The back story
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Neighbourhood guide
Seongsu
Former factories turned concept stores and cafés, beside Seoul Forest and the Han.
Neighbourhood guide · Seoul
Seongsu, from factory to forest
Former factories turned concept stores and cafés, beside Seoul Forest and the Han.
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What to see and do
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Deer by the river
Seoul Forest
A large park by the Han in Seongdong, with woods, ponds and a deer enclosure.
Where to eat
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One MICHELIN Star
Tutoiement
French cooking in Seongsu. One MICHELIN Star in the 2026 guide.
20 Gwangnaru-ro 11-gil, Seongdong-gu, SeoulExplore View on map
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Specialty coffee
Center Coffee
A Seoul specialty roaster with espresso blends, single origins and filter coffee.
Shopping
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Warehouses and pop-ups
Seongsu-dong
Old factories and warehouses turned into concept stores, cafés and pop-ups, east of the centre.
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