Published Date : Sep 11, 2019 / Edited Date : Jun 14, 2023
BTS Jimin
Local Life
BTS Jimin recommends these local attractions shown in his "Local Life" video.
Come experience the local life in Seoul!
#1
Namdaemun Market
Namdaemun Market is the largest traditional market in Korea with over 500,000 stores and 600 years of history. Having existed since Joseon Dynasty, Namdaemun Market is not only known for its long history, but also its vast size and the variety of goods it offers. On records, the market sells over 1,700 different types of items and has over 10,200 stores. The most attractive feature about Namdaemun Market is its low prices. However, low prices doesn't always mean low quality and there are plenty of goods bargains to be made at the market.
Address 21, Namdaemunsijang 4-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
Hours Weekdays 00:00 - 23:00 (Hours vary by store)
The oldest bookstore in Seoul, Daeo Bookstore is only a 5 minute walk away from Gyeongbokgung Station. Visitors will be greeted with views of charming little alleyways and hanok houses on their walk towards the store. Also operating a café, the interior of Daeo Bookstore is decorated with old items and photos, giving it a charming and unique atmosphere.
Address 55, Jahamun-ro 7-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Hours 11:00 – 22:00
Tel +82-2-735-1349
#3
Seoul Folk Flea Market
Made up of seven different zones color-coded with all seven colors of the rainbow, Seoul Folk Flea Market sells everything from old antiques to modern products, offering visitors plenty to see and do within it premises. The red zone is the food court, the orange zone sells regional specialties, the yellow zone sells secondhand vintage goods, the green zone sells antiques, the blue zone sells fashion accessories, the indigo zone sells clothing, and the violet zone sells electronic goods and hardware. Unlike Insadong, there aren’t many expensive products here, allowing visitors to enjoy a more casual shopping experience.
Address 21, Cheonho-daero 4-gil, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul
Hours 10:00 – 19:00 * Eateries open until 22:00 (Closed every 2nd & 4th Tuesday)
Tel +82-2-2232-3367
#4
Grilled Pork Belly
Pork belly, a cut that is greatly beloved by people in Korea, is a main staple of Korean barbeque. In Korean dramas, it’s very common to see people enjoying samgyeopsal with soju and has become an almost iconic part of Korean food culture. Wrapping the meat with rice, garlic, and ssamjang (bean paste) in lettuce is a popular way to eat samgyeopsal. The restaurant shown in the video is Ssangdaepo Restaurant located at 291, Cheongpa-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul.
Address 291, Cheongpa-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
Hours Daily 00:00 - 24:00
Tel +82-2-707-1380
#5
Comic Book Cafe
Comic book cafe is literally a library of comic books offering visitors a place to read comic books while eating food. Appearing numerous times on TV, comic book cafes come equipped with tables, chairs, and sometimes even beds and tents, where visitors can read comic books in comfort. They also sell a variety of food, making it a perfect place to go and enjoy on a rainy day. The comic book café that appeared in the video is Murim Comic Book Café at 5F, 15 Samil-daero 19-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul.
Address 5F, 15 Samil-daero 19-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
본 코스는 보행약자(거동이 불편한 고령자, 장애인, 유모차 이용자 등)를 위한 코스입니다.
보호자를 동반하지 않을 시 이용이 불가능 합니다.※ 보행약자 1명당 보호자 최소 1인 이상 동반 ※ 전동보장구(전동휠체어, 전동스쿠터 등) 사용자의 경우 보호자 1인당 보행약자 최대 4인까지 동반 가능
희망하시는 날짜 및 코스에 활동가능한 해설사가 없는 경우 예약은 취소될 수 있습니다.
예약확인을 위해 도보관광 사무국(02-6925-0777)에서 확인 연락이 진행됩니다.(최소 5일~한달 전)3회 이상 전화통화가 이뤄지지 않을 시 예약이 취소될 수 있습니다.
해설 진행 시 발생하는 안전사고에 대해서 도보관광 사무국과 서울문화관광해설사는 책임을 지지 않습니다.
미세먼지 비상저감조치 발령 및 기타 기상악화(폭염, 태풍, 폭우 등)로 인해 도보관광 운영이 어려운 경우 모든 예약은 일괄 취소됩니다. (관광일 전날 기준)
Reservations must be made at least three days prior to the tour date.
Additional reservations, one or two days before the tour starts, are only allowed for the tour that is already fixed.
In the case of group tour, more than 10people, please contact us by e-mail.
Reservations for the following month are available from the 15th of the current month.
Please refrain from participating in any tour programs should you be experiencing any symptoms, including fever, coughing, congestion, muscle pain, stuffy nose, and/or sore throat.
Reservations for tourists 14 years & under without an accompanying adult or guardian shall be canceled on site.
All reservations will be canceled in the event of a weather warning being issued. (e.g. heatwave, typhoon, heavy rain, fine dust, etc.) (Cancellation will be processed immediately upon implementation)
※ Please always check the weather warning on the day of the reservation on the site below.
(https://www.accuweather.com/en/kr/seoul/226081/weather-forecast/226081)
The Seoul Guided Walking Tour administration office and tour guide affiliates are not responsible for any accidents that happen to occur during the tour program.
Reservation shall be made at least 1 week before the tour day.
The course is for tourists with mobility problems (Senior, people with disability, stroller user).
You may not use the course without an assistant (or companion) ※ At least one assistant shall accompany a tourist with mobility problem ※ In case of electric assisting device users (electric wheelchair, electric scooter users), one assistant may accompany up to 4 tourists with mobility problem
Reservation may be canceled when a guide is unavailable on the desired date and course.
Seoul Guided Walking Tour Office (02-6925-0777) will contact you to confirm reservation. (At least 5 days~1 month before tour day) Reservation may be canceled when Seoul Guided Walking Tour Office cannot reach you for more than 3 times.
Seoul Guided Walking Tour Office and Seoul culture and tourism guide are not liable for the safety accidents during the Seoul Guided Walking Tour.
All reservations will be canceled in the event of a weather warning being issued. (e.g. heatwave, typhoon, heavy rain, fine dust, etc.) (Cancellation will be processed immediately upon implementation)
※ Please always check the weather warning on the day of the reservation on the site below.
(https://www.accuweather.com/en/kr/seoul/226081/weather-forecast/226081)