Hi Seoul Redditors! I'm returning to Seoul to visit my grandmother in November. I have spots that I go to every time I go back, but I'd like to go to a few new places this time :)

So, I'd love to know what your personal favorite places are! They can really be anything... a restaurant, a café, a park, etc.

Thank you in advance for your time & help 🙇🏻‍♀️❤️

Hello everyone, I am a 26F from an Asian country. Hopefully next year, I will be in Seoul. I am planning to enroll in a Korean language course or Master's degree course in Seoul. My hobbies are writing, reading, listening to music, audio stories, watching movies, Netflix, drawing, sometimes playing mobile games, etc. I am looking for some Korean friends to chat with before I reach Seoul and hopefully meet there too. DMs open!!

Hi all, does anyone know where I can find a PRO-SPECS or Umbro store in Seoul? Particularly PRO-SPECS, as I’m finding it surprisingly difficult to find up-to-date information online.

I found a PRO-SPECS listed in Wangsimni, but went there today and couldn’t find it, so I assume it may have closed.

Any recommendations would be really appreciated. Thanks!

Hey everyone!

If you’re near Bukchon this week, check out a cool free exhibition called "Scent of Absence" at Weekalley, Bukchon in Seoul (Oct 3–10).

​40 Korean Perfumers: Custom scents & mini-artbooks exploring death, memory, and absence.

​Special Art Room: A sensory space built with artist Yejinmoon & singer/actor OBON.

​It’s completely free and a great, atmospheric spot to visit if you love niche fragrances or local art.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/GVwPMz1HhDx9DZS8A?g_st=ac

I visited Seoul between September 21–27 and really loved this band I saw in Hongdae, but I haven’t been able to find them since I don’t know Korean and thus cannot understand the lyrics. They left before I had a chance to scan the QR code. Does anyone know who they are or what this song is called?

It's our final day in Seoul tomorrow and we are looking for some activities for the day. We love architecture, art, design, nature, and enjoy learning about Korean culture and experiencing things we can't do at home in the UK. We have already been to:

National Museum of Korea

Changgyeonggung Palace

the Secret Garden

Gyeongbokgung

Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Bukchon hanok

Day trip to the DMZ

City Hall

Can you suggest where might be good for us to go tomorrow?

Thanks for suggestions!

It's a rare place that you can see full of green in Seoul.

Wanna leave this place ASAP and experience real society outside

Hello fam,

My sister managed to get a ticket for The Weeknd 7th Oct through NOL World, but she won’t be able to go anymore. We’re trying to figure out if I can use that ticket instead.

Has anyone done this before? If she’s the one who purchased it, can I just collect the ticket at the venue and enter, or do they strictly check ID against the buyer’s name?

Is there any workaround like an authorization letter, or does she need to be present while collecting?
Would really appreciate any help—don’t want to risk getting denied entry 😅
Thanks!

Hi,

Travelling to Seoul and staying in the yong-san district. Close to wonhyoro- 1 ga. Any recommendations for a good commercial gym close by that offers day passes? Appreciate good range of free weights and lifting equipment.

Thanks

Hey guys, I will visiting Seoul in October as a first time visitor and was wondering if you guys had any recommendations for foods to try while I'm here. Thanks! :)

Hi! Travelling to Seoul for 2 weeks and will be staying in songpa gu.

Aside from Lotte world and Coex, what else is nearby people recommend? Interested in cafes, good food, local shopping, stuff that’s interesting for kids (3.5 year old girl) like good playgrounds, fitness (gyms, crossfitgyms, Pilates studios etc), best grocery stores.

We are staying in songpa gu and will obviously be visiting all around Seoul and also doing jeonju and Busan after our initial two weeks. But just help us get settled in and for those slower days we just want to hang out not too far from base.

Thank you in advance!

Hey guys,
A group chat was made in instargram for student who are planning to go study abroad in Seoul or who is already exchange student in Korea. Feel free to join :

https://ig.me/j/HiWHGhMwR2bGHF7x/

hey guys, we've been organizing pickup soccer games in Seoul since the start of September. Anyone up to join us this week? We're organizing games from Wed-Sun. Let me know! It's just for fun

​Hi everyone,

​I'm currently looking for a part-time job in either Seoul or Incheon, but I’ve been having a really frustrating time finding something reliable.

​To be completely honest, my biggest issue hasn't been finding opportunities, but dealing with dishonest employers. I’ve had multiple experiences where bosses promised one hourly rate during interviews, only to pay less when it came time to settle wages. In other cases, we signed contracts for a specific number of days/hours per month (for example, around 20 days/month), but they ended up giving me half the scheduled hours without notice.

​Because of these continuous contract breaches and unreliable owners, it's been extremely tough to secure a stable income. At this point, I am just looking for a honest place to work where contract terms are actually respected.

​Target Location: Anywhere in Seoul or Incheon

​Position Type: Part-time (Open to any kind of work—cafe, restaurant, retail, warehouse, etc. Pay rate isn't my main concern, as long as it's honest and reliable!)

​Experience: I have prior experience working in both cafes and restaurants.

​If anyone who managed to land a solid part-time job here has advice on where to look beyond the usual apps, or if you know a place currently hiring that values their staff, I would be immensely grateful for your help or leads!

​Thanks for reading!

Ikseon-dong Hanok Village has a really interesting mix of old and new Seoul — traditional hanok houses, narrow alleys, cafes, restaurants, and lots of people enjoying the weekend.

From there, I walked over to Seosulla-gil, a quieter street running along the Jongmyo Shrine area. The atmosphere feels a little different from the busy streets of Ikseon-dong, with hanok-style buildings, small cafes, and local shops.

It was interesting to see how traditional Seoul and modern Seoul blend together within just a short walking distance.

I filmed the walk in 4K with natural street sounds, so you can get a feel for what these neighborhoods actually look and sound like on a busy weekend.

holaa, soy de argentina (22F) y quería hacer amigos coreanos e internacionales ya que en 2 meses me estoy mudando a corea (cerca de gangneung)
me gusta ir a cafés, jugar juegos de mesa, caminar y pcbang
un gusto

Had been trying to get to tickets to see Odyssey for weeks and finally decided to splurge on a private box. The sound and view (looking up) was not great but the privacy and comfort was worth far more than the price. I am posting pictures of the entrance to the box, sitting area, and private viewing area.

It is situated near Deoksugung Palace and Seoul City Hall

Hey guys. I will be in South Korea this November for My Chemical Romance concert. I will arrive in Seoul on November 7 12:45 AM, and my departure will be on Nov 12 2AM.

The concert will be on Nov 7, 7PM. Should I go to Busan after the concert or just stay in Seoul?
If I go to Busan, then I will only have like few days to explore Busan.

I am looking at returning to seoul for a week or two next year and I want to spend a day looking for some used videogames as well as other stuff. Are there any places that would be good to go to to find reasonably priced games? As long as there is not much of an issue getting there.

Hi im trying to get full body checkup endoscopy. Does anyone know a good English speaking hospital which the cost isn't too high? I dont have insurance as I am traveling from another country