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

5.6Km    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.

Common Ground (커먼그라운드)

Common Ground (커먼그라운드)

5.7Km    2024-10-25

200 Achasan-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul
+82-2-467-2747

Korea's first pop-up store built with shipping containers, Common Ground is approximately 5,300 square meters in scale, made up of 200 large containers and is capable of transforming into different structures or moving into different places. Mega-sized mainstream brands are hard to spot in Common Ground. Instead, new and trendy mid-sized shops by up-and-coming new designers and editorial shops can be found here.

On the central square of the ground market, a weekend market is held with different themes. In addition, various events such as exhibitions and performances continue to entertain shoppers while playing its role as a cultural space. On the third floor terrace, famous restaurants sprawl along the sides of the alley. If you feel like having a light snack, you can also pop down to the food trucks on the market ground that offers an exotic gastronomic dining experience.

Junggok-dong Furniture Street (중곡동 가구거리)

5.7Km    2025-03-17

Cheonho-daero, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul
010-5508-0089

Junggok-dong Furniture Street stretches between Achasan Subway Station and Gunjagyo Bridge, hosting a concentration of furniture stores on either side of the main road. This area accommodates a diverse range of furniture stores, featuring well-known domestic and international brands alongside smaller and medium-sized furniture shops. It serves as a convenient destination for customers to compare and purchase various furniture items, including beds, sofas, dining tables, wardrobes, chairs, and interior accessories, all within close proximity. The accessibility to Gunja Subway Station makes it easily reachable via public transportation.

Seoul Design Festival (서울디자인페스티벌)

Seoul Design Festival (서울디자인페스티벌)

5.7Km    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)

5.7Km    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.

Tea World Festival (국제차문화대전)

5.7Km    2022-08-08

513, Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-2-6000-8000,

The Tea World Festival, with its aim to promote tea culture as "easily enjoyable with others," began in 2003 and has grown to become the largest tea exhibition in Korea. It showcases goods from tea producers across the country. With a combination of events, performances, and representatives from Korea’s tea industry, the festival is a must-see event for tea enthusiasts everywhere.

Seoul International Book Fair (서울국제도서전)

Seoul International Book Fair (서울국제도서전)

5.7Km    2024-08-20

513 Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-733-8402

Seoul Book Fair first started as International Book Exhibition in 1954 and was recognized as an international book fair by the International Publishers Association in 1995. The book fair is held annually at COEX, aiming to promote Korean publications abroad, strengthen competitiveness of the publishing industry, promote reading among the public, and allow the public to enjoy diverse cultures through literature.

Korea-Japan Festival in Seoul (한일축제한마당 in Seoul)

Korea-Japan Festival in Seoul (한일축제한마당 in Seoul)

5.7Km    2023-09-18

513, Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul,
+82-2-702-7775

The Korea-Japan Festival, started in 2005, celebrates and promotes cultural exchange between Korea and Japan. This large-scale event offers many opportunities for all people and organizations to share knowledge for a better understanding of the various differences and similarities.

Godiva - Coex Mall Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (고디바 코엑스몰)

Godiva - Coex Mall Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (고디바 코엑스몰)

5.7Km    2024-04-22

B1F #112, 513, Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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