Laura Kim's Guide To Seoul

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 on 2021.10.06
28 Places
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"Monse co-founder, Oscar de la Renta co-creative director and Seoul native Laura Kim shares her favorite hometown hotspots." By Laura Kim --- For the full guide, visit the Elle link below.
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Tosokchon Samgyetang

Samgyetang restaurant · 효자동

"Try the: Samgyetang stewed with fresh young chicken and ginseng."

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Born and Bred

Korean beef restaurant · Majang-dong

"Try the: Omakase."

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Myeongdong Kyoja Main Store

Dumpling restaurant · Sogong-dong

"Try the: Kalguksu."

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고궁

Permanently Closed

"Try the: Bibimbap."

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Onjieum

Korean restaurant · 효자동

"Try the: Beef Sanjeok."

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Hansik Gonggan

"Try the: Gim-bugak."

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7th Door

Korean restaurant · Noyu-dong

"Try the: Korean beef tenderloin."

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Doosoogobang

Permanently Closed

"Try the: Vegetarian bulgolgi."

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Balwoogongyang

Vegetarian restaurant · 가회동

"Try the: Gamja-boribab."

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La Yeon

Korean restaurant · 광희동

"Try the: Croaker stuffed dumpling served with croaker stock."

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Gaon

Temporarily Closed

"Try the: Pyogo mushrooms."

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Alla Prima

Fine dining restaurant · Jamwon-dong

"Try the: Spaghetti with snow crab, green onion, tomato and shichimi."

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Mingles

Korean restaurant · Apgujeong-dong

"Try the: Hanwoo."

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MOSU Seoul

Fine dining restaurant · Pil-dong

"Try the: Burdock bark."

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Itaewon-dong

이태원동

"Tourist hotspot."

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Lotte World Mall (롯데월드몰)

Shopping mall · Jamsil-dong

"One Stop Shop."

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Gwangjang Market

Traditional market · Ihwa-dong

"Traditional Foodie Tour."

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DDP 동대문디자인플라자

Cultural center · Ihwa-dong

"Modern meets Tradition."

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Hannam-dong

Hannam-dong

"Local Hangout."

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ELIDEN STUDIO

Clothing store · Sajik-dong

"High End Designer Shop."

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Space Mue

Clothing store · Apgujeong-dong

"Conceptual Boutique."

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Gyeongbokgung Palace

Cultural landmark · 효자동

"One of 5 Palaces built during the Joseon Dynasty, Gyeongbokgung Palace is one place you can't miss."

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Bukchon Hanok Village

Landmark · 가회동

"Visiting this 600 year old Korean village feels like a portal to another world."

Daelim Museum

Temporarily Closed

"Korea's first specialist photography museum."

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리움미술관

Art museum · 이태원동

"An open museum where traditional art meets contemporary art."

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MMCA | National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Deoksugung

Temporarily Closed

"The National Museum houses exhibitions of modern and contemporary Korean art."

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Sulwhasoo SPA Flagship Store

Cosmetics store · Apgujeong-dong

"Stop by for a facial at the Sulwhasoo Spa where the intoxicating oil perfumes will take you on a spiritual journey."

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Aesop Hannam

Cosmetics store · 이태원동

"Designed after a traditional Korean kiln, this warm space features curve hugging brick walls, making it a cozy place to get a much-needed spa treatment."

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