One of Seoul’s cultural highlights, the Leeum museum consists of two parts, one of which houses traditional Korean art, the other contemporary art fusing together Korean antiquities  with important modern and contemporary art. The architecture by Mario Botta, Jean Nouvel and Rem Koolhaas makes it even more worthwhile. 

With its headquarters in New York and an outpost in Brussels, Gladstone Gallery’s latest expansion into Seoul’s cultural hub of Hannam-dong marks an exciting new chapter for the gallery. Visit the newly opened space, thoughtfully designed by Seoul-based Mass Studies, and explore an exhibition programme that champions multi-media contemporary art practices. 

Helicon Bar is a must go for karaoke after some delicious Korean BBQ in Hongdae. What’s your go to karaoke song? ;) 

A teeeeeny tiny place serving delicious rotisserie chicken. Only locals come here so there is an amazing vibe that you cannot find at many other places in Seoul.