Laura Kim's Guide To Seoul
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Tosokchon Samgyetang
Samgyetang restaurant Β· ν¨μλ
"Try the: Samgyetang stewed with fresh young chicken and ginseng."
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La Yeon
Korean restaurant Β· κ΄ν¬λ
"Try the: Croaker stuffed dumpling served with croaker stock."
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Alla Prima
Fine dining restaurant Β· Jamwon-dong
"Try the: Spaghetti with snow crab, green onion, tomato and shichimi."
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Lotte World Mall (α α ©αΊαα ¦αα ―α―αα ³αα ©α―)
Shopping Mall Β· Jamsil-dong
"One Stop Shop."
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Gyeongbokgung Palace
Palace Β· ν¨μλ
"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
Tourist attraction Β· κ°νλ
"Visiting this 600 year old Korean village feels like a portal to another world."
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리μλ―Έμ κ΄
Art museum Β· μ΄νμλ
"An open museum where traditional art meets contemporary art."
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MMCA | National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Deoksugung
Modern art museum Β· Sajik-dong
"The National Museum houses exhibitions of modern and contemporary Korean art."
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Sulwhasoo SPA Flagship Store
Cosmetics store Β· 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
Beauty product supplier Β· μ΄νμλ
"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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