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Our Korean school is located in the youthful district of Sinchon, located close to Ewha Womans University, Sogang University, and Hongik University!

The area is youthful, energetic and you can find most things in Sinchon.

The main street from Sinchon Station to the University is known as “College Street” and is packed full of restaurants, bars and side streets with cozy little restaurants.

It has many shops including: Sinchon Hyundai Department Store, discount marts, many trendy stores, restaurants & bars. The streets of Sinchon are busy at night with glowing neon signs for night clubs, bars and the many noraebangs (karaoke rooms).

Meokja-golmok (Let's Eat Alley)
This area is very popular in the evenings with students and the side streets are full with restaurants and bars. You can find anything you want to eat here including: Korean, Japanese, Western, Chinese and fusion restaurants.

In the evenings it offers a party-like atmosphere with bright neon signs, and various kinds pubs offering beer, soju, mageolli (rice wine) and more! This area is full of energy at all times of the day and is a fun spot to visit.

Street Vendors
Around late afternoon street vendors pop up along the streets of Sinchon.

You can find everything from tteokbokgi (rice cake rolls in spicy sauce), odaeng (skewered fish cakes), gimbap (Korean rice rolls), sundae (sausage stuffed with pig intestines, bean curd, and potato noodles) to juipo (dried fish), squid, and fruit juice. Near the main entrance of Yonsei University you can even try ppeong-gwaja (tasty puffed rice treats).

Sinchon's Cultural Festival
Every May, on the street where all of the young people gather, the Sinchon Cultural Festival comes to life. College students come together with regular folk for the Sinchon Cultural Festival, offering a variety of performances and exhibits for all to enjoy.

When: Every year in May
Where: Throughout the College Street and nearby Sinchon Train Station
Event contents: performances, craft market, various events, and more

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