Cancelled: Gwanghwamun International Art Festival (광화문국제아트페스티벌)

1.4Km 2022-11-14

175, Sejong-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul
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Gwanghwamun International Art Festival is designed to increase public knowledge and appreciation for the arts and culture. In addition to the art exhibitions, visitors will also be able to enjoy various performances and try different kinds of arts and crafts such as ceramics, silver handicrafts, leather handicrafts, and more. The festival is also making a continuous effort to deliver more exciting programs and activities for visitors' enjoyment.

Matborae Jeukseok Tteokbokki (맛보래즉석떡볶이)

1.4Km 2021-03-19

9, Insadong, 3-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-720-4831

A spicy rice cakes specialty restaurant located in Insa-dong, Seoul. The most famous menu is stir-fried rice cake with cheese. Jjajang tteokbokki is also delicious.

Namdo Bunsik Seochon Branch (남도분식 서촌점)

1.4Km 2024-02-20

1F, 2 Ogin 2-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Namdo Bunsik is a snack restaurant that caters to the tastes of the younger generation by adapting regional traditional cuisine. The flagship menu features namdo tteokbokki, an jeukseok tteokbokki (instant tteokbokki) crafted with various ingredients such as pollack, scallions, and radish, with the broth prepared in-house. The spiciness of the tteokbokki can be adjusted from level 1 to level 3. Another popular item is sangchu twigim (deep-fried lettuce), where deep-fried dishes and pickled onions are wrapped in lettuce for consumption.

Asian Table (아시안테이블)

1.4Km 2021-03-18

11, Seonggyungwan-ro, 3-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-70-7608-1763

This is a Asian restaurant located in Jongno-gu, Seoul. A pub where you can try a variety of Southeast Asian beers. The best menu at this restaurant is pad Thai.

Persian Palace (페르시안궁전)

1.4Km 2024-03-18

9 Sungkyunkwan-ro 6-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-763-6050

Persian Palace is a restaurant specializing in Indian cuisine and Iranian kebabs, run by an Iranian chef. They offer set menus such as lamb curry, spinach curry, and butter chicken, which can be enjoyed with tandoori nan. The spiciness of the curry can be adjusted, and they also have vegan options available. For dessert, they serve Persian homemade desserts like mast (Persian yogurt) and saffron ice cream. They provide halal food and prayer rooms for Muslims.

The Story of King Sejong (세종이야기)

1.4Km 2022-09-13

jiha 175, Sejong-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-399-1000

The Story of King Sejong comprises six different sections with a total area of 3,200 square meters. The museum consists of exhibition zones, an event space, video room, shop and more to display King Sejong’s scientific, artistic, military, and political contributions, including the theory of Minbon, which recognized the people as the base of politics. King Sejong, the 4th king of the Joseon dynasty (1397-1450, reigning from 1418-1450) was responsible for some of the most brilliant achievements in the history of Korea, including the creation of Hangeul (Korean alphabet) and great advancements in the areas of science, culture, art and politics.

Seongdae Guksu (성대국수)

1.4Km 2021-03-18

18, Seonggyungwan-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-762-3996

This is a Korean cuisine located in Jongno-gu, Seoul. A restaurant that uses only natural ingredients. The best menu at this restaurant is noodles in anchovy broth.

Insa Chilgi - Insa Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (인사칠기 인사)

1.4Km 2024-04-22

5, Seolleung-ro 162-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Seoul Lantern Festival (서울빛초롱축제)

1.4Km 2025-01-15

Seorin-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3788-8168

The Seoul Lantern Festival is held every year from the first Friday of November to the third weekend of the month for approximately 3 weeks. With various themed lanterns around Cheonggyecheon Stream, visitors can enjoy both traditional lanterns and modern LED lanterns. The festival provides much to see and do with the addition of Gwanghwamun Square Market.

Gwanghwamun Market (광화문 마켓)

1.4Km 2024-09-30

175 Sejong-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3788-8168

Gwanghwamun Market takes place along with the Seoul Lantern Festival to support local small businesses and promote Seoul night tourism. The market features local store owners and businesses that exhibit and sell seasonal decor, handcrafted items, and winter snacks.

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