Things to Do & K-Culture

A woman in a pink hanbok at a historic Korean palace, the classic reason for hanbok rental in Seoul

Hanbok Rental in Seoul: A Guide to Wearing Hanbok (2026)

Last Updated: June 2026 Quick answer: A hanbok rental in Seoul costs about ₩15,000–35,000 for a few hours and gets you free entry to the palaces. Rent near Gyeongbokgung, Insadong, or Bukchon, pick an outfit (hair styling often included), and wear it around the palace grounds and hanok lanes for the trip’s best photos. A […]

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A wall of skincare products on store shelves, the heart of K-beauty shopping in Seoul

K-Beauty Shopping in Seoul: Where to Go & What to Buy (2026)

Last Updated: June 2026 Quick answer: The best place for K-beauty shopping in Seoul is the Olive Young Myeongdong Global Store — multiple floors, every brand, English-speaking staff, and an in-store tax-refund counter. Branch out to Seongsu for indie labels and Gangnam for derma clinics; prioritize sunscreens, sheet masks, and essences. K-beauty shopping in Seoul

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N Seoul Tower on Namsan, one of the top things to do in Seoul

Things to Do in Seoul: 15 Best Experiences for First-Timers (2026)

Last Updated: June 2026 Quick answer: The best things to do in Seoul are touring a grand palace like Gyeongbokgung (free in hanbok), eating through Gwangjang Market, getting the skyline from N Seoul Tower, diving into K-beauty and K-pop, and taking a day trip such as the DMZ. There are more things to do in

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