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Design Korea (디자인코리아)

Design Korea (디자인코리아)

6.1Km    2024-07-26

513 Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-31-780-2102

Design Korea is an expo focusing on future trends of design as impacted by the quickly changing and newly emerging environment of AI and DX capabilities.

Gangnam Festival (강남페스티벌)

Gangnam Festival (강남페스티벌)

6.1Km    2024-08-09

513 Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3423-5543

2024 강남페스티벌은 올해로 13회째를 맞는 강남의 대표 문화축제이다. 강남의 허브인 코엑스 펼쳐지는 4일간의 콘서트와 미식여행&K-컬처존, 패션의 메카 압구정 로데오에서 펼쳐지는 패션 페스타, 그리고 강남 전역에서 펼쳐지는 전시, 버스킹, 심야영화제 등 오직 강남에서만 즐길 수 있는 다양한 프로그램들이 준비되어 있다.

K-Illustration Fair Seoul (K-일러스트레이션페어 서울)

K-Illustration Fair Seoul (K-일러스트레이션페어 서울)

6.1Km    2024-08-23

513 Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-761-2512

The K-Illustration Fair will be held both online and offline, showing illustration in a multitude of media types, from film to music and fashion. Visitors can learn about the current trends in illustration business, as well as meet famous illustrators and their works.

K-Vegan Beauty Fair (K-비건뷰티페어)

K-Vegan Beauty Fair (K-비건뷰티페어)

6.1Km    2024-10-17

513 Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-761-2586

K-vegan beauty fair provides visitors an opportunity to explore products from various vegan and climate-friendly beauty brands and participate in different events throughout the exhibition. 

Seoul Design Festival (서울디자인페스티벌)

Seoul Design Festival (서울디자인페스티벌)

6.1Km    2021-07-07

513, Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-2-2262-7200

Seoul Design Festival first launched in 2002 based on content featured on the monthly "Design" and network ties in the design industry. The festival aims to promote designers, brands, and corporations as well as introduce local and international design trends. The festival also encourages domestic and international designers, as well as those who work in the field, to connect and build a social network to further expand their careers.

Starfield COEX Mall (스타필드 코엑스몰)

Starfield COEX Mall (스타필드 코엑스몰)

6.1Km    2024-12-03

513 Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-6002-5300

Starfield COEX Mall, located at the center of Seoul, leads in trend and culture. Combining fashion, food, culture and entertainment, the mall provides everything the visitors need. The Starfield Library offers a space to rest and entertainment with books.

S.J. Cho Korean Paper Art Gallery (조수정 한지그림 갤러리)

6.1Km    2021-12-03

14, Teheran-ro 92-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-501-1505

The S.J. Cho Korean Paper Art Gallery is dedicated to hanji (traditional Korean paper) art and was the first of gallery in Korea to focus on this traditional medium. It is also the center of the Korean Hanji Art Organization, which has helped popularize hanji art over the past 30 years. Visitors can browse through hanji art in the gallery, enjoy traditional tea in the café, or look out at Bukhansan Mountain from the rooftop. The experience hall is located in the basement, where visitors can learn more about hanji art, or even try their hand at making their own.

Sinsa-ri Business District Relay Event (2024 신사리 상권 릴레이 이벤트)

Sinsa-ri Business District Relay Event (2024 신사리 상권 릴레이 이벤트)

6.1Km    2024-08-09

1462-7 Sillim-dong, Gwangak-gu, Seoul
+82-2-554-9795

Sinsa-ri Business District Relay Event that takes place at Byeolbit Naerincheon Stream offers a stage for local artists to show off their skills and interact with the audience. The event makes the area even livelier with music, interaction, and a friendly atmosphere.

Seoul Bongeunsa Temple (봉은사 (서울))

6.1Km    2024-10-24

531 Bongeunsa-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3218-4800

Once known as Gyeonseongsa Temple, Bongeunsa Temple is located north of COEX, and was constructed in the 10th year of Silla King Weongseong’s reign (794). In 1498, Queen Jeonghyeon refurbished Gyeonseongsa Temple and renamed it Bongeunsa Temple.

Originally located near the Royal Tomb of King Seongjong, the temple was transferred to its current location during Joseon King Myeongjong’s reign. The temple is home to 3,479 Buddhist scriptures of 13 types, including the works of Kim Jeong-hee. The Buddhist ceremony called Jeongdaebulsa is held on the ninth day of the eighth month of the lunar calendar, where monks march carrying the scriptures on their heads and recite the Beopseongge (Buddhist rites).

Hotel Prima (호텔 프리마)

Hotel Prima (호텔 프리마)

6.1Km    2021-03-15

536, Dosan-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-6006-9114

Hotel Prima offers art and culture through various exhibitions in the lobby for guests to enjoy. The guestrooms offer just as much beauty, in a range of styles and types. The hotel is also popular for hosting weddings and other events, including family gatherings. Additional amenities include a sky lounge & bar overlooking the Cheongdam-dong area, a music room, and restaurants.