Places to Experience Traditional Korean Alcohol in Seoul

The Korea Traditional Liquor Institute, known as the birthplace of traditional liquor research and the center of the movement for its popularization, is an institution that passes down brewing techniques using natural fermentation methods with only natural ingredients. Centered on its exhibitions and experiential programs, embark on a tour around the Jahamun area in Seoul.

Along the way

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   The Street in front of Cheongwadae (The Blue House)

   청와대 앞길

   Opened to the public with the inauguration of the civilian government, the street in front of Cheongwadae is a road that stretches from Hyoja Samgeori (three-way intersection) in Hyoja-dong to Palpan Samgeori in Palpan-dong. Following Hyojaro from Gyeongbokgung Station to Hyoja Samgeori, you will find Cheongwadae Sarangchae, a fountain, Mugunghwa Hill, Yeonmugwan, Daegogak Pavilion, and Yeongbingwan (State Guest House).MoreLess

   

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   Korea Traditional Alcohol Research Institute

   한국전통주연구소

   "The birthplace of traditional liquor research, the center of the popularization movement," the incorporated association Korea Traditional Alcohol Research Institute provides diverse and specialized brewing education, including dongdongju, makgeolli, various methods of brewing cheongju using porridge and rice cakes, gahyangju (flower-infused liquor), and traditional soju production and utilization. It is a place where you can experience the smooth taste and delightful aroma of traditional Korean liquor brewed in the traditional way.MoreLess

   

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   Hwanghakjeong Pavilion

   황학정

   Hwanghakjeong was originally an archery pavilion built near the northern wall of Hoesangjeon Hall in Gyeonghuigung Palace in 1898 (the 2nd year of Gwangmu) by order of Emperor Gojong for archery practice. In 1922, when the Japanese colonial government demolished Gyeonghuigung Palace to build Gyeongseong Middle School and sold off the buildings inside the palace to the public, it was acquired and relocated to its current site, the former site of Deunggwanjeong Pavilion north of Sajik Park. Behind the southwest of the building is a spring, behind which a poem singing the Eight Scenic Views of Hwanghakjeong is engraved on a rock. To the right (northeast) of the building is Hancheongak, a hanok with a square pyramid roof, and behind it to the west is Sauhoegwan, built of reinforced concrete.MoreLess

   

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   Namdo Bunsik

   남도분식

   Namdo Bunsik, a famous tteokbokki restaurant located in Seochon, features "Osun-tteok"—a whole squid stuffed with pasta and cheese and cooked—as its signature dish. In addition, there is a pan-tteokbokki menu called "Bujju Tteokbokki," combining chives and webfoot octopus. An upgraded Osun-tteok menu is also available, made with authentic squid sundae brought from Sokcho and topped with crunchy bean sprouts. Once the spicy tteokbokki sauce boils down and thickens, it is great to add boiled eggs and fried dumplings, and finish with fried rice.MoreLess

   

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