Seochon Village서촌

About this place

Seochon, located to the west of Gyeongbokgung Palace, is a warm neighborhood where commoners and artists have gathered since the Joseon era, with over 660 hanok houses and narrow alleyways preserving the atmosphere of old Seoul. Traces of modern literary and artistic figures such as poets Yun Dong-ju and Yi Sang, and painter Park No-soo, remain throughout the area, blending with traditional landmarks like Tongin Market's Dosirak Cafe and a cluster of small galleries and craft studios that give the neighborhood its distinctive local character. Unlike the more polished Bukchon, Seochon offers an unpretentious, lived-in warmth that allows visitors to experience the everyday life of Seoul up close.

Good to know

Address

Jahamun-ro area, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Hours

Varies by shop

Sources

Confirmed 3 August 2026

• korean.visitkorea.or.kr

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• National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Seoul15 min by transit