Seongsu-dongWorking factories rub shoulders with repurposed warehouses that now host hip cafes, galleries and vintage stores. It’s slightly gritty, surprisingly industrial – and immensely exciting. Welcome to Seongsu-dong, one of Seoul’s best places for creatives and those looking to find a more relaxed atmosphere than in business-first downtown. The area embraces its nickname of “Brooklyn of Seoul,” as well as its rich shoemaking history (more than half of Korea’s shoemakers are currently based here). It’s also a great district for solo travelers.http://api.medialog.no/sor-korea/seoul_/seongsu-donghttp://api.medialog.no/@@site-logo/medialog_logo-19.jpg
Seongsu-dong
Working factories rub shoulders with repurposed warehouses that now host hip cafes, galleries and vintage stores. It’s slightly gritty, surprisingly industrial – and immensely exciting. Welcome to Seongsu-dong, one of Seoul’s best places for creatives and those looking to find a more relaxed atmosphere than in business-first downtown. The area embraces its nickname of “Brooklyn of Seoul,” as well as its rich shoemaking history (more than half of Korea’s shoemakers are currently based here). It’s also a great district for solo travelers.
Planning tip: Many things to do here are free, like browsing the artwork at the Daelim Changgo warehouse–turned–hip cafe, going on a mural hunt, visiting contemporary art galleries (try Art Project CO and Kabinett), or simply enjoying hikes alongside cute deer in the Seoul Forest.
