Hi everyone!

I recently found a place where you can experience different regions of Korea through exhibits, local products, sounds, scents, and travel recommendations all in one spot.

They also seem to host hands-on cultural programs for international visitors for every month. In May, they held a traditional craft workshop for Andong Hahoe Mask and Mother of Pearl Class , and this month they're hosting a Jeonbuk Hanji (traditional Korean paper) wish lantern craft class.

For anyone interested in the Hanji lantern workshop, here's the registration link.
https://www.instagram.com/p/DZZhv4lgXCq/?img_index=1

📍𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: Wednesday, June 24, 2026
📍𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Antennashop Seoul Citizen Communication Room (B2F),
(119 Sejong-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul)
- Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/6b5cRUCkGmpmdvu89
- Naver Map: https://naver.me/G4GWbw8U

📍𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲:
- 1st Session: 12:00 – 12:40
- 2nd Session: 13:00 – 13:40

📍Fee : free of charge
- Registration works on a first-come, first-served basis.

Most people only think of government buildings when they hear “Sejong,” but the food scene here is honestly pretty underrated. There are a lot of hidden local spots that deserve more attention.
So here’s a small list of restaurants and cafes in Sejong that are actually worth trying. They are not just trendy Instagram places, but spots with genuinely good food and atmosphere. If you’re ever visiting Sejong or just curious about the city, hopefully this helps :)
See all the lists at Google map! (with Naver Map link)
https://maps.app.goo.gl/MbrnQGxPSMx83EJR9

Korean Food

📍Jinseong Minjokchon (Soup / Traditional dishes) - Cheongyeonro, Sejong

Experience Korean traditional dishes with Korean spicy soup called ‘Gamjatang’ 

📍Jangwon Gapkalguksu (Noodle / Traditional dishes) - Heomanseok 1ro, Sejong

Handmade noodles served in a rich, comforting broth

📍Songha Hanjeongsik (Rice / Traditional dishes) - Shinanri, Sejong

Korean nutritious meal with traditional and seasonal dishes

📍Yongamgol (Meat / Traditional dishes) - Dosingobokro, Sejong

Restaurant to try Korean sauce grilled barbeque, ‘Galbi’

📍Neungso Bibim Noodles (Noodle / Traditional dishes) - Sejongro, Sejong

Local noodle restaurant with affordable price and good taste

📍Bugangok (Soup / Traditional dishes) - Bugangwaecheonro, Sejong

Soup with Korean traditional sausage called Sundae. This is where you can try the real local soup of Korea.

Western Food

📍 Trattoria Il Phenomenon (Pasta/ Italian) - beopwon 2ro, Sejong One of Sejong’s best Italian restaurants, known for pasta and its atmosphere.

📍Gnocchi on Thursday (Gnocchi / Italian) - Naseongbuk 1ro, Sejong

Italian cuisine restaurant which owns blue ribbon certificate

📍Hit Your Tongue (Lamb / Italian) - Saeromro, Sejong

Main dishes of grilled lamb and Italian menus

📍 Fastars (Pasta / Italian) - Dalbitro, Sejong

Various Italian dishes including pasta, pizza, and gnocchi.

📍Tablelay (Seafood / Italian) - Dajeongjungangro, Sejong

Italian dishes mainly focusing on seafood menus such as shrimp and vongole.

📍La Sejong (Meat / French) - Naseongro, Sejong

French restaurant of duck breast and beef wellington, styled with Sejong’s tradition

Other Recommendations

📍Wangcheon Padak (Chicken) - Jochiwon 8ro, Sejong

Fried chicken with green onions and soy sauce

📍Lounge 46 (Bar) - Naseongbuk 1ro, Sejong

Cocktail bar with signature platter and great quality dishes

Cafes

📍By Hand Coffee - Jeoljaero, Sejong

Cafe in Sejong famous for its smooth hand drip coffee specialties that can be tried in Sejong

📍 Leehan Bakery - Maeumro, Sejong

Bakery cafe popular to Sejong’s locals famous for egg tarts and delicious bread.

📍Newold Coffee - Hannuridaero, Sejong

Cafe that features special filter coffee made with coffee beans from all around the world

📍Mr. Bean Coffee Roasters

Cafe with warm atmosphere and famous for ice flakes in Summer

Sejong may be Korea’s newest city, but its food scene already feels surprisingly established.

What was your favorite place to eat in Sejong?

You can check out more recommendation at this website.

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I want to share an awesome place I found recently in Seoul called Hansik Space Eeum. If you are interested in Korean food culture but don't want to spend a fortune on tourist-trap experiences, this is the place.
Hansik Space Eeum is operated by the Korean Food Promotion Institute, a government-backed organization focused on preserving and promoting Korean food culture. That's probably why the classes are so affordable compared to many private cooking experiences in Seoul.
They have a cooking facility here where you can make traditional Korean food. I did a class to make "Ssukbeomuri"(쑥버무리) (a type of traditional rice cake made with mugwort, you can see how it looks in image). It only cost 15,000 KRW, which is honestly a steal. Depending on the day, they have classes for other things like Royal Tteokbokki (Gungjung Tteokbokki궁중떡볶이), Pumpkin Injeolmi(호박인절미), or even making Kimchi(김치) and Makgeolli(막걸리).
The 1st floor has a really cool exhibition space that is completely free to enter. They have displays explaining the history of Hansik, how traditional sauces (Jang) are made, and the culture behind Kimchi.
But the absolute best part if you like drinking? They have a traditional Korean alcohol (Jeontong-ju) tasting session. They literally have a huge exhibition wall showing traditional liquors divided by different regions of Korea, and they even have sessions where they explain the drinks in English for foreigners while you taste them.
Honestly, I highly recommend this place because it's super cheap (mostly around 10,000 to 15,000 KRW for classes), very interactive, and you actually get to learn the history behind what you are eating and drinking. It's way better than just going to a crowded restaurant.
Let me know if you have any questions about booking or finding the place! (They also gave us some cute traditional trinkets on a little table during the experience)
Hansik Space E:eum (한식문화공간 이음)
Google Maps : https://maps.app.goo.gl/jaxfBS9oB3SCMGFT9
Naver Map : https://naver.me/xQeGj69t

Application link
https://resv.hansik.or.kr/main/main.do?language=en\_US /

Hi everyone!

Have you ever wanted a kind of travel where you don’t just visit a place, but truly stay, slow down, and feel connected to it?

I recently discovered a really unique local wellness experience in Wanju, near Jeonju, Korea.

It’s called Banjul, a small local wellness space surrounded by nature where people can experience meditation, breathing sessions, singing bowl relaxation, mindful movement classes, and traditional Korean healing meals.

What made it interesting to me was that it wasn’t trying to feel luxurious or commercial. The whole experience focuses more on slowing down, reconnecting with your senses, and experiencing a quieter side of Korea that many travelers probably never see.

What makes this experience even more special is that the sessions are led directly by local practitioners and operated together with local residents, creating a much more personal and authentic atmosphere. Visitors can enjoy healing meals made with local ingredients, relax in a countryside-style emotional space surrounded by nature, and even discover beautiful photo spots throughout the area. The program is also family-friendly, so children can participate as well, and English interpretation may be available depending on prior arrangement

We are actually thinking about organizing a small meetup around June or July combining Jeonju travel with local experiences like this in Wanju for international residents and visitors. Would anyone actually be interested in joining something like this?

Banjul(반줄)
Naver Map: https://naver.me/xDCWX3FE
Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/936mcMA5soPozioN6

Hi everyone!

I recently found a really interesting traditional alcohol workshop in Wanju, near Jeonju, and honestly it felt very different from typical tourist experiences in Korea.

It’s run by a young local brewing community that grows its own organically grown rice and makes traditional Korean alcohol using natural spring water from the mountains.

You can make makgeolli yourself, try filtering traditional Korean alcohol by hand, and learn how traditional Korean brewing works.

One thing I found especially interesting is that they don’t use artificial sweeteners at all. They only use rice, water, and nuruk, a traditional Korean fermentation ingredient similar to a natural yeast starter. Everything is made through slow fermentation and traditional brewing methods. I was surprised because the makgeolli tasted much cleaner and lighter than I expected. Some people even compare it more to natural wine than the sweet makgeolli they imagined before.

The part that looked the most fun is the makgeolli workshop using “ppongtwigi(뻥튀기), Korean puffed rice snacks. The funniest moment is when the person making the puffed rice suddenly shouts “Ppeong-i-yo!” and everyone immediately covers their ears waiting for the loud pop.

The brewery itself is tucked away deep in the countryside, surrounded by forests and winding mountain roads, so even the drive there feels peaceful and relaxing.

We are actually thinking about organizing a small meetup around June or July combining Jeonju travel with local experiences like this in Wanju for international residents and visitors. Would anyone actually be interested in joining something like this?

Samsandoga (삼산도가)
Naver Map: https://naver.me/FgET81dw
Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/MoJfN24BNHzZ6Gad8

Hi everyone!

If you visit Jeonju, most people usually go to the Hanok Village. But about 30 minutes away from Jeonju, there’s a quieter area called Wanju where you can experience something a little more local and unique.

One experience I recently found there was a hands on eco workshop using handmade vegan clay created from recycled local materials.

What I really liked was how they used local byproducts from Wanju such as recycled coffee grounds, perilla seed leftovers, and brewery byproducts to create the clay itself.

It doesn’t feel like a typical tourist activity.
It feels more like experiencing a small local idea about sustainability in a very personal way.

1. Silla Roof Tile Inspired Mother of Pearl Ornament - A traditional Korean style craft inspired by ancient Korean roof tiles, decorated with mother of pearl details.
2. Vegan Clay Magnet or Keyring - Create your own small magnet or keyring using eco friendly vegan clay made from recycled coffee grounds and local byproducts.
3. Vintage Style Vegan Clay Doorbell - Make a handmade doorbell using vegan clay and recycled materials with a warm Korean countryside aesthetic.
4. Gabaerak Coffee Experience - Grind coffee beans by hand, enjoy coffee tasting, and create your own vegan clay magnet using recycled coffee grounds.
5. Traditional Cheongsachorong Lantern Making - Create a traditional Korean lantern using colorful hanji paper and decorative ornaments.

Most workshops take around 60 to 90 minutes, and the price is usually around 25,000 to 35,000 KRW, which honestly felt pretty reasonable for the experience.

We are actually thinking about organizing a small meetup around June or July combining Jeonju travel with local experiences like this in Wanju for international residents and visitors. Would anyone actually be interested in joining something like this?

Joajigu (조아지구)
Naver Map: https://naver.me/Fio5WAiw
Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/eouUigCRaWvGHg159

Hi everyone!

We’re hosting a small meetup for international communities in Korea and thought some of you here might be interested 😊

It’s part of All That Travel 2026 @ COEX, and we’re putting together a casual networking session where people can meet, share travel experiences, and connect with others who enjoy exploring Korea.

The meetup brings together community leaders, international student groups, and international residents especially those interested in local travel and hidden spots around Korea.

It’s not a formal event at all, just a relaxed space to meet people, chat, and potentially explore collaborations if that’s your thing.

If you’re curious, you can check details or sign up here:
https://koreaexperience.kr/shop_view/?idx=155

We’ll also have a booth during the event period (Apr 30 – May 2) with cultural experiences, small activities, and some giveaways, so feel free to just drop by even if you don’t join the meetup.

More info here:
https://koreaexperience.kr/shop_view/?idx=151

If you’re around COEX on May 1, it’d be great to see some of you there 🙌

Hi everyone!

We’re excited to share that this will be our first official community event at All That Travel 2026 at COEX, and we’d really love for you to come by and hang out with us.

We’ve put together a booth with free cultural activities, casual networking, and fun giveaways, so it’s a great chance to just drop in, try a few things, and spend some time together.

Event Details
• Period: Apr 30 (Thu) – May 2 (Sat), 2026
• Venue: COEX, Seoul (Hall D)
• Event: ATT 2026 / KoreaExperience Booth
• Fee: Free (for KX members & invited guests)

Here’s what you can enjoy:
• Gayageum (traditional Korean instrument) class
• Minhwa (Korean folk painting) experience
• Joa Jigu clay craft
• Hanbok photo zone
• Flower tea & craft beer tasting
• Traditional snack tasting

All activities are free, but you’ll need to reserve through us in advance to secure your spot.

• Register for KX Cultural Experience & Networking Event
• Book KX Special Programs (Gayageum & Minhwa Class) at ATT
• Register for The 1st KX Global Travel Community Meetup
• Explore Oki Doki Korea Talk Show

We’ll also have a roulette event and small giveaways throughout the day, so there’s a good chance you’ll walk away with something fun too.

Everything is very casual no pressure at all. You can just stop by whenever and join whatever looks interesting.

If you have any questions, just leave a comment below.

Hope to see many of you there! 😉