A growing number of Japanese visitors are taking shorter but more frequent trips to Seoul, packing shopping, food and beauty treatments into stays of just a few days.

Just like Gyeongnidan-gil Street in Itaewon or Sangsu-dong Café Street near Hongdae, Suwon has its own trendy little alley inside the fortress called Haengridan-gil (also known as Haenggung Village Road).

Here is what’s going on around the city of Seoul this week.

Namdaemun Market is a premier destination for those seeking special souvenirs before bidding farewell to Korea.

When it comes to making friends with Koreans, understanding the culture and ways of connecting is key.

I came to Take a Table, a popular Italian restaurant in Yeonnam, Seoul, hoping I might find a place to bring him later as a surprise.

Hongdae is one of the most popular neighborhoods in Seoul. Around Hongik University Station, shopping streets, buskers and nightlife keep the area busy past midnight. 

At Ixchel in Seoul, while you’ll still find tacos on the menu, there are also other unexpected entrees for a trip to Mexico in the middle of Korea’s capital.

More than 100,000 people visited Seoul’s newly opened waterfront spaces on Nodeul Island during their first 10 days, as the Han River destination begins a long-term transformation into a major arts and leisure hub.

Traditional markets across Seoul will host a series of food, nightlife and cultural festivals this fall, with events ranging from outdoor dining and live performances to stamp tours, hands-on activities and shopping rewards.