HiKR Ground (하이커 그라운드)

HiKR Ground (하이커 그라운드)

- Homepage
hikr.visitkorea.or.kr
www.instagram.com/hikrground_official


Located inside the Korea Tourism Organization Seoul Center, HiKR Ground is a Korean tourism publicity center where visitors can experience K-pop and view media art at the same time. The name "HiKR Ground" embodies the meaning that Korea (KR) will greet ("Hi") global tourists and become a playground. Notably, it provides Korean tourism content in multiple ways for the younger generation to enjoy. On the first floor, there is a space to enjoy various media arts through the large media screen HiKR Wall, where visitors can see "Landscape of the New City" by media artist Lee Lee-nam, and Korean tourism videos submitted by global hallyu fans. On the second floor, visitors can make their own K-pop music videos using the XR Live Studio. At the window facing the restored Cheonggyecheon Stream, there is a  mesmerizing artwork called ''North Wall'' by installation artist Suh Do-ho. On the third and fourth floors, visitors can get immersed in Korean local tourism through various arts, experiences, and exhibitions.

- Address : 40 Cheonggyecheon-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul


※ Presentation Information
- Information and Guides
+82-2-729-9497

- Parking
Available (2,000 won for 30 minutes, 1,000 won for every 10 minutes thereafter (max. 30,000 won per day))

- Usage Fee
Free (Separate fees may apply)

- Operating Hours
1F, 5F: 10:00-19:00
2F-4F: Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-19:00
* Last admission 20 minutes before closing

◎ Nearby Tourism Infobox

⊙ KATSUYA (가쯔야)

- Tel
+82-2-772-9023

This Japanese cuisine is located near Euljiro 1(il)ga Station, Seoul. The representative menu is pork cutlet. A restaurant serving Japanese-style pork cutlet.

⊙ Seoul Christmas Festival (서울 크리스마스 페스티벌)

- Homepage
www.seoulcf.com

- Tel
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-2-904-1159

Seoul Christmas Festival takes place at Cheonggye Plaza, the start of Cheonggyecheon Stream. Visitors can enjoy fancy illuminations, a Christmas tree and photo zones. Various events and programs are also prepared for a heartwarming end-of-the-year experience for everybody.

⊙ Youngpoong Bookstore - Jongno Branch (영풍문고-종로점)

- Homepage
www.ypbooks.co.kr (Korean only)

- Tel
+82-1522-2776

Along with books, Youngpoong Bookstore sells gifts, small electronics, stationery and much more. It also hosts various recitals, book signings, and literary programs. The Jongno branch of Youngpoong is the nation’s largest bookstore, boasting a total area of over 10,600 meters square.



The basement level of the store houses over 350,000 Korean and international books and there is also a customer service center and electronic search program where shoppers can find information on books.



On the B2 floor is the “Stylish Gift Mall,” which houses various stationery items, gifts, accessories, and brand shops like Apple, Microsoft, and Samsung Digital.There is also a CD section, healthcare section, diaries, home-décor items, luxury fountain pens, Hello Kitty section, café, eateries, and much more.

⊙ Songa Myeongga (손가명가)

- Tel
+82-2-777-1013

This Korean cuisine is located near Euljiro 1(il)ga Station, Seoul. It is a popular restaurant for group dinners. The representative menu is pork and kimchi stew.

⊙ Janganmun (장안문)

- Tel
+82-2-755-0673

A barbecue specialty restaurant located near Euljiro 1(il)ga Station in Seoul. The most famous menu is grilled beef brisket. A Korean BBQ restaurant.

⊙ Youngpoong Bookstore - Jongno Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (영풍문고 종로점)

- Homepage
www.ypbooks.co.kr

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This work was created by the Korea Tourism Organization for 25 years and opened as the first type of public Nuri. You can download it for free from the Korea Tourism Organization, https://kto.visitkorea.or.kr/eng.kto