{"id":45581,"date":"2017-08-02T16:29:30","date_gmt":"2017-08-02T15:29:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/centmagazine.co.uk\/?p=45581"},"modified":"2017-08-11T17:05:54","modified_gmt":"2017-08-11T16:05:54","slug":"insider-guide-seoul-south-korea","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/?p=45581","title":{"rendered":"Insider Guide; Seoul, South Korea"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>With its modern skyscrapers, innovative technology, and colourful K-Pop videos, South Korea\u2019s international profile is a metropolis based on creativity and style.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gear3.kr\/\" target=\"_blank\">GEAR3<\/a> is a luxury Korean luggage brand which places performance and materialistic functionality at the forefront of its ethos by encompassing minimal but well considered designs. We spoke to Saen Park, the Seoul-based fashion designer\u00a0and creator of men\u2019s accessories brand,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.gear3.kr\/\" target=\"_blank\">GEAR3<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>As an aspiring bag designer from a young age, Park majored in visual design and was awarded New Upcoming Designer at the Seoul Design Festival. Park was scouted by South Korean label, SSAMZIE, before establishing <a href=\"http:\/\/www.gear3.kr\/\" target=\"_blank\">GEAR3<\/a> in 2008.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/night-1085845_opt.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-45923\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/night-1085845_opt.jpg?resize=580%2C326\" alt=\"night-1085845_opt\" width=\"580\" height=\"326\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/night-1085845_opt.jpg?w=700&amp;ssl=1 700w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/night-1085845_opt.jpg?resize=300%2C168&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/night-1085845_opt.jpg?resize=600%2C337&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/night-1085845_opt.jpg?resize=680%2C382&amp;ssl=1 680w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>What are your favourite bars to chill at after a stressful day?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I am currently based in Hongdae, an area of Seoul best known for its urban, arts, and indie music culture and home to Hongik University, one of the most well-regarded architecture and art institutions in South Korea.<\/p>\n<p>As Hongdae is regarded as the youth-culture hub of the capital, there are plenty of bars to choose from.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/tmbar\" target=\"_blank\">T:M<\/a> is my current neighbourhood local. They offer an extensive wine list, a variety of single malt whiskeys, cocktails, and exquisite gourmet food.<br \/>\nAddress:\u00a025-29, Dangin-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/TM1_opt.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-45927\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/TM1_opt.jpg?resize=580%2C410\" alt=\"TM1_opt\" width=\"580\" height=\"410\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/TM1_opt.jpg?w=700&amp;ssl=1 700w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/TM1_opt.jpg?resize=300%2C212&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/TM1_opt.jpg?resize=600%2C424&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/TM1_opt.jpg?resize=680%2C480&amp;ssl=1 680w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/TM2_opt.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-45926\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/TM2_opt.jpg?resize=580%2C410\" alt=\"TM2_opt\" width=\"580\" height=\"410\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/TM2_opt.jpg?w=700&amp;ssl=1 700w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/TM2_opt.jpg?resize=300%2C212&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/TM2_opt.jpg?resize=600%2C424&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/TM2_opt.jpg?resize=680%2C480&amp;ssl=1 680w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Kr%C3%A4merlee\/1456496831317931\" target=\"_blank\">Kr\u00e4merlee<\/a>\u00a0is special, because they brew their beer. On summer nights, people arrive in crowds to sit outside. As indicated by the German name, this bar offers a simple menu of six craft beers and four food dishes.<br \/>\nAddress:368-27, Hapjeong-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul<\/p>\n<p><strong>Do you have a selection of restaurants which you frequently visit?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/seoul\/restaurants\/locanda-mong-ro\" target=\"_blank\">Locanda mongro<\/a> is a personal favourite of mine. Owned and operated by Chef Chan II Park, the restaurant produces incredible food using traditional Italian cooking methods but with Korean ingredients. \u00a0I often read Chef Park\u2019s essays and have been a longtime admirer of his cooking.<br \/>\nAddress: B1F, 377-20, Seogyo-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul<\/p>\n<p>Whilst we are on the subject of Italian food, Sangsudong yangsickdang also deserves to be mentioned!<br \/>\nAddress: 30-3, Dangin-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/SANSUDONGYANGSIKDANG_opt.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-45928\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/SANSUDONGYANGSIKDANG_opt.jpg?resize=580%2C723\" alt=\"SANSUDONGYANGSIKDANG_opt\" width=\"580\" height=\"723\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/SANSUDONGYANGSIKDANG_opt.jpg?w=700&amp;ssl=1 700w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/SANSUDONGYANGSIKDANG_opt.jpg?resize=240%2C300&amp;ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/SANSUDONGYANGSIKDANG_opt.jpg?resize=600%2C747&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/SANSUDONGYANGSIKDANG_opt.jpg?resize=680%2C847&amp;ssl=1 680w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/SANSUDONGYANGSIKDANG_opt.jpg?resize=300%2C373&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Dangin sickdang is a small Korean restaurant which serves traditional healthy dishes made from local ingredients. This restaurant is a true authentic taste of Korea!<br \/>\nAddress: 2F, 25-22, Dangin-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/DANGINSIKDANG1_opt.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-45931\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/DANGINSIKDANG1_opt.jpg?resize=580%2C410\" alt=\"DANGINSIKDANG1_opt\" width=\"580\" height=\"410\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/DANGINSIKDANG1_opt.jpg?w=700&amp;ssl=1 700w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/DANGINSIKDANG1_opt.jpg?resize=300%2C212&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/DANGINSIKDANG1_opt.jpg?resize=600%2C424&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/DANGINSIKDANG1_opt.jpg?resize=680%2C480&amp;ssl=1 680w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/DANGINSIKDANG2_opt.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-45930\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/DANGINSIKDANG2_opt.jpg?resize=580%2C410\" alt=\"DANGINSIKDANG2_opt\" width=\"580\" height=\"410\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/DANGINSIKDANG2_opt.jpg?w=700&amp;ssl=1 700w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/DANGINSIKDANG2_opt.jpg?resize=300%2C212&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/DANGINSIKDANG2_opt.jpg?resize=600%2C424&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/DANGINSIKDANG2_opt.jpg?resize=680%2C480&amp;ssl=1 680w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Are there any galleries you like to visit in your spare time?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.de\/search?q=%EA%B0%A4%EB%9F%AC%EB%A6%AC+%ED%8C%A9%ED%86%A0%EB%A6%AC&amp;oq=%EA%B0%A4%EB%9F%AC%EB%A6%AC+%ED%8C%A9%ED%86%A0%EB%A6%AC&amp;aqs=chrome..69i57.2521j0j7&amp;sourceid=chrome&amp;ie=UTF-8#q=gallery+factory+seoul\" target=\"_blank\">Gallery Factory<\/a> is a small gallery which is always worth a visit. The gallery collaborates with both domestic and foreign contemporary artists, designers, and performerson a regular basis.<br \/>\nAddress: 127-3, Changseong-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mmca.go.kr\/\" target=\"_blank\">MMCA<\/a> is Korea\u2019s National Museum and Contemporary Art. The national museum is split over 4 different locations around South Korea, including one in Seoul. The MMCA in Seoul incorporates the madang, a courtyard found in traditional Korean houses. The museum\u2019s individual buildings are arranged around 6 open spaces.<br \/>\nAddress: 165, Sogeok-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sangsangmadang.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Sangsangmadang<\/a>\u00a0is a complex cultural space with an exhibition hall, a movie theatre, a gift shop, and performance halls. The 2nd and 3rd floors are typically used as gallery space whereas the downstairs area is often used to watch indie movies and local performances.<br \/>\nAddress: 367-5 Seogyo-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea<\/p>\n<p><strong>Would you recommend any\u00a0bookstores in the local area?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/aloeplaces.wordpress.com\/2016\/01\/18\/thanks-books\/\" target=\"_blank\">Thanks books\u00a0<\/a>is a small local bookstore\u00a0and is very well known amongst the locals of Hongdae. It is small but substantial with a good selection on display.<br \/>\nAddress: 367-13, Seogyo-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul<\/p>\n<p>There are quite a few second hand book stores in Seoul, but the Aladin second-hand bookstore has a very good selection to rummage through (a\u00a0selection of second hand bookstores in Seoul can be <a href=\"http:\/\/magazine.seoulselection.com\/2016\/05\/13\/second-hand-seoul\/\" target=\"_blank\">found\u00a0here<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p><strong>What about Clubs in the area?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Hongdae has become much more commercialised over the years, but it is still regarded as the only place for people to gather for music and nights out.<\/p>\n<p>I personally don&#8217;t go to clubs any more, as they are popular amongst 20 year-olds. One of the oldest standing clubs in the area is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/clubMWG\" target=\"_blank\">MWG<\/a>. They always have interesting themed parties or special events happening. The club has been in the same spot since 1996 which is very rare. One rumour about the club is that the club is haunted and quite a few people have reported seeing ghosts!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.clubinkorea.com\/m2\/?ckattempt=1\" target=\"_blank\">M2<\/a> is one of the oldest electronic clubs in the area. It has been open for 13 years, but is still very popular as the DJ\u2019s are always good. For an alternative night out I would also suggest\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/%ED%99%8D%EB%8C%80-%EB%9F%AD%EC%85%94%EB%A6%AC-%EC%88%98%EB%85%B8%EB%9E%98%EB%B0%A9\/100101246815355\" target=\"_blank\">Su noraebang<\/a>\u00a0which is one of the oldest karaoke bars in Hongdae. The special thing about this place is the big windows in each of the rooms, so people can see you singing from outside.<\/p>\n<p>I also visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/yricafe\/\" target=\"_blank\">Yri cafe<\/a>\u00a0which is run by former artists and musicians. Many creatives and musicians from the Hongdae area go to this cafe. They have a room with filled with art books, and if you are lucky, you can see an improvised small concert there.<\/p>\n<p>There is definitely more to Hongdae than meets the eye. There are a lot of small hidden alleys where you can walk around, discover hidden gems, and truly immerse yourself in the beautiful city of Seoul.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/family_opt.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-45929\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/family_opt.jpg?resize=580%2C646\" alt=\"family_opt\" width=\"580\" height=\"646\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/family_opt.jpg?w=700&amp;ssl=1 700w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/family_opt.jpg?resize=269%2C300&amp;ssl=1 269w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/family_opt.jpg?resize=600%2C668&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/family_opt.jpg?resize=680%2C757&amp;ssl=1 680w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/family_opt.jpg?resize=300%2C334&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>GEAR3&#8217;s luggage collection is\u00a0rich with purpose and unparalleled performance. To view it online <a href=\"http:\/\/www.gear3.kr\/product\/list.html?cate_no=24\" target=\"_blank\">click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With its modern skyscrapers, innovative technology, and colourful K-Pop videos, South Korea\u2019s international profile is a metropolis based on creativity&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":45944,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_uf_show_specific_survey":0,"_uf_disable_surveys":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[1],"tags":[1255,11288,11289,7328,5739,11291,2444,11290],"features_issues":[],"featured_themes":[],"ppma_author":[16671],"class_list":["post-45581","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-100-percent-design","tag-design-2","tag-gear3","tag-insider-guide","tag-seoul","tag-south-korea","tag-tourism","tag-travel","tag-visit"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Insider Guide; 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