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Welcome to Seoul! 🇰🇷

Hi, I’m Jimin Lee. To help you make the most of your time during ICML this July, I’ve put together a curated Seoul Guide.

👉 Everything (official sites, basic info, neighborhood overview) is in the Detailed Guide section 👉 Various Map links - simply save them!

💬 Let’s connect! I’d love to hear your thoughts. If you have any questions, need more details, or want to share feedback, please feel free to reach out. Enjoy Seoul! (DM me through instagram : @seoul.logic)

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📍 Table of Contents

⭐️ Detailed Guide

Detailed Guide

Map links (save in Navermap, Kakaomap!)

Maps Link Note
Google Maps for Seoul Overview https://www.google.com/maps/d/embed?mid=1svgY6oUQ9HZbjFpk28sKNBNvh7_6exc&ehbc=2E312F Save in your Googlemap app!
• I marked most of the important subway stations, sightseeing places, and shoppingmalls.
Navermap List - cafes, restaurants, shopping places near COEX (Conference Hall) https://naver.me/xsZCU5Yj Save in your Navermap app!
• I marked cafes, restaurants, shopping places, attractions in (or near) COEX.
⚠️ There are “a lot of” cafes, restaurants, shopping places in/near COEX. But I did not mark all of them. I usually marked the ones that I have visited, or that are good.
Navermap List - Cafes good for working https://naver.me/F05GeH6v Save in your Navermap app!
• I marked cafes that are good for working.
Navermap List - Attractions/spots https://naver.me/FLEsFgdk Save in your Navermap app!
• I marked most of the important subway stations, sightseeing places, and shoppingmalls.
Navermap List - Bookstores/Bookcafes https://naver.me/G0p0THW2 Save in your Navermap app!
• I marked bookstores or book cafes that I like.
Navermap List - Shopping mall, shops recommendation https://naver.me/FfsDXlbg Save in your Navermap app!
• I marked shopping mall, department stores and other stores of brands that I recommend.
List of Navermap Lists - Map lists by Themes, made by Official Navermap Service https://campaign.naver.com/save-the-stars/?id=2303061720&pcode=naver_pcmap_saveorder_gopchang100_hub This is List of Maps by Themes, offered by official Navermap service. Visit their website and see if there are any lists you want to save!
Navermap List - Temple cuisine https://naver.me/xk9ZTemo List of Temple cuisines!
• If you are vegan or vegetarian, try them!
Navermap List - Vegan Restaurants https://naver.me/5qLoJDCn Vegan Restaurant lists from Navermap
Kakaomap List - Vegan Restaurants https://kko.to/eEU_hBmKXd Vegan Restaurant lists from Kakaomap
Navermap List - Qualified Seoul restaurants recommended by governmental departments https://map.naver.com/p/favorite/myPlace/folder/a5310705354a496eaf6f248a69237d91?c=7.00,0,0,0,dh Qualified Seoul restaurants
Kakaomap List - Go to Restaurants [KakaoMap] Seoul TOP 100
https://kko.to/QNX71yJE8G

refer to ➡️ How to search list of restaurants in Kakaomap : Link | To find good restaurants, use “Kakaomap”! • Reviews on kakaomap are more real (Lots of reviews on navermap are written because of review event) • Kakaomap offer official trending lists by regions. • less than 3.5 : Not really good • 3.5~3.7 : Not that bad. • 3.7~4.0 : Good • 4.0~4.5 : Very good • 4.5~5.0 : Excellent | | Navermap List - Places to go with Kids (ex. Kids cafe, Museum, Theme parks etcs) | https://naver.me/5EU5t8Mn | Made by a Korean blogger with kids. | | Navermap List - Kids Cafe list offered by official Navermap | https://naver.me/x8t9Y3yE | If you are taking kids, save in your Navermap app! |

Official Websites Recommendation (all by Gov)

Official Seoul Tour Website https://english.visitseoul.net/
Official Seoul Pass Website https://www.discoverseoulpass.com/app/main
Official Korea Tour Website https://english.visitkorea.or.kr/svc/main/index.do
Download official PDF guidebooks (I think they are high quality) https://english.visitseoul.net/map-guide-book
Official Seoul Metro(subway) Website http://www.seoulmetro.co.kr/en/index.do?device=PC
Official Navermap coupons & passes https://travel.naver.co.kr/belocal/en#naveronly

I highly recommend this guide! 👇

2026_guidebook_EN.pdf