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Wellness at hanok village, mountain meals and design treasures
Get ready for winter this weekend with wellness programs at Namsangol Hanok Village, have a feast after a hike on Cheonggyesan or try redecorating your home. As the temperature drops, Seoul’s Namsangol Hanok Village is inviting visitors to experience a season of warmth and restoration through its new winter program, "Warm Winter Healing in Hanok," running Nov. 15 to Dec. 6. Reinterpreting the wisdom of traditional Korean medicine under the theme of warming the body and boosting energy, the progr
Nov. 14, 2025 - 09:00:00
Photo exhibition, art in garden and pink playground
Nodeul Island sits in an unlikely spot -- smack in the middle of the Han River, beneath the bridge linking Yongsan in the north and Noryangjin in the south. This compact artificial island opened in 2019 as a music complex, packing exhibition halls, performance spaces and art galleries into its small frame. Through Nov. 11, Sony's "One and Only" exhibition fills one of the island's galleries with work from three Sony Partners artists alongside 100 user-submitted photos from the MyAlpha365 contest
Nov. 7, 2025 - 09:00:00
Games, music and books to feed the soul
From gaming and music to books, this week’s Well-Curated Weekend highlights three ways to recharge your spirit: a gamer’s hideout in Jongno, a soulful photo exhibition in Daehangno and Korea’s newest megalibrary in Suwon. Sitting in the heart of Seoul in Jongak is Mouse Potato, an expansive, stylish hangout where guests can indulge in desserts and drinks while diving into a wide selection of video games — all without a time limit or extra fee. Simply order a drink and you’re free to play for as
Oct. 24, 2025 - 09:00:00
Plan for next year, shop and craft, hit a riverside gym
Feeling ambitious? Ready to get a head start on 2026? Head over to Mushroom Paper Farm, where you can assemble your very own planner. Or, if you're in the mood to shop for new kitchenware, browse and make your own ceramic pieces at Nightfruti. Finally, the weather can't be an excuse for skipping your workout. Hangang Outdoor Gym Oksu has you covered, literally, with the latest gym equipment and an unparalleled view of the Han River. As the year winds down, stationery lovers face the annual ritua
Oct. 17, 2025 - 09:00:00
Return of Korea's first classic listening room, Renaissance
Renaissance, Re:naissance is more than just a place to enjoy classical LPs — it’s a modern reimagining of Korea’s first classical music listening room, founded during one of the nation’s darkest periods. At the height of the Korean War, as Seoul fell and Busan became the provisional capital, the nearby city of Daegu swelled with refugees, artists and displaced citizens. Among them was the late Park Yong-chan, chair of Shinheung Construction, who fled his hometown carrying just a few precious pos
Oct. 14, 2025 - 15:46:15
Bot brews, sea of silvergrass and time travel at old train station
With so much going on, Seongsu can tire you out. If you need some time out, head over to a book lounge that serves coffee brewed by robots. In Korea, autumn is synonymous with silver grass and one of the best places to take in this autumnal glory is at Haneul Park near World Cup Stadium. An ecological park built atop a former landfill, it is an engineering marvel. A former train station now a cultural space marks its centennary by turnning back the clock. Imagine Seoul and Seoul Station 100 year
Oct. 10, 2025 - 09:00:08
Wine, international crafts and Russian ice cream
Want to sample wines rather than commit to a whole bottle? Tap Shop Bar is just the answer. At its five locations in Seoul, you can pour yourself a glass from a tap, pair it with your meal, and if you like it, pick up a bottle to take home. Feeling creative? head to the World Craft Festival, running Friday and Saturday at the Seoul Museum of Craft Art, and try your hand at making crafts from around the world -- including Korea's norigae and lacquered chopsticks. Love is in the air at Romantic Ro
Sept. 26, 2025 - 09:00:00
Trip to space, music with view and authentic basalmic
This weekend in the Greater Seoul area, you can blast off to space with an immersive art exhibition in Incheon, lounge in a music salon and watch the sun set by the Imjin River, or challenge your epicurean sensibilities with balsamic vinegar like you've never experienced it at Lotte World Tower. A permanent exhibition in Incheon offers visitors a chance to explore space-themed media art through immersive technology and interactive design. Le Space Inspire, located within Inspire Entertainment Re
Sept. 19, 2025 - 09:00:00
Soak in African culture, try latest games and select your own coffee beans
A vibrant festival of African culture lands at DDP this weekend, where you'll be treated to the dance, music and fashion of Africa. If gaming is your thing, head over to HiKR ground where you can get your fill of the latest games. If you are in the theater district of Daehagno this weekend, drop by Coffee Hanyakbang Hyehwa and savor unique drinks in an equally unique, retro setting. The Seoul Africa Festival is set to bring the rich cultures, rhythms, and flavors of Africa right to the heart of
Sept. 12, 2025 - 09:00:00
Digital arcade, relaxed izakaya and rolls of masking tape
If you find yourself in Seongsu-dong this weekend, we have a perfect way for you to de-stress in the hip eastern Seoul neighborhood. Get you blood pumping and adrenaline rushing at Mission Five Arcade, where you are tasked with completing five missions in 18 minutes. Next, head for a cold drink and a bite to go with it at Yakitori Tomeiru, where hits from the 2000s and 2010s create a relaxed mood. Feeling creative? Head over to Rolledpaint in Seogyo-dong, where walls linked with rolls and rolls
Sept. 5, 2025 - 09:00:00
Wintry J-pop escape, beignets and bayou soul in Yongsan
It appears summer is not yet ready to cede to fall. If you can bear the heat no longer, make an escape to a snow-themed J-pop band pop-up store, complete with igloo aesthetics. Or, you can embrace the heat and try authentic beignets and chicory coffee prepared by a Louisiana native. Japan’s beloved pop group Snow Man opens its first-ever pop-up store in South Korea this weekend, offering a refreshing escape for Korean fans sweltering in the summer heat. Under the theme of “Winter at the heart of
Aug. 29, 2025 - 09:00:00
Emerging artists, gaming merch and photo museums
With the weather forecast calling for another sweltering hot weekend, an indoor escape might be in order. Explore young, emerging artists at the old Seoul Station, which dates back to 1925; get your dopamine hit at a large indoor gaming zone or view historic photographs at Seoul's first museum specializing in photography — all in the comfort of cool indoors. Asia’s largest art fair for young artists is in full swing at the former Seoul Station, now known as Cultural Station Seoul 284. The 18th A
Aug. 22, 2025 - 09:00:05
It's all about music
Great jazz playing in a hole in the wall, traditional folk songs in a beautiful hanok and music on request at an LP bar all make for great getaways It’s not always the fancy luxury bars that leave the deepest impression. Sometimes, it’s the small, hidden spot you stumble on that offers just the right atmosphere and drinks. Fru, a Japanese izakaya about 300 meters from Exit No. 2 of Anguk Station on Subway Line No. 3 in Jongno-gu, Seoul, has just one four-person table and a bar with nine seats. B
Aug. 15, 2025 - 09:00:00
More summer escapes: Cinema under a bridge, nighttime dip in the sea, a tranquil garden stroll
Believe it or not, autumn has officially begun in Korea. Thursday was "Ipchun" on the lunar calendar, marking the end of summer and the start of fall. While the days remain as hot as ever, mornings feel a tad bit cooler. Or is this just wishful thinking? Either way, The Korea Herald is back with some ways to stay cool this weekend. Seoul is hosting special movie screenings under Han River bridges for the next three Saturdays, while just outside the city, a serene garden inspired by traditional K
Aug. 8, 2025 - 09:00:09
Guilt-free shopping, calming art and cool games
"No buy July" is over, making this a perfect time to shop guilt-free at a Goodwill Store. If you are going to the mall to escape the heat, why not add an exhibition to your list? The oppressive heat is a perfect excuse to indulge in a gaming lounge to try new games or play your favorites. Here are some suggestions for the weekend. What if shopping could spark joy and create social good? At the Goodwill Store by Milal Foundation, it does just that. With 42 locations nationwide, including one tuck
Aug. 1, 2025 - 09:00:06
