{"id":8976,"date":"2024-11-01T08:14:00","date_gmt":"2024-11-01T07:14:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/koreaexploration.com\/?page_id=8976"},"modified":"2025-03-14T08:46:34","modified_gmt":"2025-03-14T07:46:34","slug":"quartier-seongsu","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/koreaexploration.com\/en\/seongsu-district\/","title":{"rendered":"Seongsu district: What to do in this Seoul district?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"8976\" class=\"elementor elementor-8976\" data-elementor-settings=\"{&quot;element_pack_global_tooltip_width&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;element_pack_global_tooltip_width_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;element_pack_global_tooltip_width_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;element_pack_global_tooltip_padding&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;top&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;right&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;bottom&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;left&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;isLinked&quot;:true},&quot;element_pack_global_tooltip_padding_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;top&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;right&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;bottom&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;left&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;isLinked&quot;:true},&quot;element_pack_global_tooltip_padding_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;top&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;right&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;bottom&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;left&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;isLinked&quot;:true},&quot;element_pack_global_tooltip_border_radius&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;top&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;right&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;bottom&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;left&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;isLinked&quot;:true},&quot;element_pack_global_tooltip_border_radius_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;top&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;right&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;bottom&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;left&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;isLinked&quot;:true},&quot;element_pack_global_tooltip_border_radius_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;top&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;right&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;bottom&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;left&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;isLinked&quot;:true}}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1d8623f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1d8623f\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5de512d\" data-id=\"5de512d\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1ce010a elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"1ce010a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\"><nav aria-label=\"breadcrumbs\" class=\"rank-math-breadcrumb\"><p><span class=\"last\">Home<\/span><\/p><\/nav><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0de5b95 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0de5b95\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Seongsu district<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-18c9175 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"18c9175\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Let me take you to a part of Seoul that few travelers know about, but which is full of unsuspected wonders. If you think Hongdae or Itaewon are the only trendy neighborhoods in the Korean capital, prepare to be surprised. The Seongsu District (\uc131\uc218\ub3d9), often dubbed the \"Brooklyn of Seoul\", is a real gem just waiting for you. Ready to dive into an urban adventure off the beaten track?<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9bfda56 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"9bfda56\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-388f183 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"388f183\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-3db2324\" data-id=\"3db2324\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3de3bdb elementor-widget elementor-widget-uicore-post-meta\" data-id=\"3de3bdb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"uicore-post-meta.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ui-e-post-meta ui-e-tb-meta\"><div class=\"ui-e-meta-item\"><span>Reading time<\/span>10<span class=\"ui-e-meta-after\"> minutes<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-0ab28e6\" data-id=\"0ab28e6\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5e8a482 elementor-widget elementor-widget-uicore-post-meta\" data-id=\"5e8a482\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"uicore-post-meta.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ui-e-post-meta ui-e-tb-meta\"><div class=\"ui-e-meta-item\"><span>Updated on<\/span>March 14, 2025<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-bfd97d3 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"bfd97d3\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-0442279\" data-id=\"0442279\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-796d025 elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"796d025\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\"> <!--wpjoli-joli-table-of-contents:toc:0--><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-283be8c\" data-id=\"283be8c\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-98659c5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"98659c5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>The Seongsu district: A perfect blend of tradition and modernity<\/h2><p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\">Lost between the glittering skyscrapers of Gangnam and the hustle and bustle of Hongdae, the Seongsu district is a haven of creativity that harmoniously merges Seoul's industrial past with its artistic present. Once the beating heart of the shoe industry, its disused factories have been reinvented as innovative cultural spaces.<\/p><p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\">Did you know that Seongsu was once known as the \"Shoe Quarter\"? Yes, in the 70s, it was the nerve center of shoe manufacturing in South Korea. Today, these same buildings are home to trendy caf\u00e9s, art galleries and local designer boutiques.<\/p><p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\">Working in the neighborhood for several months now, I've been able to observe this striking contrast between raw industrial architecture and modern artistic touches. As Ji-Hoon, a friend of mine who lives in the neighborhood, told me, \"Seongsu is where the past meets the future, creating a unique atmosphere.\" And that's exactly what it is! On one side you'll see car garages, and right next door a brand-new building housing a luxury boutique. This contrast gives Seongsu its charm.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8eaf126 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"8eaf126\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/koreaexploration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Design-sans-titre-18.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-4501\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/koreaexploration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Design-sans-titre-18.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/koreaexploration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Design-sans-titre-18-1536x864.jpg.webp 1536w, https:\/\/koreaexploration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Design-sans-titre-18-18x10.jpg.webp 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d4a2626 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d4a2626\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"text-xl font-bold text-text-200 mt-1 -mb-0.5\">The Fascinating History of the Seongsu District<\/h2><p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\">The Seongsu district tells the story of modern South Korea's economic evolution. In the 1960s, as the country launched its industrialization program, this area east of the Han River became a major industrial center thanks to its strategic location and affordable land.<\/p><h3 class=\"text-lg font-bold text-text-200 mt-1 -mb-1.5\">From \"Shoe Alley\" to Seoul's Brooklyn<\/h3><p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\">In the 1970s-80s, Seongsu specialized in the shoe industry, earning the nickname \"\uad6c\ub450\ucc3d \uace8\ubaa9\" (The Alley of Soles). At its peak, the district boasted over 1,200 factories and workshops employing nearly 20,000 people, producing 80% of Korean footwear.<\/p><p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\">The Asian financial crisis of 1997 and globalization hit Seongsu hard, with the company losing 60% of its factories between 1995 and 2005. Vacant industrial buildings marked a period of decline for the district.<\/p><p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\">The renaissance began in the early 2010s, when artists and entrepreneurs were attracted by the large industrial spaces and moderate rents. In 2014, the \"Seongsu-dong Rehabilitation\" project encouraged the renovation rather than demolition of historic buildings, thus preserving the soul of the district. Since then, the number of cultural spaces has increased by 230%, and land prices have quintupled.<\/p><h3 class=\"text-lg font-bold text-text-200 mt-1 -mb-1.5\">Witnesses to history not to be missed<\/h3><p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\">This rich past can be explored at several emblematic sites:<\/p><ul class=\"[&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc space-y-1.5 pl-7\"><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"><strong>Seongsu Art Hall<\/strong> (S Factory): Former shoe factory (1968) turned cultural center in 2016<\/li><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"><strong>Shoe Museum<\/strong> Presenting the history of the industry, with original machines and demonstrations.<\/li><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"><strong>Rue des Artisans<\/strong> (\uc131\uc218\ub3d9 \uc218\uc81c\ud654\uac70\ub9ac): About 50 traditional shoemakers still in business<\/li><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"><strong>Seongsu Bridge<\/strong> Built in 1979, tragically collapsed in 1994 and rebuilt in 1997, it symbolizes the resilience of the district.<\/li><\/ul><p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\">This transformation from industrial zone to creative hub, while preserving its heritage, explains why Seongsu is often compared to Williamsburg in Brooklyn.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-14024bf elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"14024bf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"text-xl font-bold text-text-200 mt-1 -mb-0.5\">What to do in Seongsu (My favorite places)<\/h2><p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\">Having worked in the neighborhood for five months, I had the opportunity to explore every nook and cranny of Seongsu and experience its evolution in real time. Here are my personal recommendations for making the most of this vibrant district:<\/p><h3 class=\"text-lg font-bold text-text-200 mt-1 -mb-1.5\">Pop-up Stores: Shopping must-haves in Seongsu<\/h3><p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\">In Seongsu, you can find an impressive number of <a href=\"https:\/\/koreaexploration.com\/popup-store-seoul\/\"><strong>pop-up stores<\/strong><\/a>. Every month, you'll discover new brands and ephemeral boutiques. I've taken part in several events myself (and won lots of freebies in the process!). One of my best memories is my participation in the Squid Game organized by Wakemake, where I won a cosmetic product worth \u20ac25. Every week brings something new - there's never a dull moment at Seongsu!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-edac8bf elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"edac8bf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1284\" src=\"https:\/\/koreaexploration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/pexels-huy-phan-316220-19271581.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-8990\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/koreaexploration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/pexels-huy-phan-316220-19271581.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/koreaexploration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/pexels-huy-phan-316220-19271581-1536x1027.jpg.webp 1536w, https:\/\/koreaexploration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/pexels-huy-phan-316220-19271581-18x12.jpg.webp 18w, https:\/\/koreaexploration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/pexels-huy-phan-316220-19271581-650x435.jpg.webp 650w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fdfde3b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fdfde3b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"text-lg font-bold text-text-200 mt-1 -mb-1.5\">Luxury: When Seongsu rivals Gangnam<\/h3><p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\">The district now attracts some of the world's biggest brands:<\/p><ul class=\"[&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc space-y-1.5 pl-7\"><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"><strong>Dior Seongsu<\/strong> (<a class=\"underline\" href=\"https:\/\/naver.me\/Fr7p3GgF\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Naver link<\/a>): An absolutely gorgeous space and perfect for taking Instagram photos worthy of Korean influencers.<\/li><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"><strong>KITH Seoul<\/strong> (<a class=\"underline\" href=\"https:\/\/naver.me\/F0z2t7it\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Naver link<\/a>): A store offering luxury clothing and footwear, with pieces created especially for this Korean boutique.<\/li><\/ul><h3 class=\"text-lg font-bold text-text-200 mt-1 -mb-1.5\">Cosmetics: Korean skincare paradise<\/h3><ul class=\"[&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc space-y-1.5 pl-7\"><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"><strong>Olive Young Seongsu<\/strong> (<a class=\"underline\" href=\"https:\/\/naver.me\/GtURVksC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Naver link<\/a>): The largest <a href=\"https:\/\/koreaexploration.com\/boutique-skincare-seoul\/\">skincare store<\/a> ! Seoul's Olive Young is spread over 4 floors! Here you can test products, get your make-up done and even create your own personalized Korean skincare routine with expert advice.<\/li><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"><strong>Le Labo<\/strong> (<a class=\"underline\" href=\"https:\/\/naver.me\/54Lb1gOF\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Naver link<\/a>): Certainly French, but the experience of custom perfume creation is worth the detour.<\/li><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"><strong>Dasic<\/strong> (<a class=\"underline\" href=\"https:\/\/naver.me\/GoD7lRW5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Naver link<\/a>): A Korean cosmetics brand with an integrated caf\u00e9 offering a breathtaking view of the Dior store.<\/li><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"><strong>Tamburins<\/strong> (<a class=\"underline\" href=\"https:\/\/naver.me\/FJbW25Xl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Naver link<\/a>): A Korean brand with a unique and easily recognizable building. The store is hidden in the basement, creating an immersive experience for fans of concept stores.<\/li><\/ul><h3 class=\"text-lg font-bold text-text-200 mt-1 -mb-1.5\">Clothing and Accessories: From the street to designers<\/h3><ul class=\"[&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc space-y-1.5 pl-7\"><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"><strong>Musina Standard<\/strong> (<a class=\"underline\" href=\"https:\/\/naver.me\/GG7tOYNr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Naver link<\/a>): One of Seoul's biggest Musinsa stores, comparable to the Zara we have in Europe. Quality basics at reasonable prices.<\/li><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"><strong>Daelimchanggo<\/strong> (<a class=\"underline\" href=\"https:\/\/naver.me\/5r9zu8gN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Naver link<\/a>): A former factory completely refurbished as a semi-luxury clothing store. The building is owned by Musinsa and also houses a caf\u00e9.<\/li><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"><strong>EMPTY<\/strong> (<a class=\"underline\" href=\"https:\/\/naver.me\/F3TX0JrD\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Naver link<\/a>): Created by Musinsa, this store offers only rare luxury and designer pieces.<\/li><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"><strong>EQL<\/strong> (<a class=\"underline\" href=\"https:\/\/naver.me\/5iTdyBEa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Naver link<\/a>): A concept similar to KITH with several major brands at affordable prices.<\/li><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"><strong>New Balance<\/strong> (<a class=\"underline\" href=\"https:\/\/naver.me\/xFLuNW3i\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Naver link<\/a>): Here you can personalize your own t-shirts and sweatshirts with Korean designs and lettering - a perfect souvenir that's both unique and wearable every day!<\/li><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"><strong>Ader Error<\/strong> (<a class=\"underline\" href=\"https:\/\/naver.me\/GUwStgto\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Naver link<\/a>): A Korean brand very much in vogue in the semi-luxury segment. The store is splendid, with a \"web culture\" concept based on computer bugs and a characteristic electric blue.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3b8e1ec elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"3b8e1ec\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/koreaexploration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Design-sans-titre-16.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-4498\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/koreaexploration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Design-sans-titre-16.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/koreaexploration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Design-sans-titre-16-1536x864.jpg.webp 1536w, https:\/\/koreaexploration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Design-sans-titre-16-18x10.jpg.webp 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c1552b3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c1552b3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"text-xl font-bold text-text-200 mt-1 -mb-0.5\">Seongsu's best coffees: My personal selection<\/h2><p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\">Onion coffee is just the tip of the iceberg. Here is my selection of coffees after many tastings:<\/p><ul class=\"[&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc space-y-1.5 pl-7\"><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"><strong>LOOOP<\/strong> (<a class=\"underline\" href=\"https:\/\/naver.me\/xxY2USDZ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Naver link<\/a>): A 3-storey caf\u00e9 with excellent pastries. You can even take photos on old industrial machines converted into decor.<\/li><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"><strong>Airdrop<\/strong> (<a class=\"underline\" href=\"https:\/\/naver.me\/xjgceHTp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Naver link<\/a>): A huge space mixing co-working and a cosy atmosphere with sofas. After 7pm, it turns into a bar! Don't miss the space with spotlights for a particularly warm ambience.<\/li><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"><strong>Guten Leute<\/strong> (<a class=\"underline\" href=\"https:\/\/naver.me\/F1rxTdD6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Naver link<\/a>): Good coffee, simply, and ideally located close to all the stores mentioned.<\/li><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"><strong>Onion<\/strong> (<a class=\"underline\" href=\"https:\/\/naver.me\/5BcjOeni\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Naver link<\/a>): The must-have that I already mentioned in my article on <a href=\"https:\/\/koreaexploration.com\/meilleurs-cafe-seoul\/\">Seoul's best caf\u00e9s<\/a>. Their pastries are not only delicious, but also very Instagrammable.<\/li><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"><strong>Concrete<\/strong> (<a class=\"underline\" href=\"https:\/\/naver.me\/FQVGKBbb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Naver link<\/a>): A minimalist caf\u00e9 offering sophisticated pastries that will make a splash on your social networks.<\/li><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"><strong>Puff Out<\/strong> (<a class=\"underline\" href=\"https:\/\/naver.me\/xgNSKKeJ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Naver link<\/a>): I loved their signature latte, especially the granola one which was generously good. Space is limited, so take it to go to enjoy as you continue your exploration.<\/li><\/ul><h2 class=\"text-xl font-bold text-text-200 mt-1 -mb-0.5\">Seongsu's best restaurants<\/h2><p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\">Forget generic recommendations, here's where the locals really eat:<\/p><ul class=\"[&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc space-y-1.5 pl-7\"><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"><strong>Xiongmao<\/strong> (\uc2dc\uc639\ub9c8\uc624) (<a class=\"underline\" href=\"https:\/\/naver.me\/F6lTMjt4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Naver link<\/a>): My favorite restaurant in Seongsu! Incredibly tasty Taiwanese cuisine. Beware, it's a small establishment and the wait can last between 20 and 40 minutes, but it's really worth it.<\/li><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"><strong>Neungdong Minari<\/strong> (\ub2a5\ub3d9\ubbf8\ub098\ub9ac\uc131\uc218\uc810) (<a class=\"underline\" href=\"https:\/\/naver.me\/5iTdPV9Z\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Naver link<\/a>): Michelin-recognized restaurant serving bibimbap with raw beef (Yukhee). Fans beware: if you don't like coriander, avoid this place!<\/li><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"><strong>Seongsu Jjigae<\/strong> (\uc131\uc218\ucc0c\uac1c) (<a class=\"underline\" href=\"https:\/\/naver.me\/xCB72ZDu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Naver link<\/a>): For an authentic Korean dish, try their Kimchi Jjigae. Be careful, it's spicy!<\/li><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"><strong>\uc18c\ubb38\ub09c\uc131\uc218\uac10\uc790\ud0d5<\/strong> (<a class=\"underline\" href=\"https:\/\/naver.me\/FFGMjNdu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Naver link<\/a>): Always crowded, with 30-minute to 1-hour waits, a sign of its excellent reputation.<\/li><\/ul><h2 class=\"text-xl font-bold text-text-200 mt-1 -mb-0.5\">Trendy bars to extend the evening<\/h2><ul class=\"[&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc space-y-1.5 pl-7\"><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"><strong>The Storage Room<\/strong> (\ub354\uc2a4\ud1a0\ub9ac\uc9c0\ub8f8) (<a class=\"underline\" href=\"https:\/\/naver.me\/5A3pFOIA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Naver link<\/a>): A very Instagrammable hidden bar offering unique cocktails. Expect to pay around 20,000 won per glass.<\/li><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"><strong>Royal Poverty<\/strong> (\ub85c\uc5f4\ud3ec\ubc84\ud2f0) (<a class=\"underline\" href=\"https:\/\/naver.me\/xwmqyIoJ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Naver link<\/a>): A bar with a chic, refined ambience.<\/li><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"><strong>Glimmer<\/strong> (\uae00\ub9ac\uba38\ubc14) (<a class=\"underline\" href=\"https:\/\/naver.me\/xiquIwgx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Naver link<\/a>): An elevated cocktail bar offering views of Seongsu's Olive Young and the surrounding neighborhood.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-03d7c57 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"03d7c57\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1065\" src=\"https:\/\/koreaexploration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/pedrafnly2y.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-9192\" alt=\"Bar with bottles\" srcset=\"https:\/\/koreaexploration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/pedrafnly2y.jpg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/koreaexploration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/pedrafnly2y-1536x1022.jpg.webp 1536w, https:\/\/koreaexploration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/pedrafnly2y-18x12.jpg.webp 18w, https:\/\/koreaexploration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/pedrafnly2y-650x433.jpg.webp 650w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-566f467 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"566f467\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"text-xl font-bold text-text-200 mt-1 -mb-0.5\">Unique activities in Seongsu<\/h2><ul class=\"[&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc space-y-1.5 pl-7\"><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"><strong>Seongsu climbing park<\/strong> (\ud074\ub77c\uc774\ubc0d\ud30c\ud06c \uc131\uc218\uc810) (<a class=\"underline\" href=\"https:\/\/naver.me\/IDFUNUPj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Naver link<\/a>): An impressive climbing gym on 4 levels (including a basement). For 25,000 won per person, you can climb unlimited and even rent shoes on site.<\/li><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"><strong>Seoul Forest<\/strong> (\uc11c\uc6b8\uc232) (<a class=\"underline\" href=\"https:\/\/naver.me\/FN7XP1qD\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Naver link<\/a>): A huge park in the heart of Seoul, perfect for escaping the urban hustle and bustle. I particularly recommend this activity in spring, when the cherry blossoms are in bloom.<\/li><\/ul><h2 class=\"text-xl font-bold text-text-200 mt-1 -mb-0.5\">The Seongsu district in constant evolution<\/h2><p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\">What makes Seongsu so special is its constant state of transformation. The district has recently emerged on Seoul's cultural scene, and all the trendy, luxury boutiques are now snapping up a location in this little corner of Seoul.<\/p><p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\">I observed that the district has two facets: car garages rub shoulders with brand-new buildings housing luxury boutiques. This contrast between old and new creates a unique atmosphere, characteristic of Seongsu.<\/p><p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\">The shoe street, although less present today, still bears witness to the district's industrial history. It's this blend of working-class heritage and creative revival that has earned Seongsu its nickname, the \"Brooklyn of Seoul\".<\/p><h2 class=\"text-xl font-bold text-text-200 mt-1 -mb-0.5\">How do I get to the Seongsu district?<\/h2><p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\">Take metro line 2 (green) and get off at Seongsu station (\uc131\uc218\uc5ed). Take exit 3 or 4 and you'll be right in the heart of the district. If you prefer the bus, several lines also serve the area, including routes 2016, 2222, and 2413.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6db8c86 elementor-widget elementor-widget-toggle\" data-id=\"6db8c86\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"toggle.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1151\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1151\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-caret-right\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><i class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened fas fa-caret-up\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">How do I get to the Seongsu District from downtown Seoul?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1151\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1151\">The Seongsu district is easily accessible via the Seoul metro. Simply take line 2 and get off at Seongsu or Ttukseom station. Both stations put you right in the heart of the district, ready to be explored. Local buses also serve the area, offering a convenient alternative if you prefer overland transport.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1152\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1152\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-caret-right\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><i class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened fas fa-caret-up\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Is the Seongsu district suitable for families?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1152\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1152\">You bet! Seongsu offers plenty of family activities. Local parks such as the Ttukseom River Park are perfect for an outdoor outing. What's more, local caf\u00e9s and restaurants often offer child-friendly menus, and some creative workshops cater for younger children.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1153\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1153\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-caret-right\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><i class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened fas fa-caret-up\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Are there any special events not to be missed in Seongsu?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1153\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1153\">Yes, the neighborhood is known for its temporary events. It's common to see craft markets, music festivals or art exhibitions springing up overnight. To make sure you don't miss a thing, follow the social pages of the neighborhood's key venues or check local postings when you visit.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1154\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1154\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-caret-right\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><i class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened fas fa-caret-up\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Why is the Seongsu district nicknamed the \"Brooklyn of Seoul\"?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1154\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1154\">Seongsu is called the \"Brooklyn of Seoul\" because of its transformation, similar to that of the New York district. 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