Seoul Museum of Craft Art (SeMoCA) (서울공예박물관)
2.0Km 2025-06-19
4 Yulgok-ro 3-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
The Seoul Museum of Craft Art (SeMoCA), the first public museum of craft art in Korea, opened its doors in Anguk-dong, Jongno-gu, in July 2021 after renovating five buildings of the former Pungmoon Girls’ High School. SeMoCA studies and shares not only works, but also information, records, people, and environment related to craft art with the goal of becoming a dynamic platform for experiencing the technical, practical, artistic, and cultural values of craft.
SeMoCA holds a collection that comprises various crafts and craft materials covering multiple fields and eras from the traditional to the present. SeMoCA also holds exhibitions that feature the history of craft from traditional to contemporary art as well as local and children’s crafts, along with programs that utilize the museum’s craft installations, craft archives, craft library, and craft resource management system.
The site of the museum has deep historical roots as it is also the Andong Secondary Palace Site, where a detached palace was constructed as a royal residence for King Sejong’s son Prince Yeongeung, and served as a venue for royal celebrations, such as the wedding of King Sunjong. The site is also at the center of Jongno-gu, where Joseon-era master artisans (“gyeonggongjang”) of the royal palace produced and delivered craft works.
Gyeongbokgung Palace Jagyeongjeon Tea Ceremony (경복궁 자경전 다례체험행사)
2.0Km 2020-03-12
161, Sajik-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
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This traditional tea ceremony experience takes place at Jagyeongjeon Hall in Gyeongbokgung Palace every Saturday and Sunday. Participation is by reservation on a first come, first serve basis.
The ceremony includes a tea culture demonstration and experience, making honey cakes, traditional etiquette introduction, and lectures related to tea culture. To participate in the tea ceremony, download the application form from the Korea Cultural Heritage Foundation website and submit the form through email.
Ca'del Lupo (까델루뽀)
2.0Km 2020-04-27
5-5, Jahamun-ro 16-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-734-5233
Ca'del Lupo is an Italian restaurant, closely located to Paris Baguette in Hyoja-dong, Jongno-gu near Gyeongbokgung Palace Station. Though the restaurnat masters delicious homemade Italian cuisine on the inside, the exterior is wholly Korean. This unique combination of Hanok (traditional Korean house) style housing and Western foods is drawing a lot of people to Hyoja-dong. The great mix of both cultures can be seen in the sophisticated decorations and from the amazing food. The herbs they use are picked directly from the restaurant's personal garden. But to enjoy the atmosphere here, you will have to make a reservation far in advance.
Palace Royal Guard Changing Ceremony (수문장 교대의식)
2.0Km 2025-07-11
161 Sajik-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3210-1645
In the Joseon dynasty, the royal guards of the palace were gatekeepers who were responsible for guarding the the main gates of Gyeongbokgung Palace as well as the main gates of the city such as Heunginjimun Gate and Sungnyemun Gate. The royal guards worked in shift duties and were in charge of opening and closing Gwanghwamun Gate. Before the royal guard system was enforced in 1469, the palace gates were protected by soldiers of the central army. The Palace Royal Guard Changing Ceremony held at Gyeongbokgung Palace and the Gwanghwamun area reenacts the guard-changing procedure that took place during the Joseon dynasty, along with the reproduction of costumes and weapons, based on historical records.
Sarangchae (사랑채)
2.0Km 2016-12-30
6, Insadong 16-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-737-1155
Sarangchae is located in Insa-dong, one of the most famous neighborhoods visited by tourists. Majority of the restaurant's customers are foreigners, and they offer reasonably priced Korean dishes that are highly popular among foreign visitors.
WANBAEK BUDAE JJIGAE(완백부대찌개)
2.0Km 2020-11-25
44 Insadong-gil Jongno-gu Seoul
+82-2-722-5397
It is a restaurant introduced in the cartoon “Sikgaek.” The best menu at this restaurant is sausage stew. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jongno-gu, Seoul.
HIDE AND SEEK - Ssamzigil Branch (하이드앤시크 쌈지길점)
2.0Km 2024-11-13
44 Insadong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
This is where TXT members enjoyed escape games on their own series, “TO DO X TXT.” Chosen as the tagger by random draw, Huening Kai showed impressive game skills, using his instincts to “eliminate” the other members.
Gayaseong (가야성)
2.0Km 2021-03-26
6, Eulji-ro 9-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2267-3939
It is a popular store among office workers in Euljiro. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jung-gu, Seoul. The representative menu is noodles in black bean sauce.
Ssamzigil (쌈지길)
2.0Km 2025-06-19
44 Insadong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Ssamzigil is an Insa-dong landmark and a shopping mall specializing in crafts. It is a place where the traditions of Korea come together with its present. Follow the paths that lead seamlessly from the lower floors to the upper floors and browse the small craft shops that inhabit the floors. You can find both works of traditional craft and contemporary craft here. Some craft shops also offer craft experiences, and one can also find restaurants and galleries within the complex.
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