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5 Amazing Things in Seoul, South Korea Cheonggyecheon Stream The Cheonggyecheon Stream in Jongno-gu is one of the cities newest attractions. Recently rennovated, the 3.6 mile (5.8km) walkway surrounding the stream boasts various light and fountain installations. With close access to one of Seoul’s busiest streets, Sejongro, the stream is great to walk with a group of friends, that special someone, or alone to clear your
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Seoul Square The Seoul Square is located in the city center, and is a main attraction for tourists. With a number of restaurants and hotels nearby, it is an epicenter of activity. An LED display made up of nearly 42,000 LED screens was installed in 2009, and is the main attraction of the square. The screen covers the entire height and width of the building to which it is attached, making it the largest LED display in the world.
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5 Amazing Things in Seoul, South Korea Museum of Contemporary Art Four different branches of the Museum of Contemporary Art are located throughout Seoul, each focusing on a specific type of art. Gwacheon: visual arts, architecture, design Seoul: global contemporary art Cheongju: collect, preserve, and study exhibitions Deoksugung: modern art from Korea and throughout Asia
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Seoul Fashion Week Seoul Fashion Week is an annual showcase of more than 60 designers hosted by Seoul Metropolitan Government. The 14 year old event was held March 21-26, 2014.
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5 Amazing Things in Seoul, South Korea Street Style Street style in Seoul, South Korea is comprised of many aspects. Current trends include, but are not limited to: • Street wear (beanies, graphic Ts) • Americanized brands (Jeffrey Campbell, American Apparel) • Menswear details • Geometric prints
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