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Itaewon is a cultural melting pot of the city, where you can find restaurants, shops, events, and more. Explore the area by alphabetical search or recommendation, and discover its attractions such as Haebangchon, Ifcha, and King Kebab.
Itaewon is one of the most lively neighborhoods in Seoul, renowned for its trendy restaurants, cool bars, and lively nightlife scene. Both locals and travelers flock to the area, and for good reason. It's conveniently situated near the subway, making it an easy stop after visiting the nearby War Memorial during the day.
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- Itaewon-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
Itaewon, 1978 - 1979. Itaewon was originally a transportation hub where travelers could get horses during the Goryeo Dynasty (918-1392). During the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910), Itaewon became more of a significant area as the new leaders relocated the country’s capital to Hanyang – modern-day Seoul.
- World Food Street / International Tourist Zone. Once one the busiest and most popular areas of Itaewon, World Food Street and the ‘International Tourist Zone’ has slowly started to reopen gradually since the awful events of the Halloween tragedy in 2022.
- Leeum Museum of Art. One of Seoul’s most famous museums and galleries, this is one of the best things to do in Itaewon at any time of the year – even the architecture and cool mirrored sculpture outside are magnificent.
- XOLO Mexican. Located along World Food Street, XOLO Mexican is one of the highest rated restaurants in Itaewon and the whole of Seoul. The interiors at XOLO Mexican are very Instagrammable and for us, was the best bit as we found the meal itself a little disappointing.
- Itaewon Antique Furniture Street. A little bit of London in Itaewon, we walked down Itaewon Antique Furniture Street and were amazed to see a shop selling genuine London / British road signs – but very random ones like Barnet Council CCTV or Wembley Park Station.
Itaewon is a foreigner-friendly district in Seoul with diverse cuisines, culture, and entertainment. Explore the War Memorial of Korea, Leeum Museum, World Food Culture Street, antique shops, and more in this vibrant neighborhood.
Itaewon is one of the most lively neighborhoods in Seoul, renowned for its trendy restaurants, cool bars, and lively nightlife scene. Both locals and travelers flock to the area, and for good reason.
Itaewon was the first special tourist zone in Seoul, designated in 1997. It is a multicultural place where over 20,000 foreigners live and is widely recognized by international visitors. The name Itaewon started to spread worldwide in the 1980s when Korea hosted the 1986 Seoul Asian Games and the 1.
