Sewoon Sangga is a 1960s mixed-use complex in Jongno, Seoul, sitting between Jongno 3-ga and Euljiro 4-ga stations. Built in 1968 as Korea’s first multipurpose building, it originally functioned as an electronics and hardware market. Today it operates as both — the original shops are still there, now mixed with cafes, exhibition spaces, a rooftop … Read more
Onjisim is a bakery cafe in Ikseon-dong, a hanok village neighborhood in Jongno-gu, Seoul, known for its preserved 1920s traditional architecture and narrow alleys lined with cafes and small restaurants. The cafe sits inside the village and is particularly well known for its bagels. It also offers vegan and organic menu options, which is relatively … Read more
The National Palace Museum of Korea is located inside Gyeongbokgung Palace in Jongno-gu, Seoul. Entry is free, and the museum houses around 40,000 artifacts documenting the culture, rituals, and daily life of the Joseon royal court and the Korean Empire. It is one of the few major historical museums in Seoul that can be combined … Read more