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Weekend picks: Bojagi, budget bites, rooftop brews
For this week, The Korea Herald offers three spots — a traditional bojagi exhibition, a beloved student malatang joint and a scenic cafe — to enjoy simple pleasures in different forms. “Bojagi, Embracing Daily Life” is the kind of exhibition sparking contemplation on everyday household items, namely the traditional Korean wrapping cloth known as “bojagi.” The exhibition at the Seoul Museum of Craft Art looks through 98 pieces, brought together by the late Huh Dong-hwa, a Korean collector who ded
April 18, 2025 - 09:00:00
Breathe, sip and spoon: 3 spots to recharge this weekend
If life gives you berries, try going for an acai bowl filled with fruit and your favorite toppings. Every weekend, a large crowd usually spills into the streets of Apgujeong Rodeo, a popular neighborhood in the posh Gangnam district of southern Seoul, which boasts streets full of luxury brands, curated shops and fine dining restaurants. In a small alley there, you can also find a dessert shop called A-ha Dosan that offers a frozen acai bowl with oats, honey, strawberries, bananas and choco loops
April 11, 2025 - 09:00:00
Art and arabica, mafia games, and pork belly sactuary
Southeast Asian art and arabica coffee in Cheongdam-dong Tromarama, an acclaimed Indonesian Collective founded in 2006, shows its first solo exhibition in Seoul at SongEun, titled “Ping Inside Noisy Giraffe.” At the center of the collective’s artistic inspiration, is the ever-changing relationship between humans and the digital realm. The exhibition, a compilation of video pieces from across the collective’s career as well as newly commissioned works, presents its audience with the following que
April 4, 2025 - 09:00:00
Teleport to a tropical rainforest
Dine on Italian, try making takoyaki, relax at greenery cafe Italian classic Located in the heart of Gangnam-gu, Schedule Cheongdam is positioned in a posh neighborhood known for everything upscale from food to fashion. But the food here isn’t pretentious. Nor is it especially pricey. The jambon Caesar salad is a good way to start your meal here, as the meltingly tender French ham readies your taste buds for what’s to come. The black truffle gnocchi is just that, a dish of small Italian dumpling
March 28, 2025 - 09:00:00
Haven for kitty lovers
Premium hanwoo experience at ‘Daegwallyeong Hanwoo Town’ As Korean cuisine gains popularity worldwide, hanwoo, or Korean beef, is also drawing attention from global food enthusiasts. While well-known hanwoo-producing regions like Hoengseong in Gangwon Province, Yeongju in North Gyeongsang Province and Jangsu in North Jeolla Province have long been recognized, fewer people are aware of the high-quality hanwoo from Daegwallyeong in Gangwon Province. Nestled in an area famous for its pristine air,
March 21, 2025 - 09:00:00
Back on track
Destinations for car enthusiasts, tea lovers and golfers Futuristic automotive wonderland Hyundai Motorstudio Goyang, a paradise for car enthusiasts, offers a glimpse into the past, present and future of Hyundai vehicles. Located in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province, this immersive cultural space allows visitors to explore everything from the latest electric SUVs, like the Ioniq 9. One of the key attractions, "Into a Car," offers a look into the car manufacturing process. Visitors can witness everything
March 14, 2025 - 09:00:00
The right impression
Exhibition of impressionists, cafe with view and hot dating spot Lasting impression “Frontiers of Impressionism: Paintings from the Worcester Art Museum” is running at The Hyundai Seoul in Yeouido through May 26. The exhibition features 53 paintings from 39 impressionists, who favored sketching the fleeting over the eternal, everyday life over the grand and indoors over outdoors when recording their view of the 19th century world. Starting with “Water Lilies” by French impressionism pioneer Clau
March 7, 2025 - 09:00:00
Try tacos, toast paintings and fantastical world of cookies
Tacos in Sinyongsan For those craving tacos in Sinyongsan, The Taco Booth offers a flavorful experience. Located in the bustling food alley of Yongnidan-gil in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, this vibrant eatery has already captured the hearts of taco lovers with its bold, well-seasoned dishes. The Taco Booth, originally launched as a "New York-style" taqueria in Apgujeong-dong, Seoul, has built a strong following with its signature birria tacos and quesadillas, known for their crispy tortillas and perfectly
Feb. 28, 2025 - 09:00:00
Eternal beauty
Beyond the glitter An immersive exhibition highlighting work by Austrian artist Gustav Klimt, best known for portraits decorated with gold leaf, is taking place through March at Groundseesaw Myeong-dong in Seoul. The 50-minute multimedia show “Gustav Klimt: Timeless Beauty” showcases paintings by Klimt. He was a founder and the first president of the Vienna Secession, a 19th-century artist group that sought a new balance of art and design that was less influenced by state patronage. The show wal
Feb. 21, 2025 - 09:00:00
Old-style donkaseu, birthday book and temple of sound
Tonkatsu Haven at Namsan While exploring the breathtaking scenery of Namsan, one of Seoul’s must-visit destinations, make a stop at the famous tonkatsu street at the foot of the mountain for a warm, delicious meal before continuing your journey. Lining the base of Namsan are numerous restaurants specializing in tonkatsu, or fried pork cutlet. This area reportedly became a hub for tonkatsu as it was considered an upscale yet approachable dish that allowed tourists to enjoy a special experience. A
Feb. 14, 2025 - 09:00:00
NYC subway-themed cafe, children's books and premium BBQ
Step into New York in Seoul Yes, it's deja vu. Step inside a New York City subway-themed cafe in Seoul's Seocho-gu for a cup of coffee and sweets and to chat, drink, work and, of course, take some pictures for Instagram. At Drunken Bean's subway-inspired setting, staircases that take us to a replica of Manhattan's 55th Street subway station entrance welcome you. For those who haven't been to the city that never sleeps, you will be able to get a taste of New York's subway, right here. If you walk
Feb. 7, 2025 - 09:00:00
Heritage transformed as modern escapes
Historic department store reimagined as cafe in Mokpo; Heritage site hosting boundary-challenging exhibition in Daejeon; Vinyl sanctuary in Seoul Historic department store reimagined as cafe in Mokpo Travelers exploring southern South Korea may want to add the newly opened Cafe Hwashin Chainstore to their itinerary. This grand cafe is housed in a historic building that was originally the Hwashin Department Store, built in 1935 during the Japanese colonial era. Upon entering, visitors are greeted
Jan. 31, 2025 - 09:00:00
Relax with white art, Bukhan River view, frolicking felines
Lost in rumination The exhibition “Tale” is running through the end of March at Gallery Royal in Seoul, inviting those who value solitary contemplation. The majority of the 35 works hanging on the gallery walls -- mostly white painted wood and canvas -- are untitled. “I just draw the bare minimum of what I think should be there to convey what I feel,” artist Choi Hong-sun said, referring to his canvasses painted gray with a line or two drawn across them. He was inspired by desert and prairie in
Jan. 24, 2025 - 09:00:03
Taste the universe
Record bar, galactic-themed cafe and craft workshops for cold winter weekend Sip, chat and groove at Kompakt Record Bar Looking for a bar with good music and a laid-back atmosphere? Kompakt Record Bar in Seongsu-gu, eastern Seoul, offers a perfect blend of music appreciation and relaxation. This listening bar and brand is founded on a deep respect for record culture and the local DJ scene. The Seongsu location is the third branch, with the other two in Apgujeong-dong and Sinsa-dong, also in Seou
Jan. 17, 2025 - 09:00:00
Winter sports and art for Seoul's coldest weekend yet
Try a figure-skating class, go sledding in Yeouido or explore up-and-coming artists One-day skating classes for all levels Ice Works, a large skating facility on the fourth floor of the E-Mart Yeoksam branch near Hanti Station in Seoul, offers one-day classes to those interested in trying ice skating. The venue spans approximately 5,000 square meters and boasts the largest ice rink in Gangnam. Ice Works offers a variety of activities on its four separate rinks, including figure skating, ice hock
Jan. 10, 2025 - 09:00:00
