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[K-Travel] Korean tourist attractions in Seoul -5-

by | Feb 4, 2019 | Travel in Korea, Updates | 0 comments

[K-Travel] Korean tourist attractions in Seoul -5-

SEOUL 서울

A modern and cultural city, a city that’s alive 24/7, these are some of the ways Seoul is described by. Since the Joseon Dynasty(1392-1910), which was called Hanyang at the time, Seoul has been the capital city for over 600 year. Through modernization, this great city with a population of more than 10 million has embraced both traditional beauty by preserving its royal palaces and modernity through its fancy skyscrapers. From fashion to food, Seoul is a trendy city that has it all

13. Seoul World Cup stadium 서울월드컵경기장

 

 

The main stadium of the 2002 World Cup, today is the home stadium of the Korean National Football team. The nearby World Cup Park is popular among locals.

Location: World Cup-ro, Mapo-gu

Website : www.seoulworldcupst.or.kr

14. sinchon & ehwa womans university area(idae) 신촌 & 이대거리

This is the area in front of Yonsei University and Ewha Womans University There are many restaurants and attractions for young people, and being a women’s university, Idae is especially famous for clothing stores, cosmetics shops and nail & beauty salons

Location: Changcheong-dong, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul

 

15. seodaemun prison history halland 서대문형무소역사관

This prison was used to incarcerate independence activists during the Japanese colonial period, and pro-democracy activists after Korea regained independence. Today it has been transformed into a museum where visitors can see and experience some of the pain and torture.

Location: 251 Tongil-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul

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