Korea is full of things to see and do. We recommend the following ways to experience Korea’s warmth and friendship while you stay here.

THEME 01. Fully Enjoy K-CULTURE

‘Seoul HiKR Ground’ Is a Must!

If you like K-POP, you must visit ‘Seoul HiKR Ground.’ In various experience zones, you can take pictures as if you were a hallyu star. In particular, in the My Stage area, you can freely select over 100 types of backgrounds and special effects, take your own video with the camera installed on-site, and put it on a USB flash drive.

Red Velvet Seul-gi & Irene’s “Naughty” M/V Filming Location: Gwangmyeong Cave

Visit the music video filming location of your favorite stars and make special memories by shooting your own YouTube shorts, and Instagram reels there: Maengbanghaebyeon Beach in Samcheok, the filming location of BTS’ “BUTTER” album jacket, which is loved by many fans around the world; Dae Jang Geum Park in Yongin, the filming location of the “Daechwita” music video; Anyang Art Park, the filming location of Red Velvet Seul-gi’s “Uncover” music video; and Gwangmyeong Cave, the filming location of Red Velvet Seul-gi & Irene’s “Naughty.” Wouldn’t it be nice to make a pilgrimage to these hallyu places?

Cheong Wa Dae, Presidential Office opened to the public after 74 years

The interior of Cheong Wa Dae, the former residence of the President, remained a mystery to the general public for 74 years. However, it has finally been opened up for the first time. Comprised of the main hall where the presidential office was located, the private living quarters of the First Family, a 150-year-old Korean pine tree, and many more attractions, Cheong Wa Dae has plenty of interesting things to see.

Enjoy Street Food at Sindang-dong Central Market

Korean street food is a must-try. Enjoy a variety of street foods such as tteokbokki, hotteok, gimbap, hot dogs, and chicken skewers, the favorite street food of Korean students, at the traditional market. Traditional markets are good for snacking and where you can taste Korean food.

THEME 02. Fully Enjoy K-HISTORY

If You Are Interested in Modern And Contemporary World History, ‘DMZ LIVE’

The DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) of the Korean Peninsula, which became the only divided country in the world due to the Korean War, an important event in modern and contemporary world history, is a place with various meanings. It is a place where South and North Korea promised each other not to deploy troops. It has long been untouched by people and has become a treasure trove of natural ecosystems. If you visit DMZ LIVE, you can see the attraction of the DMZ up close and vividly through advanced techniques. Visiting various tourist destinations on the DMZ border area will be a different and adventurous experience.

THEME 03. Fully Enjoy K-ENTERTAINMENT

If You Want Sports Activities, visit Smob in Hanam

This is how local teenagers in Korea hang out. Smob is a place where you can enjoy various indoor sports and activities such as trampoline, rock climbing, basketball, and rally ball. You can also take ‘4-cut photos’ to keep pleasant memories of the day. In addition, there are many self-photo booths, such as PHOTOGRAY, Haru Film, Life4Cut, etc., so please stop by and make memories.

Sangam Colosseum, a Sacred Place for Game Lovers

Korea is famous as an Esports powerhouse. World-renowned pro gamers such as Faker and Deft are Korean pro gamers. There are places where you can follow the trail of these pro gamers and also watch them play in action. It’s Sangam Colosseum! Here, you can see pro gamers play various games, such as LOL, Valorant, and StarCraft II, and look into the history of Esports. If you like games, check it out. If you want to watch an Esports game in Korea, be sure to make a reservation in advance through ticketlink.

THEME 04. Fully Enjoy K-FASHION

The Center of K-Fashion, Dongdaemun

Korea is a new fashion powerhouse that the world is paying attention to. Shop in Dongdaemun, the center of Korean fashion, and find the latest fashion items. There are more than ten large shopping malls in Dongdaemun, where you can shop for high-quality fashion items at a low cost. You can also find a variety of street food in Dongdaemun, such as sausage and rice cake skewers or plain rice cake skewers, favorite snacks for Korean students, so check it out.

OLIVE YOUNG, If You Want to Shop for Cosmetics

If you want to shop for Korean beauty cosmetics, OLIVE YOUNG is recommended. It is a place where you can test and buy quality cosmetics at affordable prices that even teenage students can afford. Peripera for color cosmetics, Espoir for skin makeup, and Dr. Jart+ for basic cosmetics are famous. Also, if you are interested in Korean fashion and beauty, how about changing your style by trying beauty salons and nail salons visited by hallyu stars? CHAHONG ROOM is a brand led by Cha Hong, the most famous hair designer in Korea, and you can meet the trendiest styles in Korea the fastest. Nail Tam2na is a nail salon frequented by K-POP stars passionate about nails.

* This column was last updated in August 2023, and therefore information may differ from what is presented here. We advise you to check for updates before visiting.