Seoul Nightlife Guide

Seoul Halloween Weekend Guide: Hongdae & Itaewon Crowd Control Protocols, One-Way Pedestrian Alleys & Safety

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During the final weekend of October, the vibrant youth nightlife and international entertainment districts of Seoul—most notably Hongdae (Hongik University Street), Itaewon, and Gangnam Station—come alive with extraordinary creative energy as tens of thousands of revellers celebrate Halloween. From hyper-realistic movie monster prosthetics, elaborate cyberpunk combat suits, and viral K-drama cosplay to colorful fantasy ensembles, … Read more

Seoul Craft Beer Revolution: Top Microbreweries, Euljiro Alleyway Taprooms & Korean IPAs

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A little over a decade ago, South Korea’s commercial beer landscape was notoriously dominated by an industrial duopoly producing mild, watery lagers colloquially mocked by international commentators as tasting “worse than North Korean brew.” Following historic revisions to South Korea’s Liquor Tax Act (주세법) in 2014, however, an exhilarating artisanal revolution exploded across the peninsula. … Read more