Seoul, South Korea
Our curated guide to Seoul for art week: Frieze and Kiaf at COEX (2–6 September), late-night gallery crawls in Samcheong and Hannam, Gwangjang Market food stalls, hanok stays in Bukchon, and the DMZ and Bukhansan day trips.
Curated by Epic Itineraries · 22 saved links · updated 3 August 2026
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22 saved links · 9 articles · 4 activities · 4 restaurants · 3 videos · 2 stays · from youtube.com, letseoul.com and 17 more
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Seoul to turn into citywide art playground with Kiaf, Frieze in September
Korea Times preview of September 2026 art week: Kiaf (2–6 Sept) and Frieze (2–5 Sept) at COEX, late-night gallery hours in Samcheong/Hannam/Cheongdam, and Ryan Gander's 16,000-coin public art hunt across the city.
koreatimes.co.kr - Article
Frieze Seoul 2026 Returns with 125 Galleries, New Sections and Yagwang Commission
Detailed rundown of Frieze Seoul's fifth edition (2–5 Sept 2026, COEX): 125+ galleries from 30 countries, new Material Practice and Spotlight sections, and the Yagwang artist award commission.
fadmagazine.com - Activity
Kiaf SEOUL — About (25th edition, 2026)
Official Kiaf SEOUL page confirming the 25th-anniversary fair runs 2–6 September 2026 at COEX under creative director Kuho Jung, themed 'Coexistence'.
kiaf.org - Activity
Frieze Seoul 2026 — COEX event page
Official COEX venue listing for Frieze Seoul 2026, confirming dates (2–5 September) and location in Halls C and D, Gangnam — useful for planning fair logistics.
coexcenter.com - Article
Seoul Itinerary: How to Spend 4 Days in Korea's Cool Capital
Resident-written 4-day Seoul itinerary covering palaces, Bukchon, markets, Hongdae and day-trip options, updated July 2026 with practical where-to-stay logistics.
museumofwander.com - Article
Seongsu-dong Guide: Best Cafés, Restaurants & Things to Do
Guide to Seongsu-dong, the 'Brooklyn of Seoul' — warehouse cafés (Onion, Grandpa Factory), pop-up culture, Seoul Forest and shopping, updated June 2026.
ivisitkorea.com - Article
Euljiro, Seoul – 18 Epic Things To Do, Eat and Drink
Deep neighbourhood guide to 'Hipjiro' — Nogari Alley's plastic-chair beer culture, hidden bars behind printing shops, Coffee Hanyakbang and 20+ named venues.
southkoreahallyu.com - Food
Ultimate Gwangjang Market Food Guide: 12 Must-Try Dishes from Bindaetteok to Yukhoe
Official Visit Seoul food guide to the 120-year-old market: bindaetteok (₩5,000), mayak kimbap (₩3,000), yukhoe (₩20,000), plus seating customs and timing tips.
letseoul.com - Food
Seoul Korean BBQ Guide: Best Neighborhoods & 8 Must-Try Restaurants
Official guide mapping Seoul's BBQ scene by neighbourhood — Euljiro working-class grills, Gangnam hanwoo, Mapo/Yaksu aged pork — with prices and ordering phrases.
letseoul.com - Food
10 Seoul Michelin Guide Restaurants to Try in 2026 (From Budget to Fancy)
Tiered picks from the Michelin Guide Seoul 2026: Bib Gourmand bargains (Myeongdong Kyoja), mid-range (Buchon Yukhoe) up to three-star Mingles and two-star Jungsik.
seoulkoreaasia.com - Food
Mingles — Seoul's three-Michelin-star modern Korean restaurant
Official site of chef Mingoo Kang's Mingles, Seoul's only three-Michelin-star restaurant (2026 guide), known for jang-driven modern Korean cuisine.
restaurant-mingles.com - Stay
Rakkojae Seoul — luxury hanok stay in Bukchon
Curated listing for Rakkojae, the premier traditional hanok hotel inside Bukchon Hanok Village — courtyard architecture, jade-floor rooms and Korean hospitality programmes.
secret-retreats.com - Stay
Best Hotels in Bukchon Hanok Village, Seoul
Live booking listings for hanok stays in and around Bukchon — Nostalgia Hanokhotel, Bukchon Daon Hanok Guesthouse, Jongno Midam Hanok Stay.
trip.com - Activity
How to do a DMZ tour from Seoul in 2026
Thorough, recently updated guide to visiting the DMZ: tour-only access, Third Tunnel and Imjingak highlights, costs (₩50,000–130,000), passport requirement and Monday closures.
timetravelturtle.com - Activity
The Ultimate Guide to Conquering the Bukhansan Hike in Seoul
Practical trail guide to Bukhansan National Park's Baegundae Peak (836m) — routes, the cable-assisted granite scramble, and transport from central Seoul.
torntackies.com - Article
Incheon Airport to Seoul (2026) | AREX Express Train Price, Timetable & How to Ride
Current AREX guide: express train 43 min from T1 to Seoul Station, ₩13,000 flat, with timetables updated April 2026 and all-stop train comparison.
creatrip.com - Article
Getting to Seoul — The Official Travel Guide to Seoul
Official city tourism page on arrival options: AREX express and all-stop trains, airport limousine buses, and taxi options from Incheon and Gimpo.
english.visitseoul.net - Article
Chuseok 2026: Korea's Biggest Holiday — Dates, Closures & Travel Tips
Explains Chuseok 2026 (24–26 Sept): banks and many independent restaurants close, but metro, palaces (often free entry with folk performances) and malls stay open.
trablind.com - Article
Seoul, South Korea Travel Guide: Best Things to Do, Eat & See (2026)
General 2026 Seoul guide spanning neighbourhoods, attractions, food and transport with hotel and tour recommendations — a solid first-timer overview.
scenicroutetraveler.com 
VideoKorean Street Food - NETFLIX SEOUL - I Ate Everything From the Episode! | Gwangjang Market!
Mark Wiens eats his way through Gwangjang Market's Netflix 'Street Food'-featured stalls — kalguksu at Grandma Cho Yonsoon's, bindaetteok and yukhoe.
youtube.com
VideoDELICIOUS STREET FOOD! Myeong-dong Night Market | Seoul, South Korea
Kara and Nate sample Myeongdong night market classics — tornado potatoes, hotteok and grilled skewers — capturing Seoul's night-market energy.
youtube.com
VideoBEST KOREAN FOOD MARKET IN SEOUL! | Gwangjang Market Street Food
Kara and Nate tour Gwangjang Market's street food stalls — an approachable first-timer's view of Seoul's most famous market.
youtube.com
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