean, my soul was craving something savory—a warm, comforting broth. As I walked from Seochon(서촌)…
After catching a retrospective exhibition by artist Yoo Young-kuk(유영국) at the Seoul Museum of Art ( Why SeMA (Seoul Museum of Art) Should Be on Your Seoul Itinerary), I would typically spend my time wandering around Jeong-dong-gil(정동길). But this time, I headed straight to Gwanghwamun(광화문). I had tickets for the 1:50 PM screening of the…
When it comes to my favorite art museums in Seoul, this place is an absolute must-visit: the Seosomun Main Branch of the Seoul Museum of Art (SeMA), nestled along the beautiful Jeongdong-gil(정동길). As you pass the entrance of Deoksugung Palace(덕수궁) and walk about halfway down Jeongdong-gil, you’ll spot a gentle uphill path on your left,…
After enjoying the Jungnang Seoul Rose Festival, I took Line 7 from Junghwa Station(중화역) and headed down to Children’s Grand Park Station. This was because I figured coming down toward Gunja(군자), Achasan(아차산), and Children’s Grand Park would offer a lot more elements to enjoy the rest of my time more fun. It was just past 5…
The northeastern region of Seoul is actually an unfamiliar neighborhood even to me, a Seoul native. Unlike the bustling downtown areas of Seoul, it consists of densely populated residential areas that you rarely have a reason to visit unless you happen to live there or have a specific connection to the place. In mid-May, hearing…
If you step slightly away from the bustling downtown of Seoul, you will find Sadang(사당), which can be called the southern gateway to the city. Sadang is a transit hub where Subway Lines 2 and 4—two of Seoul’s major subway lines—intersect. It is a hidden transportation hotspot where you can reach traditional tourist attractions like…
Plans don’t always pan out, but sometimes that’s exactly what makes a day more memorable and fun. My original plan was to watch the movie ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2‘ at CGV Yongsan, grab a wood-fired sandwich at PAZAC, and then head over to a cafe in Gwanghwamun (and maybe visit the Sungkok Art Museum if time…
If you want to deeply experience a different side of Seoul—away from the historical centers like Gwanghwamun and Namsan—or if you are looking for a place close to the trendy vibes of Gangnam and Seongsu, Jamsil is the perfect hidden gem to explore. Located at Jamsil Station (Lines 2 and 8), this hub brings together…