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A miniature Italy escape and a tofu-fueled recharge
Do high fuel prices make you think twice about leaving the city? Seoul still has plenty of ways to offer a small escape. This weekend, check out the new Italian pavilion at Nowon Train Village, which takes visitors through famous landmarks in miniature. Or head to Namsan, where ByTofu serves tofu-centered vegan meals for runners and casual diners looking to recharge. Here, you don't need a plane ticket to take a trip through Italy. At Nowon Train Village in northern Seoul, a newly opened Italian
May 15, 2026 - 09:00:00
Blooming Seoul: Two gardens for softer, colorful weekend
Spring has reached its most vivid point in Seoul, making it the perfect time to step outside to take it all in. At Yongsan Children’s Garden, a once off-limits military site reborn as a public park, wide lawns and quiet paths offer a rare sense of openness in the city’s core. For something more steeped in history, the Secret Garden at Changdeokgung Palace unfolds in gentle harmony with nature, its trails lined with blossoms, ponds and wooded hills. Both destinations invite a slower pace — an eas
April 24, 2026 - 09:00:00
Cute or grand: Seoul’s hidden stationery gems and operatic drama
From light pleasures to grand stages, The Korea Herald presents contrasting ways to spend the weekend. A design-focused stationery shop in Yeonnam-dong offers a charming escape, while the Sejong Center hosts a grand operatic production. A five-story stationery haven in Yeonnam If you’re a fan of all things cute — especially accessories and paper goods — you'll find a building entirely devoted to stationery in the streets of Yeonnam-dong in western Seoul. With five above-ground floors plus a base
April 10, 2026 - 09:00:01
Cherry blossom concerts and cozy crafts
Cherry blossoms set the stage for a lively atmosphere in Yeouido this weekend, where an outdoor concert series brings music to the banks of the Han River. On the other side of the city, near Seoul Forest, a quiet cafe in Seongdong-gu pairs coffee with knitting, offering an oasis of calming in the city. Stitching time away in a cozy Seoul Forest hideaway Located just steps from Seoul Forest in Seongdong-gu, Cafe Merino offers a quieter alternative to the surrounding bustle of Seongsu-dong — bring
April 3, 2026 - 09:00:00
Coastal park next door, early return of Pyongyang naengmyeon
Spring sets the stage for an easy weekend escape, and just 40 minutes from Seoul, a coastal park offers fresh sea air and a welcome pause from the city. Meanwhile, cold dishes typically enjoyed in the summer are making an early return, such as Pyongyang naengmyeon — chilled buckwheat noodles in a delicate, understated broth. The ocean is closer to Seoul than most people realize. A 40-minute drive south from the city center drops you at Baegot Hanul Park, a 5-kilometer coastal stretch that hugs t
March 27, 2026 - 09:00:00
A weekend without rules: Make your own ice cream, experience art by touch
Weekends in Seoul are often shaped by familiar rituals — a cafe visit, a gallery stroll or a quiet afternoon in the city. But sometimes a different kind of outing can make the day more memorable. This weekend offers two such options. At one spot, visitors can go beyond simply ordering a scoop and instead craft their own pint of ice cream, turning dessert into a playful act of creation. At another, an exhibition invites viewers to experience art not only with their eyes, but also with their hands
March 13, 2026 - 09:00:00
From hanok horizons to robot encounter: unique ways of greeting spring
With spring stepping into the city, this weekend calls for plans that feel both fresh and a little unexpected. For those craving calm, a serene cafe at the entrance of Eunpyeong Hanok Village offers coffee with panoramic views of hanok rooftops and Bukhansan in the distance. If you’re in the mood for something more futuristic, Dongdaemun Design Plaza is hosting the Seoul AI Festival 2026, where 17 humanoid robots will be on display from Saturday to Sunday. This weekend, you can get a glimpse of
Feb. 27, 2026 - 09:00:00
Winter’s end with Luminarie and a seafood gem
Winter is drawing to a close, but its lingering, mysterious aura remains in Seoul, where tunnels of light offer a glowing escape, like a passage to another world. For a contrasting experience, a small, intimate seafood restaurant in Sindang, central Seoul, invites diners to savor the freshest seasonal flavors in a quiet corner of the city. The following are The Korea Herald's picks for this weekend. Each February, the outdoor plaza at the foot of sky-piercing Lotte World Tower is given over to a
Feb. 20, 2026 - 10:12:48
Valentine's weekend for romantic indulgence, hands-on fun
Still deciding how to spend the weekend or celebrate Valentine’s Day? Whether you’re in the mood for something sweet and romantic or playful and hands-on, these two spots offer refreshing but distinctly different ways to mark the occasion. Valentine’s Day is the perfect excuse to follow your sweet tooth and seek out new chocolate havens around the city. Tucked away in a quiet corner, La Vie en Coco offers artisanal chocolates and a cosy retreat to those stopping by. The boutique has continued it
Feb. 13, 2026 - 09:00:00
Maybe wear hanbok to a jazz club?
Tucked into Nakwon Sangga, one of the country’s largest instrument-focused shopping complexes, EDLS offers live jazz within a distinctly contemporary environment. Located in central Seoul and right in front of Jongno 3-ga Station on Subway Line No. 5, the venue is easily reachable via multiple transportation options. Its spacious interior is also designed to accommodate a sizable audience. Guests enter with a 15,000 won cover charge — drink order required — and are seated for high-quality live j
Feb. 6, 2026 - 09:00:00
From brunch to brushstrokes: a weekend for the stomach and the eyes
From a cozy all-day brunch spot in Yeonhui-dong to a sprawling illustration fair in Gangnam, this weekend’s picks offer a simple pleasure: good food for the body, and good visuals for the soul. Tucked into Yeonhui-dong — a western Seoul neighborhood known for its quiet streets lined with independent cafés, restaurants and small concept stores — Grain Seoul offers an all-day brunch built around a simple premise: food that is both flavorful and nourishing. The cafe is perfect for those who don’t l
Jan. 30, 2026 - 09:00:00
From Euljiro sashimi table to riverside study retreat
A good weekend in Seoul can move effortlessly from a shared winter meal to a quiet late-night corner with a view. This week’s picks pair the convivial aged sashimi trays of Wooki Sikdang Bada with an unexpectedly serene public study space tucked inside Hotel Naru Seoul — two places that show how the city does everyday pleasures with style and ease. One of the fish Koreans crave most during winter is bang-eo, or yellowtail sashimi. It’s widely available — from neighborhood sashimi restaurants to
Jan. 23, 2026 - 09:00:00
Seeing Seoul in new ways, from fortress views to sensory art
This week’s Curated Weekend spotlights two experiences that invite you to see — and sense — the city in new ways: a scenic walk along the fortress walls of Namhansanseong, offering sweeping nighttime views of Seoul’s glittering skyline, and the immersive exhibition Dialogue in the Dark, where visitors navigate total darkness. As the new year begins, many people are motivated to start fresh and look for places to get some exercise. Namhansanseong Fortress is an ideal destination not only for hiki
Jan. 16, 2026 - 09:00:00
Dining with 'Culinary Class Wars' chef, Daehangno’s winter lineup
As we put the holiday spirit behind us and winter settles in, another weekend approaches. Streaming shows at home and ordering in are comfortable defaults, but for those brave enough to leave the house and head out into the cold in search of a meal or entertainment, two options stand out. You might assume that restaurants run by chefs featured on "Culinary Class Wars" are expensive and almost impossible to book amid the show’s runaway popularity. But an exception lies in the center of Seoul: a r
Jan. 9, 2026 - 09:00:06
Tea, horses and a moment to pause: Weekend ideas to start new year
As the new year settles in, the weekend offers a chance to slow down and look inward — whether by lingering over hand-brewed tea in a quiet corner near Mangwon Market or by wandering through an exhibition at the National Folk Museum that reflects on humanity’s enduring bond with the horse, a symbol of guidance, belief and resolve. Away from the hustle and bustle of the city and nearby Mangwon Market sits T.Nomad, a quiet, traditional tea house serving hand-brewed teas in handmade pottery cups, a
Jan. 2, 2026 - 09:00:00
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