Well-curated weekend In series
Weekend activities recommendations

Well-curated weekend In series
Weekend activities recommendations
Lantern festival, PC room and animations galore
Seoul Lantern Festival The annual Seoul Lantern Festival, held until Jan. 21, 2024, is made all the more memorable this year with the event spanning areas from Gwanghwamun Square to Seoul Plaza. The areas light up from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. The lighting show, which first began in 2009, features installa
Dec. 22, 2023 - 09:01:49Harry Potter, Warner Bros. and an experimental bakery
Chewy rusk? Experimental bakery at Haebangchon Located on the way down the steep Haebangchon hill, O’pato, which has been loved for its homely European brunch and dining menu from soup to sandwiches, has newly opened a bakery offering a variety of experimental but irresistible bread. Although the b
Dec. 15, 2023 - 09:01:07Embrace the holiday spirit with lights, concerts and a Christmas market
Christmas-themed media facade in Myeong-dong Shinsegae Department Store in Myeong-dong, Seoul, has become a must-visit Christmas spot in the city. The building’s facade has been transformed into a splendid Christmas lights display with the theme of “Magical Winter Fantasy.” Once the Mitsukoshi Depar
Dec. 8, 2023 - 09:10:27Eccentric art, 'hanji' mobiles and Christmas ornaments
Reflect at must-see MSCHF exhibition Thought-provoking artworks by MSCHF, an art collective that refuses to be confined by gallery walls, are on show at Daelim Museum in Anguk-dong, Seoul. Titled “Nothing Is Sacred,” the exhibition brings together 130 works by MSCHF including paintings, interactive
Dec. 1, 2023 - 09:01:53Seokchon Lake light festival, indoor zoo and Singaporean fashion
Enjoy luminous night view at Seokchon Lake With the days getting shorter, more light festivals illuminating the long dark nights of winter are on their way. Seokchon Lake -- a popular destination for watching cherry blossoms in spring --- in Jamsil, southeastern Seoul, seeks to become a beautiful ni
Nov. 24, 2023 - 09:01:24English tea, sticky rice treats and yes, you can strike the bell at Bosingak
Cozy, warm tearoom in Huam-dong For imbibers of among the oldest aromatic beverages, a cozy and quiet place to enjoy afternoon tea time can be found in Huam-dong in Yongsan, central Seoul. TeaRoom Rossetti is a small, friendly place where the owner offers freshly baked scones with clotted cream and
Nov. 17, 2023 - 09:01:39LP listening pleasure, Pokemon pop-up and Korean traditional archery
Groove to LP sounds at Music Complex Seoul The Music Complex Seoul, located inside the Anyoung Insadong shopping center in Jongno-gu, central Seoul, offers the special experience of listening to music in an old-fashioned yet captivating way -- via records on turntables. Adorned with retro red wallpa
Nov. 10, 2023 - 09:01:05Seoul nightscape from revolving restaurant, painting over coffee and dazzling Christmas village
This weekend may be the last chance to see the red and gold fall foliage at its peak in Seoul. N Seoul Tower is where you can enjoy the autumn colors while hiking the trail to the tower on top of Namsan. If you arrive at the top at night, you can enjoy panoramic views of central Seoul as well as che
Nov. 3, 2023 - 09:01:14Traditional dessert, fall strolls and art downtown
Savor traditional Korean desserts at Korea House The Korea House, affiliated with the Korea Cultural Heritage Foundation, is offering a chance to savor traditional Korean confectionaries sold under its dessert brand Kohojae. The Korea House has prepared the "Autumn Dessert Course," which comprises a
Oct. 27, 2023 - 09:01:41Lego art, Picasso ceramics and premium single malts
Korean heritage built with Lego A special Lego exhibition titled "HEstorical Lego" is underway on the second floor of Moryham in Myeong-dong, central Seoul. Themed around Korea's traditional cultural heritage, mostly from the Joseon era (1392-1910), the “HEstorical Lego” exhibition comprises a total
Oct. 20, 2023 - 09:01:27Evening stroll at Jeong-dong, waterway fest at Gimpo and kimchi interpreted in surprising ways
Take a journey through time to the streets of Jeong-dong this weekend, where Jeongdong Culture Night will be held Friday and Saturday at Deoksugung Palace and the Jeong-dong area in Jung-gu, central Seoul. During its heyday, the Jeong-dong area was the epicenter of burgeoning new trends. Cultural si
Oct. 13, 2023 - 09:01:00DIY accessories at Dongdaemun, special Fellini screenings and Austin Lee exhibition
DIY accessories at Dongdaemun Shopping Complex The Dongdaemun Shopping Complex, a six-story wholesale shopping center where you'll find everything you need for jewelry- and craft making, is enjoying new-found fame among young people. The shops on the fifth floor specialize in beading and jewelry-mak
Oct. 6, 2023 - 09:01:06A weekend for fall-time festivities
Namhae Oktoberfest comes to Seoul A limited-time pop-up event introducing Namhae German Village is being held in Seongsu-dong through Tuesday. The event sheds light on how Namhae German Village -- a village built by Koreans who went to work in Germany primarily as nurses and miners in the ‘60s and t
Sept. 22, 2023 - 09:02:02Exorcist lab, outdoor reading and artsy street festival make for rich fall weekend
“Dr. Cheon and Lost Talisman” pop-up store in Seongsu A pop-up store for the upcoming comedy flick,“Dr. Cheon and Lost Talisman,” in Seongsu-dong, Seoul, is set to entertain visitors ahead of the film’s opening on Sept. 27. Directed by Kim Seong-sik, “Dr. Cheon and Lost Talisman” tells the story of
Sept. 15, 2023 - 09:01:31Hop on over to high-end stationery store, Hangang dog pool and DDP new media exhibit
Point of View The Hyundai Seoul, the biggest department store in Seoul, has everything there is for anyone to spend their precious weekend. Visitors can enjoy almost 13 football fields filled with with sports facilities, contemporary retail, luxury brands, restaurants, an in-door garden and more. An
Sept. 8, 2023 - 09:01:12