Developed commercial area
Ikseon-dong
Ikseon-dong is a dense street of hanok, cafes, restaurants, and bars in Ikseon-dong, Jongno-gu. Within walking distance of Jongno 5-ga on Line 1; young people's dating and gathering traffic are very heavy.
History & background
A hanok residential area in the Joseon period; in the 2010s cafes, restaurants, and bars moved into renovated hanok, creating the 'Ikseon-dong' brand. Connected on foot to Jongno and Dongdaemun, foot traffic is high.
Why it's famous
Hanok, cafes, restaurants, and bars in one block; evening and weekend dating and gathering crowds are steady. Real-time population is very high in the evening and on weekends.
Transport & access
Subway Line 1 Jongno 5-ga, Line 3 Anguk. City bus to Ikseon-dong and Jongno 5-ga. Walking to Insadong and Dongdaemun.