This Week's Featured Destination: Seoul

Namsan Seoul Tower

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STO (SCB) is actively participating in overseas exhibitions and conferences to promote Seoul’s excellent MICE infrastructure.

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Namsan Seoul Tower, 
Namsan Seoul Tower, which has fully established itself as a romantic hub in the city center, is a 236.7-meter-high tower located at the top of Namsan Mountain (262 m), and it has long been known as a serendipitous place for starting relationships. It's probably because it offers the mesmerizing view of Seoul in 360-degree panoramic from 480 meters above sea level. In a survey conducted by the Seoul Metropolitan Government in 2012, it was selected as the number one tourist attraction among foreign visitors, and it was recognized as ""a romantic shrine' for couples around the world who dream of eternal love. Namsan Seoul Tower, which lights up the night skies of Seoul with the latest LED technology, has established itself surpassing the limitations of being a simple observatory as a key tourist destination for tourists and couples from all over the world since many K-dramas and movies filmed the iconic tower. Namsan Seoul Tower is definitely one of popular must-visit landmarks for foreign visitors.

Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) 

is a complex cultural space located in Dongdaemun, Seoul, Korea. DDP is a place where design trends start and cultures are exchanged. Since opening on March 21, 2014, DDP has hosted various cultural events such as exhibitions, fashion shows, new product presentations, forums, conferences, night markets, and performances.
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Floating Island Convention, 

which is the only water convention facility in Korea located in Sebitseom, an artificial island and landmark of the Han River, is designed for international conferences.
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Lotte World Tower 

is one of Korea's architectural crown jewels. The tower symbolizes the meeting of the modern with the traditional, nature and cutting edge technology, and the accomplishments of man. Lotte World Tower contains everything that is necessary for modern urban living.
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Changgyeonggung Palace 

Changgyeonggung Palace was built in 1483 by King Seongjong (the ninth king of the Joseon Dynasty) to take care of the wives of the preceding kings. Compared to other palaces, the size of the palace is compact and simple. Changgyeonggung Palaceis connected with Changdeokgung Palace. It's located east of the primary palace of Gyeongbokgung, so it is also referred to as "Donggwol," the "East Palace."

Myeongjeongjeon is the main hall of the palace, where state affairs were held, such as meetings with officials and the reception of foreign envoys. In particular, Myeongjeongjeon represents an outstanding example of seventeenth century Joseon architectural style and is the oldest main hall of any palace. While visiting Changgyeonggung Palace, it is recommended you visit nearby Changdeokgung Palace as well.

Most of the palace buildings were destroyed by the Japanese during the Japanese invasion of Korea in 1592. The main buildings such as Myeongjeongjeon, Munjeongjeon (council hall), Hwangyeongjeon (Hall), Inyangjeon (Hall), Gongsacheong, and Honghwamun (Gate) were rebuilt by King Gwanghaegun (the fifteenth king of the Joseon Dynasty). During the Japanese occupation, the Japanese built a zoo on the site and renamed the palace "Changgyeongwon," meaning "Changgyeong Garden." Since 1987, the palace has been reconstructed and now resembles its original form.

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