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The latest additions to our selection. Recently added does not mean newly opened.

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Eulji Dabang

An old-style upstairs tea room in Euljiro, known for ssanghwa tea served with egg yolk.

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Horim Museum, Sinsa

Historic Korean objects and changing art exhibitions fill this Sinsa museum building.

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Yanghwajin Foreign Missionary Cemetery

This Hapjeong cemetery preserves the stories of foreign residents whose work shaped modern Korean education, medicine and public life.

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Arario Museum in Space

Contemporary art occupies the layered building designed by architect Kim Swoo-geun, once his home and workplace.

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Figure Museum W

A Gangnam museum for visitors who would happily spend an afternoon looking closely at characters, superheroes and collectible figures.

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EventConcerts

Mao Fujita Piano Recital

Mao Fujita Piano Recital at Concert Hall. The announced repertoire includes music by Beethoven, Mozart, Rachmaninoff, Debussy. Use the programme details to choose between this date and the other recitals and ensembles at the centre.

Sun 4 OctFrom ₩30,000
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Kum Bak Yeon

A Bukchon workshop preserves the techniques of applying patterned gold leaf to textiles.

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Free entry
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An Jung-geun Memorial Hall

Exhibitions and documents examine An Jung-geun's life and his place in Korea's independence history.

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Bosingak Pavilion

The bell pavilion beside Jonggak links present-day Seoul to the timekeeping rituals of the old city.

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Sungnyemun Gate

The monumental southern gate of old Seoul is an architectural stop within easy reach of Namdaemun's market streets.

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Myeongdong Cathedral

The brick Gothic cathedral provides a quieter counterpoint to Myeongdong's shopping streets.

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EventConcerts

The 119th Regular Concert of Gangnam Symphony Orchestra

The 119th Regular Concert of Gangnam Symphony Orchestra at Concert Hall. Jiho Han plays Rachmaninoff’s Second Piano Concerto, followed by Brahms’s Fourth Symphony. David Yi conducts the Gangnam Symphony Orchestra.

Tue 6 OctFrom ₩20,000
Free entry
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Seodaemun Independence Park

Monuments, open grounds and the Independence Gate frame a walk through the history of Korea's independence movement.

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Gana Art Center

A large art space in Pyeongchang-dong, designed by Jean-Michel Wilmotte, hosts changing exhibitions and other cultural programmes.

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Sewoon Shopping Center

Electronics stalls, repair knowledge and creative workshops give this central complex a different texture from a conventional shopping mall.

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Seonjeongneung Royal Tombs

Wooded royal burial grounds offer an unexpected change of pace among Gangnam's office streets.

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EventConcerts

SAC 11AM CONCERT

SAC 11AM CONCERT at Concert Hall. The announced repertoire includes music by Mozart, Schubert. Use the programme details to choose between this date and the other recitals and ensembles at the centre.

Thu 8 OctFrom ₩15,000
Free entry
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Seosomun Shrine History Museum

A sequence of underground galleries and open-to-sky spaces connects Catholic history with contemporary memorial architecture.

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Chungdong First Methodist Church

A historic Protestant church on Jeongdong-gil, tied to the development of modern education and missionary activity in Korea.

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Heunginjimun Gate

Seoul's eastern city gate stands amid the movement of Dongdaemun, making its layered roof and defensive form especially striking against traffic and shops.

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EventConcerts

Hans Zimmer Film Music Concert 2026_Seoul_Encore

Hans Zimmer Film Music Concert 2026_Seoul_Encore at Concert Hall. WE Philharmonic performs a selection of Hans Zimmer film music, with advertised titles including Interstellar, Inception and The Dark Knight. This is an orchestral tribute programme; Hans Zimmer is not billed as a performer.

Fri 9 OctFrom ₩60,000
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GHIBLI BALLET FESTA

GHIBLI BALLET FESTA at Concert Hall. Seoul Festa Philharmonic and Wise Ballet combine film music with dance. The programme brings music associated with Studio Ghibli into a live orchestral and choreographic setting.

Sat 10 OctCheck price