Soul in Seoul

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Advisor - Erin Brundage
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Erin Brundage

  • Active Travel

  • Arts & Culture

  • Black Travel

  • Couples Travel

  • Group Travel

  • Solo Travel

  • South Korea

  • Seoul

  • Insta-Worthy

  • Relexation

  • Local Food

  • Local Culture

  • Nightlife

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Curator’s statement

Seoul will bring you some feel good soul in additional to some K-pop from great food and unique cafe spots. Korea is a diverse region that brings thrift, business and music together. I had a change to snag some vintage vinyl, catch a Syd concert and jam to great live music.

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Things to do in Seoul, Korea

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Districts

Myeongdong district - Grab a bite to eat with traditional taste in my favorite Yoogan restaurant.

Namdaemun Market - Traditional shopping for thrifting and vintage souvenirs.

Gangnam Fashion District - High-end shopping for luxury designer clothes and gifts that Korea has to offer.

Things to Do

Baseball Game: Baseball is a very popular sport during the season in Korea. I recommend grabbing some beer and catching a baseball game at the Jamsil Sports Complex stadium.

Pub Crawl: Explore the popular Itaewon district for high-end shopping and a pub crawl in Hongdae.

Pohang Hwanho Park Space Walk: Catch the metro to the space walk park and suspend yourself at new heights.

Head to the Leeum Museum for contemporary art. Good area to walk. Explore Temples: Bongwonsa Temple, Geumsunsa Temple. Not far from the city to immerse yourself in colorful traditional structures and scenery.

Places to eat & drink in Seoul, Korea

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Dinner Spots

Catch the view from the Lotte Tower. Then, grab a glass at a beautiful Champagne Bar -Bar 81.

Shisuan House - I loved the shisuan soup and dumplings at this restaurant located in the financial district area of Seoul.

Nightlife

Dance at a nightclub - Dance the night away and grab a table or section at Soup Club, B One Lounge or karaoke at Luxury Norebang.

Live Music at Tokyo Jazz Club - Enjoy live jazz music every night starting at 7 pm. Or gamble across the street at the COEX building.

In addition to trying out all of the pub bars, check out the karaoke bars and live your K-pop dreams at Pacific Room Club and Karaoke, Luxury Norebang, Prince Edward Su Noraebang.

Advisor - Erin Brundage

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