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Itaewon Station Exit 1
이태원역 1번출구 · 0 mins
Start at the heart of Itaewon. English signage is everywhere — you'll feel the international energy right away.
Tip: Itaewon has the highest concentration of foreign residents and restaurants in Korea.
Itaewon Multicultural Food Walk
Seoul's most international neighborhood — a single street where you can eat Turkish kebab, Nigerian stew, Korean barbecue, and craft beer in one walk.
🕐 3 hours📍 2.5 km🚇 Itaewon Station (Line 6)☀️ Evening
2
Itaewon Main Street
이태원로 · 30 mins
Lined with restaurants from over 40 countries — Turkish, Pakistani, Mexican, Nigerian, Vietnamese, and more.
Tip: Halal-certified restaurants are clearly marked, especially closer to the mosque.
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Seoul Central Mosque
서울중앙성원 · 20 mins
Korea's first mosque, built in 1976 on a hill above Itaewon. Non-Muslims welcome to visit outside prayer times.
Tip: Dress modestly — shoulders and knees covered. Headscarf available at entrance for women.
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Usadan-ro 10-gil (Mosque Hill)
우사단로10길 · 30 mins
Hilly side street lined with art studios, vintage shops, and bars run by young Korean and immigrant entrepreneurs.
Tip: Many shops open only Wed–Sun. Best visited late afternoon onward.
5
Gyeongnidan-gil
경리단길 · 45 mins
Sloped street known for craft beer pubs, third-wave coffee, and small bistros. The area that started Seoul's gastropub boom.
Tip: Many bars open at 5pm. Korean drinking laws allow open container in restaurant outdoor seating.
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Leeum Samsung Museum of Art
리움미술관 · 60 mins
World-class private museum designed by Rem Koolhaas, Mario Botta, and Jean Nouvel. Major Korean and global modern art.
Tip: Free admission as of 2021, but advance booking online required.
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Hannam-dong Boutiques
한남동 · 30 mins
Upscale neighborhood east of Itaewon with designer flagship stores, third-wave cafes, and gallery showrooms.
Tip: Higher prices than central Seoul — but high quality. Korean designers like Gentle Monster have flagships here.
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