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This jjimjilbang or Korean sauna occupies two levels of mall basements. B3 is the entrance, big luggage store near reception, valuables storage at reception, shoes locker, separate showers and bath for men and women (with another larger locker, shared key with shoes locker, missing ventilation so if got wet clothes because of rain, let them out else won’t dry; bar soap) and an extra sleeping room per gender. B4 is the jjimjilbang itself (Korean village replica, saunas, common and "individual" sleeping spaces - individual can accommodate 2 persons), food court. aircon, Wi-Fi (not necessarily in all corners), power plugs (mostly side table and few common areas), water fountains hot/cold. Staff has limited English and not very friendly but lot of explanations on wall in Korean, English and Japanese. Unless taking the special ticket, you can't get out and come back without paying again. Outside food and drink not allowed (except water). After paying at reception, get clothes and key, take shower, after bath/saunas and enjoy. few big TVs in common areas. small basic pillows available. no blanket provided. Likely busier on weekends and lot of people staying night until after 8am on Saturdays.
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명동성당
Designed by a Coste priest, and build with financial support from the Paris Church Department, this was the house of Bum-Woo Kim and purchased by Marie Jean Gustave Blanc (under the Korean name Gamilro Kim). With a successful trade agreement in 1887, the cathedral was finally built in 1898. This building was the first church built with bricks. The height of the building proper is 23 m, but with the addition of the spires, the full height is 45 m. Bricks used in the building were made in Korea and come in about 20 different shapes, as well as colors ranging from greyish color to dark wineish color. The cathedral was a place where many democratic events took place in the 1970s and 80s, especially in the June Democracy movement in 1987.
The future of technology can often be seen today in South Korea, and SK Telecom have created a museum dedicated to it! Exhibits change frequently due to the rapid pace of technology being shown. Preschoolers not allowed. Online pre-registration necessary, make sure to reserve early as its gets full weeks in advance.
우표 박물관
It is a space where you can see the process of mail change and various stamps of the world.
Seoul Animation Center (48, Sogong-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea) is a space where you can read over 30,000 comic books and animations for free, and is comprised of a 1st and 1.5-story duplex. Except for Mondays and other designated closed days, ‘Comics Cafe’ on the first floor is open from 10:00 to 20:00, and the admission fee is free. ‘Ani Picnic’ on the 2nd floor is open from 10:00 to 18:00, and the admission fee is 4,000 won for adults and 6,000 won for children. You can meet popular Korean characters such as Pororo and Tayo in person.
한국은행 화폐 박물관
You can find out about 20,000 rare domestic and foreign currencies held by the Bank of Korea and the money manufacturing process and the country's economic process.
서울시청사
The old city hall was built under Japanese rule and it was renovated to a public library. In back of the old hall, the huge new city hall was built. In the basement, there is Citizen Hall, where musical performances and exhibitions are held for citizens. City Hall Square, in front of the hall, is open to public and political demonstrations. Every winter, Ice rink opens at the Square.